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City of Hazlehurst Investigating Following Cemetery "Clean-up"
The City of Hazlehurst is looking into an action from Friday that had family members of loved ones buried in a cemetery in the city searching for answers.
It was reported that personal items were removed from graves and not replaced during the cleanup that may have been initiated by city workers.
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- Newsbreak | | 31 August 2026 | 15:14
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Tattnall County BOE Issues Statement Regarding Social Media Post
Attempts at disrupting schools are no laughing matter, and officials aren’t taking them as pranks or errors any longer.
Recently, a call was made from inside the prison at Telfair State Prison to Atkinson County, and over the weekend, a similar concern was dealt with by the Tattnall County School
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- Newsbreak | | 31 August 2026 | 15:03
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Arrest Made in Dublin Shooting
The GBI has arrested and charged Darius Frazier, age 16, of Dublin, GA, with Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of a Firearm by Minor, in connection with the shooting that left two people injured in Dublin, GA, on
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- Newsbreak | | 29 August 2026 | 14:09
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Balkcom Only Candidate to Qualify for Reidsville City Council

Voters of Ward 2 Post 3 in the City of Reidsville won’t have to cast a ballot in November for who will represent them on the city council. Mayor Vickie Nail said Wednesday that after qualifying ended, only one candidate, Nicole Gibbs Balkcom, had tossed her proverbial hat into the ring and has no
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- Newsbreak | | 27 August 2026 | 13:28
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Candler County Industrial Authority Issues Statement Regarding Data Center
Recently, Candler County Administrator Bryan Aasheim issued a statement that the Commissioners had not been approached or approved any deal to rezone or construct a data center in the county, and now the Candler County Industrial Authority has weighed in on the issue.
In a written statement,
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- Newsbreak | | 27 August 2026 | 13:18
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Bomb Threat to School System Traced Back to Telfair State Prison Inmate
An inmate at Telfair State Prison drew the attention of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation on August 21st after he allegedly made a call from inside the prison to the Atkinson County School District saying that there was a bomb.
The GBI says Kendall Alfonzo Stevens, age 37, made the call around
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- Newsbreak | | 26 August 2026 | 14:25
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Brantley, Alicia Kay – DUI Refusal; Driving While License Suspended or Revoked; Suspended Registration; Warrant Served.
Bush, Kimberly Shiree – Vidalia – Theft by Shoplifting.
Conner, Dominick Marquis – Vidalia - Trafficking in
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- Newsbreak | | 25 August 2026 | 09:50
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Candler County Board of Commissioners Addresses Social Media Fabrication
The Candler County Commissioners are attempting to squash rumors about a data center being built in the county.
County Administrator Bryan Aasheim issued an official statement Friday noting that information being passed around on social media regarding the development of any data center and the potential
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- Newsbreak | | 24 August 2026 | 15:02
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Appling County Deputy Struck by Fleeing Vehicle
Appling County Sheriff Mark Melton says that a deputy was struck by a vehicle Friday morning after responding to the call of a stolen vehicle.
Sheriff Melton said deputies were called to Wood Folsom Automotive Group in Baxley about a possible stolen vehicle. When they arrived, the suspects fled,
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- Newsbreak | | 24 August 2026 | 14:57
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Nominating Committee Looking for Temporary Dublin City BOE Members
If you live in the City of Dublin and want to be a member of the Dublin City Board of Education, now is the time to let your desire be known.
The Governor-appointed nominating committee is accepting self-nominations to determine who will serve on a temporary basis to fill the seven seats of the
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- Newsbreak | | 21 August 2026 | 14:39
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Vidaia Man Arrested for Sexual Exploitaton of Children

The GBI has arrested and charged Stewart Jon Reaves, age 33, of Vidalia, Toombs County, GA, with one count of Sexual Exploitation of Children.
In April of 2025, the GBI’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit began an investigation into Reaves’ online activity after receiving a Cyber
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- Newsbreak | | 21 August 2026 | 14:37
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Toombs Family Connection Holds Mentor Training
Mentor Toombs trainings, hosted by Toombs County Schools in partnership with Toombs Family Connection, were held on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. The Mentor Toombs program is continuing to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young students across Toombs County Schools as the
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- Newsbreak | | 20 August 2026 | 16:05
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Maybe the Check Shouldn't Be "In the Mail"; Local Police Working to Solve Check Fraud Scheme
When you send something in the mail, you expect it to get to the intended recipient expeditiously and securely, but some businesses have recently found that’s not the case.
The Vidalia and Lyons Police Departments have been made aware that some checks that a business sent in good faith for payment
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- Newsbreak | | 20 August 2026 | 15:37
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Law Enforcement Activity in Town of Register Tuesday Morning
Law enforcement was kept busy Tuesday in the small town of Register, just over the county line of Candler and Bulloch.
The Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office said around 3:00 in the morning a call came in about a prowler or possible burglary or home invasion attempt in the area of Holloway Lane in
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- Newsbreak | | 19 August 2026 | 14:41
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Chapman Healthcare Pharmacy to Become Walker Pharmacy Vidalia

Chapman Healthcare Pharmacy and Walker Pharmacy are joining forces. Beginning Monday, August 31, Chapman Healthcare Pharmacy at 305 Maple Drive will become Walker Pharmacy Vidalia.
The name will change, but the people patients know and trust will remain.
The entire Chapman pharmacy team will
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- Newsbreak | | 19 August 2026 | 10:26
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Southeastern Tech Congratulates 2026 Summer Semester President's List
Southeastern Technical College is proud to announce the 2026 Summer Semester President's List. These students earned a grade point average of 3.75 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credit hours for the semester.
Bulloch:Danielle Best, Rhikanna McMillan
Candler:John Monroe
Effingham:Bralen
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- Newsbreak | | 19 August 2026 | 07:22
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Bostic, Fondanius O’Brian – Vidalia – Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession of Controlled Substance; Warrant Executed.
Brantley, Laura Leigh – Soperton – Trafficking in Cocaine/Illegal Drugs/Marijuana or Methamphetamine; Sale of
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- Newsbreak | | 18 August 2026 | 10:48
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City of Vidalia Listens to Community Input; Public Forum Canceled and Overlay District Ordinance Tabled
VIDALIA, GA — The City of Vidalia would like to extend its sincere gratitude to our residents and business owners for their active participation and thoughtful feedback regarding the proposed Overlay District ordinance. Community input is the heart of effective local government, and leadership has
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- Newsbreak | | 17 August 2026 | 17:26
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