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Boston Sworn into STC Board of Directors

Brandon Boston was sworn in at the Southeastern Technical College (STC) Board of Director's September meeting on Thursday in Swainsboro by Emanuel County Probate Judge Don Wilkes (former chair of the board).

Boston joins the board to represent Toombs County. He currently serves as J.D. Dickerson
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Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 26 September 2022 | 18:37
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Area Police Blotter

Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.

Lane, Bradley – Vidalia – Possession of marijuana/possession of controlled substance/aggravated battery/criminal trespass

Johnson, Randolph Jr. – Lyons – Warrant served forgery 2 counts

Toombs County Sheriff’s Office reports the following
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Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 26 September 2022 | 16:18
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Johnson Honored With Retirement Celebration

(L to R): Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tripp Fitzner; Wilson Johnson; and former Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney Hayward Altmah

Wilson Johnson truly wants to make a difference in the lives of young people, and Thursday night, his efforts were honored at a retirement
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Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 26 September 2022 | 15:19
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Nobles Earns Lyons Citizen of the Year Recognition

Lyons Mayor Willis NeSmith presented Lucretia Nobles, 2022 Lyons Citizen of the Year, with a Key to the City.

Lucretia Nobles may be retired from the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, but she is far from being retired from service to her community and Thursday night, her
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Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 23 September 2022 | 14:59
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Sample Ballots Now Ready

If you are a registered voter in the State of Georgia, you can view the upcoming election ballot for your county on the Georgia Secretary of State’s website.

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger issued a press release Thursday afternoon announcing the voters in all 159 Georgia counties can see a sample
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Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 23 September 2022 | 11:46
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RTCA Students of the Month

RTCA’S Lower School Student of the Month for August is kindergartner Paisley Coursey. She has a younger sister, Nettaley who is in K4 at RTCA, and a younger brother, Austin. Paisley was selected by faculty because she is always cheerful and encourages others to play with her group. She is helpful in
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Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 23 September 2022 | 08:53
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Altamaha Bank and Trust donates to Local Organizations for National Recovery Month

Altamaha Bank has made an overall donation of $20,000 to The Dream Center and Forge Recovery of Vidalia, The Hope House of Uvalda, and Outback Serenity Center of Hazlehurst in recognition of National Recovery Month. Altamaha Bank and Trust President and CEO, Brent Sammons, states, "So many of our
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Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 22 September 2022 | 16:47
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One Dead and Three Others Shot in Swainsboro

The Swainsboro Police Department and Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death of one man and the wounding of three others because of gunshots. Officers responded to the call of shots fired at approximately 6:00 Monday night. Upon arrival, they found 19-year-old Eric Foreman of
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Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 21 September 2022 | 14:39
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VPD, GBI Investigating Tuesday Shooting

Vidalia Police and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are working a case involving a shooting of a man Tuesday afternoon. Chief James Jermon reports that officers responded to 211 West Pine Street around 2:30 where they found Eric Turner so injured that an ambulance took him directly to Air Evac
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Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 21 September 2022 | 14:38
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Women’s Wrestling Adds Lauren Louive to Coaching Staff

MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – Director of Wrestling and Head Women’s Wrestling Coach, Devane Dodgens has announced the addition of Lauren Louive to the Lady Barons’ Coach Staff for the 2022-23 season.

Louive comes to Mount Vernon from Colorado Springs, Colorado as an elite senior-level wrestler. She is
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Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 27 September 2022 | 08:31
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Men’s Wrestling Adds Brandon Warren to Coaching Staff

MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – Director of Wrestling Devane Dodgens has announced the addition of Brandon Warren to the Barons’ Coach Staff for the 2022-23 season.

Warren comes to Brewton-Parker after previously serving as an Assistant Coach at Mount Zion High School in Jonesboro, Georgia.

“I am extremely
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Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 27 September 2022 | 08:28
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GEORGIA TECH ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES IN ATHLETICS

(Atlanta, Georgia, September 26, 2022) Today, Georgia Tech announced leadership changes within Athletics. Todd Stansbury, athletics director, and Geoff Collins, head football coach, will both leave their roles effective immediately.

Collins, a metro Atlanta native, was named the 20th head coach in
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Sportsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 26 September 2022 | 14:58
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Indians Drub Knights!

