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Important Announcement About Absentee Ballots
Toombs County Election Supervisor Carey Alligood has an important message about absentee ballots.
"The Toombs County Board of Elections started mailing absentee ballots on 04/22/2024. We are getting calls from individuals whose ballot was mailed on 04/22/2024 but still has not received it. If you
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- Newsbreak | | 03 May 2024 | 08:35
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Today's Top Stories From ABC News - May 3rd
SEVERE WEATHER
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A flood watch was in effect for nearly 10 million Americans in southeastern Texas and Louisiana after severe storms brought up to 8 inches of rain. Parts of Harris and Trinity Counties in Texas were under mandatory evacuation orders due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Another round of- Information
- Newsbreak | | 03 May 2024 | 07:18
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J.D. Dickerson Students of the Month
April Students of the Month at J.D. Dickerson Primary School have been selected based on being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe everywhere they go. April Students of the Month are (Back row, L to R): Jordan Jackson, Jru Brown, Abby Kate Ellis, Aamira Hawkins, Hilton Kight, Alayna Cathcart, Harper
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- Newsbreak | | 03 May 2024 | 00:00
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Georgia Supreme Court Clears Former Vidalia Chief of Police
The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled in favor of former Vidalia Chief of Police Brian Scott in a lawsuit filed in Glynn County over four years ago when he was employed there as the Chief of Staff.
Scott was initially indicted by a Glynn County Grand jury in February 2020, along with former Glynn
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- Newsbreak | | 02 May 2024 | 14:55
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Harden, Bernard- Vidalia – Theft by Receiving; No Driver’s License; Obstruction.
Patel, Dharmin – Swainsboro – Disorderly Conduct.
Nunes, Alex, Cobbtown – Theft by Shoplifting.
Oxlajitzep, Diego - Vidalia - No Driver's License.
Mincey,
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- Newsbreak | | 02 May 2024 | 10:20
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RTCA Students of the Month
Robert Toombs wants to acknowledge their April Students of the Month. The Student of the Month is based on work ethic, good character, good and/or improved grades and attendance. Our Student of the Month in Lower Elementary is Charli Monroe, Upper Elementary is Tatem, Middle School is Hadley
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- Newsbreak | | 02 May 2024 | 10:04
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Health Care Class at VHS Partners with Memorial Health Meadows Hospital for Clinicals
Vidalia High School Patient Care Fundamentals students recently completed clinical days at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital. Prior to this experience, students had to learn skills and information such as patient safety, infection control, proper application of PPE, patient transportation, vital
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- Newsbreak | | 02 May 2024 | 10:01
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DEA Take Back Day
Prescription drug use is a public health and safety crisis across Georgia. Accessibility is the number one contributing factor to all misuse and abuse of prescription drugs and over the counter drugs. The number one action that all adults can take to address the misuse or abuse of prescription
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- Newsbreak | | 02 May 2024 | 06:56
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Early Voting Begins Strong
Toombs County Election Supervisor Carey Alligood reminds registered Georgia voters that early voting has begun for the May 21 General Primary, and from the numbers reported, Toombs County voters are taking advantage of the opportunity to vote in the first two days.
On Monday, which was the first
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- Newsbreak | | 01 May 2024 | 14:34
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Lady Barons Fall in Pair of Losses at SSAC Tournament
DECATUR, Ala. – Postseason play began on Thursday afternoon for Brewton-Parker Softball at the 2024 SSAC Softball Championship in Decatur, Ala.
The No. 6-seeded Lady Barons challenged the No. 3-seeded Rams of Mobile (Ala.) to open the tournament. After falling to the Rams in an extra-inning 2-1
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- Sportsbreak | | 03 May 2024 | 08:22
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Toombs County Men’s Soccer Reaches GHSA Final Four for the First Time in Program History
For the first time in school history, the Toombs County Men’s Soccer team has advanced to the GHSA Final Four after securing a victory in their playoff match. The team’s win was highlighted by strong performances on both offense and defense, including their third shutout of the playoffs.
Miguel
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- Sportsbreak | | 02 May 2024 | 15:41
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Lady Crusader Competes at GIAA Girls Golf Tournament
RTCA Lady Crusaders Girls' Golfer Ronnie Thompson recently qualified and competed in the GIAA Girls' State Golf Tournament. This was the second consecutive year that Ronnie competed at the state level.
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- Sportsbreak | | 02 May 2024 | 09:14
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Son Highlights with Second-Team Honors; SSAC Announces 2024 Baseball Awards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Southern States Athletic Conference announced the 2024 SSAC Baseball Awards on Tuesday evening with Brewton-Parker Baseball earning some recognition.
Michael Son highlighted the awards for BPC by earning Second-Team All-Conference honors. Drew DeMasi was recognized as a member
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- Sportsbreak | | 01 May 2024 | 13:32
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Two VHA Eagles Sign Letters of Intent for Scholarships
(L-R Front): Kristy Price (mother), Dalton Price, Kenny Price (father), Larry Curl (father), Ledger Curl, Marci Curl (mother), and Hudson Curl (brother). (Back): Coach Chad Cofield, and Head Coach Seth Sitzman.
Last Friday morning at Vidalia Heritage Academy two standout student athletes signed
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- Sportsbreak | | 01 May 2024 | 09:34
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Toombs County Men’s Golf Team Secures Spot at GHSA State Championships with Area 1 AA Runner Up Finish
(Pictured left to right: Coach Terry Goodwin, Aidan Barton, Drew Woodruff, Vick Moore, Clay Conner, Noah Anken, Gavin Ward, Coach Matt Helms, Coach Jared Goodwin)
The Toombs County Men’s Golf team showcased their skill and determination at the GHSA Area 1AA Championships on Monday, April 29th,
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- Sportsbreak | | 30 April 2024 | 16:47
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RTCA Competes at State Track & Field Meet
The RTCA Crusaders competed this past weekend at State in Columbus. The meet was held at Brookstone. We had several top 5 finishes and brought home 6 individual State Championships. Our boys finished 3rd overall and our girls finished 4th against all single A and AA schools.
