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It's Onion Festival Time!
The 49th Annual Vidalia Onion Festival is officially underway with four full days of events for the whole family! Below is a complete list of events as well as traffic routes for each venue along with a map of the downtown area.
As always, visit www.vidaliaonionfestival.com for more information and
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- Newsbreak | | 24 April 2026 | 07:19
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Binion, Julia Maria – Lyons – Possession of Methamphetamines; Speeding.
Copeland, Steven Gregory – Lyons – Warrant Served.
Francois, Peeterson – Claxton – Suspended License; Failure to Maintain Lane.
Rogers, Duston Dumon – Vidalia – Warrant
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- Newsbreak | | 23 April 2026 | 12:20
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Blue Angels Arrive for Vidalia Onion Festival
Did you hear the buzz around town on Wednesday morning? That roar in the sky may sound familiar to those who’ve heard the Blue Angels before during Onion Festival week and Wednesday, the #7 jet and only two-seater was greeted at the Vidalia Regional Airport by dozens of citizens along with three very
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- Newsbreak | | 22 April 2026 | 15:28
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Candler County Sheriff's Office Reaches to Kentucky to Arrest Suspect
In March 2026, the Candler County Sheriff’s Office received a report involving the sexual exploitation of a child under the age of 10 within Candler County.
CCSO Investigators opened an investigation and began working to identify those responsible. Through investigative efforts, including the use
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- Newsbreak | | 21 April 2026 | 15:40
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More Arrests Made in Contraband to Inmate Attempts
It seems would-be suppliers of contraband to Georgia Department of Corrections inmates are still willing to risk getting friends and family members arrested who themselves are brazen enough to try and drop items over the fence.
Two Sheriff’s Offices in the area thwarted deliveries and contraband to
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- Newsbreak | | 20 April 2026 | 16:15
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Unauthorized Block Party Results in Multiple Shootings
A block party that occurred in McRae-Helena Saturday night resulted in multiple individuals shot. The McRae-Helena Police Department said the party was unauthorized and there have been no reports of any deaths from the shootings.
According to reports by the McRae-Helena Police Department one
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- Newsbreak | | 20 April 2026 | 16:13
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Keep It Clean, Vidalia Project Winners at Sally D. Meadows
Our Brave Minds students at Sally D. Meadows Elementary have been hard at work on their Keep It Clean, Vidalia projects! Students chose to showcase their learning through a Canva presentation, tri-fold board, or essay, all focused on the importance of keeping our community clean.
Last week, judges
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- Newsbreak | | 19 April 2026 | 06:00
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Barons Compete at SSAC Championships
The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons men’s and women’s track and field teams competed at the SSAC Outdoor Track and Field Conference Championships on April 20-21, 2026. The Barons men’s team finished fifth in the conference, and the women’s team finished fourth in the conference.
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 April 2026 | 15:34
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Wright Headed to BPCU
Last Thursday, senior Emma Wright signed with Brewton Parker Christian University to continue her soccer career. "Emma has been a 4 year starter for us, but she has also evolved into a leader in our program, and she sets the standard for hard work for the other girls. Emma has played numerous
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- Sportsbreak | | 22 April 2026 | 10:03
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Vidalia Track and Field Dominates at West Laurens: Boys and Girls Take First Place
The Vidalia High School Track and Field teams turned in a powerhouse performance at the West Laurens meet, with both the boys’ and girls’ teams capturing first place overall. The Indians showcased depth, speed, and grit across the board — highlighted by two new school records that electrified the
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- Sportsbreak | | 21 April 2026 | 09:03
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Lady Indians Shine in Region Tournament, Advance to Sweet 16 in State Tournament
The Vidalia High School Lady Indians tennis team delivered an impressive performance at last week’s Region 3A-1 Tournament, finishing third overall behind strong private school programs, Savannah Country Day and St. Vincent’s Academy.
Despite the stiff competition, the Lady Indians showcased
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- Sportsbreak | | 21 April 2026 | 07:04
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Vidalia Rotary Hosts Successful 2nd Annual Vidalia Onion Festival Golf Classic
The Rotary Club of Vidalia successfully hosted its 2nd Annual Vidalia Onion Festival Golf Classic on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Swainsboro Country Club. The event brought together 22 teams and 88 golfers for a day of friendly competition, fellowship, and community support.
The tournament raised more
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 April 2026 | 09:14
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Barons Split with Night Hawks
The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons softball team hosted the Night Hawks of Thomas University in a SSAC doubleheader on April 18, 2026. The Barons took game one 5-4 and dropped game two 9-5.
Game one saw the Barons build an early lead with timely extra-base hitting. Madisyn
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 April 2026 | 09:11
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Sports & Scores This Week (4-20-26)
April 20-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, April 20
Baseball: Braves 9, Nationals 4
VHA 5, FPCA 4
Soccer: FPCA 1, RTCA 0 Girls & FPCA 6, RTCA 0 Boys
Tennis: Vidalia 4, Fitzgerald 0 Girls (GHSA Class A Division 1 State Playoffs)
Track: GHSA Class A Division 2 Region 4 Meet
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 April 2026 | 08:35
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Warmouth Sands Opens Driving Range & Practice Facility
The City of Vidalia is proud to announce the opening of the Driving Range and Practice Facility at the new golf course in Vidalia, Warmouth Sands, Friday, April 17th.