Antonio Barron rushed for two touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass from Jackson Berry as the Vidalia Indians rolled over the Windsor Forest Knights 36-14 Friday night at Buck Cravey Field, in the Region opener for both teams. The win moved the Indians to 5-0 on the year and 1-0 in Region 3AA
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Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 September 2022 | 14:50
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Indians Gain Ground in Jones County

(Freshman Cash Driggers)

The Indians and Lady Indians returned to competition Saturday in Jones County with cooler temperatures and numerous personal best performances. Coming off the Bulldog Invitational with 98 degree temperatures, we were a little uncertain as to how the athletes would run, but
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Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 September 2022 | 10:07
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Bulldog Competition Cheer Team Takes First Place at First Competition of the Year

Lyons, GA. – September 25, 2022 | Coach Tilly Christian

The Toombs County Competition Cheer Team competed in their first competition of the 2022 season at the Blueberry Cheer Classic at Bacon County High School on Saturday and the Co-Ed team took first place!

Next up is the Sweet Onion Classic at
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Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 September 2022 | 10:01
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Sports & Scores This Week (9-26-22)

September 26-- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.

Monday, September 26

Baseball: Braves 8, Nationals 0

Volleyball: Liberty County at Vidalia 5:00pm & South Effingham at Vidalia 6:00pm & New Hampstead at Vidalia 7:00pm

Tuesday, September 27

Softball: Vidalia at Pierce
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Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 September 2022 | 08:23
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VHS Cross Country Runs Well at Bulldog Invitational

(L-R): Georgia Meredith, Anna Dopson, A'miracle Jinks, J'Miya Hunt and Aleah Ajohda

(L-R): Andrew Hodges, Seth MacGregor, Jude Owen and Cash Driggers

The Indians brought home two champions at the Bulldog Invitational Thursday, in Lyons. With extreme heat, Georgia Meredith and Seth MacGregor both
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Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 25 September 2022 | 09:47
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Bulldogs Hang On In Region Opener and Defeat Tattnall County 31-29 on Homecoming

Lyons, GA – September 24, 2022 | Matt Lynn

FOR PICTURES FROM THE ACTION, CLICK HERE

On Friday night, Toombs County hosted the Battle Creek Warriors of Tattnall County at Jacky Jones Field at Booster Stadium. This homecoming game went from a defensive battle in the first half to a shootout in the
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Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 25 September 2022 | 09:36
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Community Calendar

Blessing of the Animals

Blessing of the Animals at The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation

1512 Meadows Lane, Vidalia, GA

4:30pm Sunday, October 2, 2021

Memorial Service at 4:00pm All pets are welcome!

At 4:00pm, a Memorial Service to remember and scatter our deceased

pet ashes will be held in the St. Francis Memorial
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Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 26 September 2022 | 13:44
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National Propane Day at Conger Gas

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Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 26 September 2022 | 10:53
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Pink Out Women's Event

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Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 23 September 2022 | 15:51
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Benefit for Breast Cancer Survivor

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Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 23 September 2022 | 11:14
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Indian Jacket Fundraiser

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Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 22 September 2022 | 15:03
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Blessing of the Animals

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Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 22 September 2022 | 10:35
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Faith & Blue Community Gathering

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Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 19 September 2022 | 11:40
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Vidalia Christmas Parade

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Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 16 September 2022 | 14:34
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Life Chain

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Blessing of the Animals at The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation

1512 Meadows Lane, Vidalia, GA

4:30pm Sunday, October 2, 2021

Memorial Service at 4:00pm All pets are welcome!

At 4:00pm, a Memorial Service to remember and scatter our deceased

pet ashes will be held in the St. Francis Memorial Garden.

Immediately following the Memorial Service, the blessing of our beloved

living pets will take place along with blessing of the pet supplies collected to be

donated to SOAPS. Refreshments will be served for humans and animals.

To Support SOAPS and the good work they do in our community please bring

donations of dry puppy and dog food (Purina or Pedigree), towels and

blankets (gently used), leashes & collars-all sizes, Tractor Supply or Walmart gift cards.

