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Snow Doesn't Stop Attempt to Commit Crimes
The Metter Police Department says a man took advantage of the snow and ice storm Tuesday night and decided to attempt to enter in a few Metter citizens automobiles and even making entry into some of those. Once the perpetrator gained entry, he helped himself to items he found inside those
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- Newsbreak | | 24 January 2025 | 17:16
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Toombs Grand Jury Return Bills of Indictment
Tthe Toombs County Grant Jury convened last Monday where they were presented 9 bills of indictment, with the grand jury returning all bills as true.
Indictments against individuals included two for aggravated assault; one for theft by deception; one for failure to register as a sex offender; one
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- Newsbreak | | 24 January 2025 | 17:15
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Brown, Javontey Robert – Macon – Interference with Custody.
Carlos, Luna Juan – Vidalia – No Driver’s License.
Jordan, Janyce Danielle – Vidalia – No Driver’s License.
Ramirez, Villicana Jose Luis – Vidalia – No Driver’s License.
Brown,
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- Newsbreak | | 24 January 2025 | 09:54
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Special Weather Statement From GEMA
The following special weather statement has been issued from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency.
ICY ROADS EXPECTED LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MIDDAY THURSDAY ACROSS MUCH OF NORTH GEORGIA AND ALL OF MIDDLE GEORGIA
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Special Weather Statement issued January 22 at 3:42PM EST by NWS Peachtree- Information
- Newsbreak | | 22 January 2025 | 16:46
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Closures and Schedule Changes For Thursday, January 23rd
The following closures and schedule changes are for Thursday, January 23rd. These will be updated often as more information becomes available.
Vidalia City Hall will open at 12:00 noon Thursday, January 23rd.
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- Newsbreak | | 22 January 2025 | 12:15
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Updated - Latest Weather Alert From The National Weather Service
...Until Thursday 8:00 am
Action Recommended
Make preparations per the instructionsIssued By
Atlanta - GA, US, National Weather ServiceAffected Area
Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central GeorgiaDescription
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM- Information
- Newsbreak | | 22 January 2025 | 08:38
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Latest Weather Update From The National Weather Service
...LATEST WEATHER UPDATE as of 1/21/25 @ 1 p.m.National Weather Service Peachtree City GAHazardous Weather Outlook- Information
- Newsbreak | | 21 January 2025 | 13:57
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Altamaha Bridge on U.S. Hwy. #1 Remains Open for Travel
Toombs County EMA Director Lynn Moore has notified the media stating that the Georgia Department of Transportation has NOT closed the Altamaha River Bridge near Plant Hatch and has no plans to so at this time.
Moore said DOT inspectors will monitor the situation and make that decision ONLY IF
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- Newsbreak | | 21 January 2025 | 12:27
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Updated Area Closings and Schedule Changes Due to the Winter Weather
The following are closings and schedule changes for this week. This list will be updated as more information is made available.
Vidalia City Hall will open at 8:30 am on Tuesday, January 21st and close at lunch due to impending inclement weather. Vidalia City Hall will be closed on Wednesday,
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- Newsbreak | | 20 January 2025 | 18:30
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Sportsbreak
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JRT Chiefs Wrestling Ends Season Strong
The JR Trippe Chiefs Wrestling Team wrapped up a strong season on Thursday, January 16, at West Laurens Middle School at the MGMSAA Region Championships.
The Chiefs started wrestling in October and have trained hard over the past few months. They showed their grit and determination by finishing
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- Sportsbreak | | 21 January 2025 | 06:36
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Vidalia Downs Toombs County Completes Season Sweep
In a hard-fought rivalry matchup, the Vidalia Indians overcame a tough challenge from Toombs County, winning 50-43 to complete the season sweep of their region rivals. The Indians, who were on the road, led by as many as 19 points during the game but had to withstand a late push from the Bulldogs to
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 January 2025 | 17:31
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Sports & Scores This Week (1-20-25)
January 20--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, January 20
Tuesday, January 21
Basketball: Savannah Country Day at Vidalia 6:00pm (Postponed Until Monday, February 3)
Toombs County at Savannah Christian 6:00pm (Postponed)
Treutlen at Dooly County 6:00pm (Postponed)
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 January 2025 | 16:46
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Toombs County Boys Basketball Battles Through Tough Stretch, Secures Win Against Dublin
The Toombs County Bulldogs have faced a challenging slate of games over the past week, going 1-2 with a thrilling win against Dublin.