Coach Jake Willkinson
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- Sportsbreak | | 30 April 2024 | 16:43
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Korn Resigns as Vidalia Baseball Coach
The Vidalia High School Baseball program will be under new leadership next spring when it takes the field. Citing the need to “move the baseball program in a different direction,” Vidalia Principal Bruce Mulkey announced the resignation of Vidalia Head Coach Brent Korn this afternoon.
“I have the
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- Sportsbreak | | 29 April 2024 | 16:43
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Toombs County Track Athletes Shine at GHSA Region 3 AA Meet
Toombs County High School athletes left their mark on the GHSA Region 3 AA Track Meet held on April 23rd and 24th in Blackshear, GA. The event, which brought together the best talent in the region, saw Toombs County emerge with several champions and a host of sectional qualifiers.
Leading the
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- Sportsbreak | | 29 April 2024 | 09:08
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Community Calendar
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Lasseter Tractor Company Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting
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- Community Event | | 02 May 2024 | 10:21
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Obituaries
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Mr. Timothy "Tim" Mixon, Vidalia
Mr. Timothy Watson “Tim” Mixon, age 70, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Oxley Park in Lyons, after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Vidalia, and he attended Vidalia schools and Toombs Training Center. He worked at Handy Andy in Vidalia for several years and attended... - Information
- Obituary | | 02 May 2024 | 10:59
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Mr. Anthony “Tony” Williamson, Vidalia
Mr. Anthony “Tony” Williamson, age 64, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Candler County Hospital in Metter, following a brief illness. He was a native of Toombs County, living in Vidalia all of his life, and he was a 1978 graduate of Vidalia High School. He was a graduate of Swainsboro... - Information
- Obituary | | 02 May 2024 | 07:03
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Ms. Lynelle "Nellie" Geiger, Lyons
Lynelle “Nellie” Geiger, age 53, of Lyons, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia, after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Toombs County and a 1989 graduate of Toombs County High School. She was owner/operator of L.A. Geiger Insurance and Tax. She was... - Information
- Obituary | | 01 May 2024 | 15:25
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Mr. Sergio Benedicto Maldonado, Hazlehurst
Mr. Sergio Benedicto Maldonado, Sr., age 55, of Hazlehurst, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia. He was a native of Guatemala and had lived the last 30 years of his life in Florida and Georgia. He worked in a variety of trades and wore many hats from construction... - Information
- Obituary | | 01 May 2024 | 15:00
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Mrs. Louise Moore Weigand, formerly of Soperton
Mrs. Louise Moore Weigand, formerly of Soperton, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Twelve Oaks Senior Living in Dublin, GA. A private funeral service is planned by the family. Mrs. Weigand, 84, was the daughter of the late Carl Moore & Ruby Hudson Moore. She was born in Swainsboro, GA on May 16,...- Information
- Obituary | | 01 May 2024 | 14:21
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Ms. Beverly Jennings
Beverly Ann Jennings went to be present with the Lord on April, 22, 2024, she was born to Ernest Williams and Lillian Sharpe on March 31, 1952 in Brunswick GA. Known to family and close friends as “Ann” She was raised by her Grandparents in Johnsons corner until their untimely death at the age of... - Information
- Obituary | | 01 May 2024 | 14:10
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Mr. Larry Clark
Mr. Larry Hoke Clark, age 79, of the McGregor Community in Montgomery County, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at his home, after a sudden illness. He was a native of Toombs County, raised in the Mt. Moriah Community and was a 1963 graduate of Lyons High School. He retired fifty years as general... - Information
- Obituary | | 01 May 2024 | 12:04
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Ms. Robie Banks
Ms. Robie Banks was born on August 16, 1916 to the parentage of the late Allean Mason and Gus Wilson. She was raised by her grandparents, the late Charles and Polly Ann Hicks in the Jordan Stream area of Toombs County. Ms. Banks was a member of Jordan Stream Missionary Baptist Church and served as... - Information
- Obituary | | 01 May 2024 | 10:22
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Mrs. Sara Joyce Swain Wilcher, Soperton
Graveside services for Mrs. Sara Joyce Swain Wilcher of Soperton will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM in the Heath Cemetery in Treutlen County. Reverend Paul Beasley will officiate. A “Celebration of Life” service will be held beginning at 2:00 PM Saturday afternoon following the morning... - Information
- Obituary | | 01 May 2024 | 07:07
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Church Calendar
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May 5--Family & Friends Day in Lyons
May 5--The House of God Church, 164 North Monroe Street in Lyons, invite you to their Family & Friends Day, May 5th at 12:00. Refreshments after. Pastor, Rev. Bobbie Ann Sharp- Information
- Church Event | | 29 April 2024 | 12:16
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May 11--Saturday Night Gospel Sing in Lyons
May 11--Time for another Gospel Sing, May 11th at 6:00 at The Blue Marquee, 121 North State Street in Lyons, with Heartfelt Quartet and the Mercy Road Band ("Don't That Sound Like Heaven"). - Information
- Church Event | | 29 April 2024 | 09:52
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May 4--The Barber Family in Vidalia
May 4--Cornerstone Pentecostal Church, 377 South Thompson Road in Vidalia, would like you to join them for A Night of Worship with The Barber Family, Saturday May 4th at 6:00. - Information
- Church Event | | 09 April 2024 | 11:59
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