Details: Written by Jeff Raiford; Category: Community Event; Published: 26 September 2022; Hits: 37

National Propane Day 2022

Details: Written by Jeff Raiford; Category: Community Event; Published: 26 September 2022; Hits: 33

Powell Auction

Details: Written by Kathy Hilt; Category: Community Event; Published: 23 September 2022; Hits: 103

Meadows Pink Out

Details: Written by Jeff Raiford; Category: Community Event; Published: 23 September 2022; Hits: 49

VHS Jackeets

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Obituaries

Ricky Dean Peebles, Rackettown Community

Ricky Dean Peebles, age 61, of Rackettown Community, died Monday, September 26, 2022, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Rackettown Community. He worked for Air Supply as a truck driver and also with SD Sales for twenty years. He was...

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Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 26 September 2022 | 18:33
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Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Chance Gay, Vidalia

Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Chance Gay, age 91, of Vidalia, died Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Meadows Park Health and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Gay was born on November 9, 1930, at her home in Perkins, Georgia near Millen. She was a member of Dry Branch Baptist Church and a 1947 graduate of Millen High...

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Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 26 September 2022 | 15:46
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Mr. Clarence Linton, Jr., Columbus

Mr. Clarence Linton, Jr., age 93, of Columbus, Georgia, died Monday, September 5, 2022, in Cartersville Nursing and Rehabilitation after an extended illness. He was a native of Savannah, and in his early life joined the Merchant Marines where he served from 1945 to 1952. Soon after, he joined the...

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Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 26 September 2022 | 13:05
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Mrs. Shirley Nell Robitzsch Wilson, Adrian

Mrs. Shirley Nell Robitzsch Wilson, age 80, beloved wife of Grayson Wilson of Adrian passed away, as the sun began to set, early Friday evening, September 23, 2022 at their home. Born in Allenhurst, Georgia, she was one of four children born to the late Ovid Henderson Robitzsch and Juanita Nell...

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Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 26 September 2022 | 13:04
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Joyce Hart Tyson, Vidalia

Joyce Hart Tyson, age 75, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was a native of the Johnson Corner Community and a 1965 graduate of Toombs Central School. She moved to Montgomery County in 1972 and was owner/operator of The Sandwich...

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Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 22 September 2022 | 15:08
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Mr. Norman Stone Williamson, Lyons

Mr. Norman Stone Williamson, age 68, of Lyons, died Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. He was a native of Lyons, having lived there most of his adult life. He served twenty-four years in the United States Army and was a mechanic at Chicken of the...

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Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 21 September 2022 | 06:50
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Gloria Faye Mize, Lyons

Gloria Faye Mize, 57, died on the morning of Saturday, September 17, 2022, at her home in Lyons, Georgia, surrounded by her family. Gloria was a long-time resident of Lyons and active in the community and her profession. She was born in Vidalia, Georgia, grew up in Lyons, Georgia, and graduated from...

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Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 20 September 2022 | 15:35
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Mr. Jerry Rustin, Vidalia

Mr. Jerry Rustin, age 64, of Vidalia, died Monday, September 19, 2022, at his home after a brief illness. He was a native of Vidalia and worked in the commercial refrigeration industry for over twenty years. He served in the United States Army for three years. He enjoyed fishing and NASCAR. He is...

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Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 20 September 2022 | 14:23
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Mrs. Helen Dixon, Vidalia

Mrs. Helen Dixon, age 78, of Vidalia, died Monday, September 19, 2022, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was a native of Blackshear and was a 1962 graduate of Blackshear High School. She lived in Baxley for several years before moving to Toombs County in 1986. She...

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Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 20 September 2022 | 08:42
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Church Calendar

October 8--Indoor Church Yard Sale

October 8--Lyons Holiness Church, Skyline Blvd, invites you to come browse their Indoor Yard Sale at the church, October 8th from 7:00 to 12:00.

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Church Event | Jim Perry | 26 September 2022 | 12:12
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September 25-29--Revival in Vidalia

September 26-29--South Thompson Baptist Church, 225 South Thompson Road in Vidalia, invites you to Revival led by Brian Fowler, Monday September 26th through Thursday September 29th at 7:00.

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Church Event | Jim Perry | 01 September 2022 | 18:19
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October 8-10--VHS Class of 1975 Reunion in Vidalia

October 8-10--First African Baptist Church in Vidalia announces the Vidalia High School Class of 1975 Reunion, October 8th through October 10th at 6:00 at Hawk's Golf Club, 1801 Loop Road in Vidalia.

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