Chairman of the Sweet Onion Golf Authority, Andy Woodruff. “We're opening Friday at 12 o'clock, and we'll open until 8 o'clock that night,
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 April 2026 | 10:12
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Atlanta Braves to Induct Brian Snitker into the Braves Hall of Fame
ATLANTA (Thursday, April 16, 2026) – The Atlanta Braves will induct long-time coach and manager Brian Snitker into the Braves Hall of Fame in a special pregame ceremony at Truist Park on Saturday, April 25, before the Braves take on the Philadelphia Phillies at 7:15 p.m ET. Braves Hall of Famers
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 April 2026 | 10:16
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Community Calendar
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Ribbon Cutting
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- Community Event | | 20 April 2026 | 13:19
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Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting
The Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Conjunction with the GACD Group IV Meeting.
The meeting will be held at Dawson Farms, 305 Dawson Farms Road SE., Allenhurst, GA.
The GACD Group IV Meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the
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- Community Event | | 15 April 2026 | 11:11
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National Day of Prayer May 7th
The National Day of Prayer will be observed on Thursday, May 7, at Connection Church, 1613 Meadows Lane in Vidalia.
This year, there will be three observances: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.; 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.; and 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Theme for this year's National Day of Prayer is "Glorify God
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- Community Event | | 07 April 2026 | 13:46
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Ribbon Cutting
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- Community Event | | 31 March 2026 | 15:12
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Obituaries
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Mrs. Naomi Jean Haines Ducksworth, Mount Vernon
Mrs. Naomi Jean Haines Ducksworth, age 70, of Mt. Vernon, died Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Vidalia and lived in Toombs, Telfair, and Montgomery Counties all of her life. She worked in the grocery business most of her life and fifteen years with... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 April 2026 | 10:03
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Mrs. Brenda Mock Jackson, Cedar Crossing
Mrs. Brenda Mock Jackson, age 67, of Cedar Crossing, died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was born on October 19, 1958, in Toombs County, growing up in Johnson Corner, and she lived in the Vidalia area most of her life. She earned... - Information
- Obituary | | 22 April 2026 | 08:07
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Mrs. Donnell Collins Cartrette, Vidalia
Mrs. Donnell Collins Cartrette, age 87, of Vidalia, died Friday, April 17, 2026, at Meadows Park Health & Rehab in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County and lived in Lyons and Vidalia all of her life. She attended Lyons High School. She worked in the garment... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 April 2026 | 12:21
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Mr. Brian Yale Steptoe, Higgston
Mr. Brian Yale Steptoe, age 57, of Higgston, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his home after a sudden illness. He was born in Treutlen County and was raised there and in Montgomery County. Later, he attended Adrian School and Swainsboro High School. He worked as a carpenter and builder for more... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 April 2026 | 07:24
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Mr. Frank Edwin “Ed” Smith, Vidalia
Mr. Frank Edwin “Ed” Smith, age 95, of Vidalia, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Community Hospice House following an extended illness. Coach Smith was born on February 25, 1931, in Bulloch County, Georgia, to the late Virgie and Emory Smith. He was one of four children and... - Information
- Obituary | | 16 April 2026 | 17:00
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Miss Felicia Denise Day
Felicia Denise Day was born on September 29, 1976, to the late Minister Billy Matthews and Annie Laura Day. She attended the Tattnall and Toombs County Public School Systems. Felicia was employed with Shuman Cleaners and Papa Buck’s of Vidalia, Georgia, until her health declined. She had a deep... - Information
- Obituary | | 16 April 2026 | 09:58
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Mr. Bryan Dewayne Cronan
Bryan Dewayne Cronan, affectionately known as “Peanut,” age 53, was born on April 3, 1973, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. If you were fortunate enough to be called his friend, you were truly blessed. Bryan was a man who stood firm in what he... - Information
- Obituary | | 16 April 2026 | 09:55
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Mrs. Patricia McLemore Usher, New Branch Community
Mrs. Patricia McLemore Usher, age 90, of the New Branch Community, died Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was a native of Toombs County, growing up in Vidalia, and was a 1954 graduate of Vidalia High School. She married her husband, and they... - Information
- Obituary | | 15 April 2026 | 07:31
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Mr. Henry "Bud" Brady White, Tarrytown
Mr. Henry “Bud” Brady White, age 72, of Tarrytown, died Monday, April 13, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. He was born on August 20, 1953, in Candler County to the late Henry Brady White and Mary Emma Collins White. The family returned to Tarrytown in 1959, and he graduated from... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 April 2026 | 12:26
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Church Calendar
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May 2--Clothes Closet Giveaway in Vidalia
May 2--New Life In Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invites you to their Outreach Ministry's Clothes Closet Giveaway, Saturday May 2nd from 8:00 to 12:00. Clothing and shoes for men, women & children. Also, accessories & other home good items available.- Information
- Church Event | | 20 April 2026 | 11:54
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April 26--Homecoming in Uvalda
April 26--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church, 2926 Cedar Crossing Road in Uvalda, invites you to come celebrate, reconnect and enjoy Homecoming in Worship, Food & Fellowship, Sunday April 26th at 10:30. Special Guests "Great Visioner" sharing their Message through song and testimony. Dinner on the grounds. Meat furnished, just bring your favorite dish to share. No Sunday School. - Information
- Church Event | | 13 April 2026 | 09:21
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Special Notice: Lyons Pastoral Position Announcement
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- Church Event | | 06 April 2026 | 11:42
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