On Saturday, the Bulldogs traveled to Tattnall County and fell just short in a 45-42 loss. Gavin Fletcher led the team with 19 points and 3 rebounds. Mike Polke
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- Sportsbreak | | 19 January 2025 | 08:57
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Lady Barons Soar Over Running Eagles
In a nail-biting conference showdown, the Brewton-Parker Lady Barons defeated the Life Running Eagles 75-72 at the Eagle's Nest on January 16, 2025. The victory brings the Lady Barons' season record to an even 9-9 overall, with a strong 5-2 in conference play. The Lady Barons bounced back on the
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 January 2025 | 12:54
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MatDawgs Dominate Area Duals to Claim Championship, Advance to State at Heard County
The MatDawgs kept with their winning energy and traveled to Dublin to compete at the Area Dual Championships. The MatDawgs wasted no time setting the tone for the day with a 83-0 win over Montgomery County in the first round. The second round the MatDawgs only dropped two individual matches in a 71-8
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 January 2025 | 09:00
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Indians Get Road Win Over Wolverines
The Vidalia Indians secured a big road win over Woodville, 57-49, with Rashad Brown leading the charge, scoring 22 points. Jayon Colman added 18, helping propel the team to victory. DJ Wallace, Jamorion Phillips, and Joshtin Troupe all played crucial minutes, contributing to the overall effort.
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- Sportsbreak | | 15 January 2025 | 09:00
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Toombs County Falls Short Against Swainsboro
The Toombs County Boys Basketball team traveled to Swainsboro on Tuesday night and started strong, taking a commanding 17-4 lead in the first quarter. However, Swainsboro dominated the second and third quarters, outscoring the HoopDawgs 37-14 during that stretch. Despite their efforts, Toombs
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 January 2025 | 12:11
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Brewton-Parker Barons Lose Nail-Biter to Mobile Rams
The Barons hosted the Mobile Rams in a thrilling back-and-forth conference match in Mount Vernon. The Rams proved to be too much for the Barons to stop. The Barons came up just short with a final score of 84-88.
The game was a rollercoaster, featuring multiple lead changes that kept fans on the edge of
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 January 2025 | 08:07
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Community Calendar
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Toombs County Retired Educators to Meet
Toombs County Retired Educators Meeting will be Thursday, February 6, 10:30 a.m., Vidalia Public Library on Jackson Street.
The speaker will be Rizzo O’Connor, Estate Planning.
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- Community Event | | 24 January 2025 | 16:46
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MLK Avenue Project Meeting
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue Project, sponsored by E.L.I.C.E., will meet Monday night, January 27, 2025, in St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 304 MLK Jr. Avenue.
The meeting will begin at 6:30 and is open to the public.
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- Community Event | | 24 January 2025 | 15:09
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Greater Vidalia Chamber State of Economic Development
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- Community Event | | 20 January 2025 | 14:16
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Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber Membership Banquet
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- Community Event | | 18 January 2025 | 11:34
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Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting
The Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Treutlen County Library located at 585 Second Street in Soperton.
