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Two Juveniles Shot in Baxley Sunday
Two young people were shot in Baxley Sunday, and both were airlifted to the Appling County Hospital for treatment.
Baxley Police responded to the 1100 block Lawanna Drive Sunday afternoon after receiving a call of shots being fired. At the scene, they found two juveniles both with gunshot wounds.
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- Newsbreak | | 14 October 2025 | 15:05
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Metter Police Working to Solve Motel Death Investigation
Law enforcement is working a death investigation after a deceased individual was discovered Monday at a Metter hotel.
According to the Metter Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Baymont Motel regarding an out-of-town guest who had been found deceased. The Baymont Motel is beside
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- Newsbreak | | 14 October 2025 | 15:02
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Correll, Daryle Malcolm – Vidalia – Warrant Served (Parole).
Tillman, Kelia Marlette – Vidalia – Warrant Served (Chatham County) Child Restraint.
Day, Samantha Keisha – Vidalia – Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession of Drug-Related
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- Newsbreak | | 14 October 2025 | 10:40
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STC Foundation Hosts Annual Appreciation BBQ, Announces $68,000+ Endowment for New Scholarship
Photo (L-R): STC President Larry Calhoun, Mary Flanders, Dr. Dorsey Flanders
Southeastern Technical College (STC) and the Southeastern Technical College Foundation (STCF) hosted their Annual Appreciation BBQ on October 7, 2025, celebrating the generosity and commitment of Foundation donors, trustees,
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- Newsbreak | | 13 October 2025 | 15:50
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Reviewing the November 4th Ballot
November 4th will be election day and again and early voting began on Tuesday.
Toombs County Election Supervisor Carey Alligood said early voting will continue through Friday, October 31, at the Toombs County Courthouse from 8:30 – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. There will be two Saturday voting
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- Newsbreak | | 13 October 2025 | 15:27
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Arrest Made in Baxley Dog Attacks
Appling County Sheriff Mark Melton said Friday morning that 53-year-old Misty Ann Branch of Baxley has been arrested in connection with the death investigation of 86-year-old Maria Nunez on Tuesday.
Nunez was attacked by two dogs in her yard and died from the attack.
Branch has been charged with
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- Newsbreak | | 10 October 2025 | 10:35
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Candler County Begins Operation Star Witness
Elderly Appling County Woman Mauled by Dogs
An 86-year-old Appling County woman died Wednesday after two dogs attacked her.
Appling County Sheriff Mark Melton issued a press release Thursday stating that around noon emergency personnel were dispatched to a residence on Popular Lane in Baxley. When first responders got to the address, they found
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- Newsbreak | | 09 October 2025 | 15:17
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Jenkins County Inmate Found Deceased at Jail
The Jenkins County man who was arrested last month for allegedly delivering multiple gunshots to a woman in Millen has been found dead while being held at the Jenkins County Jail.
Jenkins County Sheriff Robert Oglesby reports that Cash Elliott Weeks was found in his cell between 6:00 – 7:00
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- Newsbreak | | 08 October 2025 | 14:43
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Jackson, Aaron Ellis – Jesup – Obstruct/Hinder Law Enforcement; Criminal Trespass; Theft by Taking.
Schriber, Gwendie Lee – East Dublin – Theft by Shoplifting (Felony).
Clark, Marlys Leeann Loyd – Ailey – Possession of Methamphetamine;
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- Newsbreak | | 08 October 2025 | 09:13
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Vidalia First Responders Honored With Appreciation Dinner
(L to R): Matt Oxley and Bernie Nelson presented unique handmade knives to Vidalia Fire Chief Brian Sikes and Vidalia Chief of Police Robert Shore.
The men and women who serve and protect in Vidalia were honored last week with a First Responders Appreciation Dinner in the Vidalia Community Center.
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- Newsbreak | | 07 October 2025 | 14:39
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Two Arrested in Connection With Sunday Shootings in Soperton
On Sunday, October 5, 2025, at approximately 3:40PM, the Soperton Police Departmentreceived a call in the 100 block of New Street in reference to shots fired. The responding officer located a 15-year-old male in the area with multiple gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, the teen succumbed to his
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- Newsbreak | | 06 October 2025 | 14:02
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Hickory Barbeque Company Wins 2025 The Real Squeal Competition
Noel Kay, of Hickory Barbeque Company accepts his winning medal from a KCBS officials at the Overall Winner of The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival Saturday afternoon.
Camaraderie and BBQ was on the menu Saturday for the 2025 The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival in Partin Park in Lyons and the
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- Newsbreak | | 04 October 2025 | 17:39
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Nipping Litter "In the Bud"
There’s no denying litter is unsightly and it’s become a problem in the Sweet Onion City. But a group of citizens are ready to address the problem but not just by picking it up.
Monday afternoon about a dozen people gathered in the Dr. Mark and Tonya Spivey Library with Natalie Johnston-Russell and
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- Newsbreak | | 02 October 2025 | 15:44
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Candler County Sheriff's Office Receives Highway Safety Grant
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce it has received a $26,700.00 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).
The grant will help establish a GOHS High-Visibility Enforcement Program, focusing on reducing speed-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities, as well as
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- Newsbreak | | 02 October 2025 | 09:08
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Dublin City Clerk, Church Treasurer Arrested
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Heather Browning, age 35 of Dublin, GA was arrested and charged with one count of O.C.G.A. 16-8-3 Theft by Deception. Browning was the treasurer for Cedar Grove Methodist Church and the Clerk for the City of Dublin.
On Monday, September 29, 2025, the Laurens County
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- Newsbreak | | 01 October 2025 | 14:59
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Dublin City Schools Superintendent Announces Retirement
Amidst heavy financial issues, Dublin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Fredrick Williams has announced his retirement from the system effective Friday, October 3.
In his resignation letter, Williams first expressed his appreciation to the staff and Board of Education and shared his pride in the
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- Newsbreak | | 01 October 2025 | 14:57
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Sally D. Meadows Students of the Month
Sally D. Meadows Elementary School celebrates the Students of the Month for September. These students have shown pride in Sally Meadows and model how to Walk the Brave Way. Each does a great job of representing the school motto and schoolwide Expections of Be Respectful and Value Everyone.
Back Row
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- Newsbreak | | 01 October 2025 | 14:11
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