Please RSVP by January 22 to NancyAnne Conner (706-612-4020 or Christi Brantley (912-529-6728) or
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- Community Event | | 14 January 2025 | 09:23
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2025 Eggs & Issues Legislative Breakfast
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- Community Event | | 13 January 2025 | 14:57
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Emanuel Medical Center Foundation Auction
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- Community Event | | 13 January 2025 | 14:55
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Lyons Recreation Department 2025 Baseball & Softball
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- Community Event | | 13 January 2025 | 08:46
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Obituaries
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Mrs. Vera Ann Archie Holloman Lyons
Mrs. Vera Ann Archie Holloman, age 81, of Lyons, died Friday, January 17, 2025, at her home following an extended illness. She was a native of Columbus and graduate high school there in 1961. She lived most of her life in Atlanta before moving to Lyons in 2002. She was a waitress at Roxy’s Dine in...- Information
- Obituary | | 24 January 2025 | 10:24
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Mrs. Betty Perdue LeBlanc, Johnson Corner
Mrs. Betty Perdue LeBlanc, age 67, of Johnson Corner, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at her home following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County and attended Toombs Central School. She lived in Lexington, South Carolina for twenty years and in the Johnson Corner Community most of... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 January 2025 | 16:15
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France Fitzpatrick Baldwin
France Fitzpatrick Baldwin, affectionately known as Patti, was born to Leila Baldwin and the late Albert Powell on January 2, 1964 in Vidalia, GA. She attended Vidalia High School and was a member of the Class of 1982. Earlier in her life, she attended Eureka Baptist Church in Higgston, GA. She... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 January 2025 | 13:49
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Mrs. Geri Moore Kennel, Higgston
Mrs. Geri Moore Kennel, age 72, of Higgston, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was a native of Savannah, and lived there until moving to Treutlen County in the late 1960s. She was Co-Valedictorian at Treutlen County High School, Class... - Information
- Obituary | | 21 January 2025 | 14:18
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Mrs. Mildred Troupe
Mrs. Mildred Troupe was born on May 18, 1940, in Soperton, Georgia, to the late Willie and Mary Miller. She devoted her life to caring for others, spending 30 years as a valued employee at Bethany Nursing Home. Afterward, she continued her service to the community at Meadows Memorial Hospital... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 January 2025 | 09:43
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Mr. Zach Mixon, Soperton
Mr. Zach Mixon, age 36, of Soperton, died Friday, January 17, 2025, in Soperton. He was a native of Toombs County, growing up in Santa Claus, he was a 2008 graduate of Montgomery County High School, and had lived in Soperton since 2012. He was a four-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp stationed in... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 January 2025 | 09:41
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Mrs. Ernestine Prescott Thompson, Forsyth
Mrs. Ernestine Prescott Thompson of Forsyth, passed away at age 97 on January 17, 2025. Visitation will be held from 2PM-4PM on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel in Forsyth, followed by a graveside service at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Glenn J. Thompson Family... - Information
- Obituary | | 19 January 2025 | 10:44
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Mr. James William Hege, Lothair Community
Mr. James William Hege, 75, of the Lothair Community in Soperton-Treutlen County died Friday, January 17, 2025 at his home. Mr. Hege was the son of the late Henry M. & Pauline Garrett Hege. He was born in Hagerstown, MD on May 22, 1949, attended the Paradise Mennonite School and had been a resident... - Information
- Obituary | | 19 January 2025 | 09:38
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Mr. Rabon Keith Hooks
Graveside services for Mr. Rabon Keith Hooks will be held Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM in Westview Cemetery in Soperton. Reverend Paul Beasley will officiate. Mr. Hooks died Thursday, January 16, 2025 at his home. Mr. Hooks, 56, was the son of the late Denton & Eula Pearl Cauley Hooks. He... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 January 2025 | 14:39
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Church Calendar
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January 31--January Prayer Meetings in Vidalia
January 31--New Life In Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, would like you to come to their Noonday Prayer every Tuesday in January from 11:45 to 1:15. Also, Evening Prayer Services from 6:00 PM to 7:00 pm. Pastor Germain Williams- Information
- Church Event | | 15 January 2025 | 11:49
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January 30--Engage Luncheon in Vidalia
January 30--First Baptist Church, 107 East Second Street in Vidalia, would like ladies in the area to come to their Engage Luncheon, Thursday January 30th from noon to 1:00 on the Front Porch. Featuring special speaker Patricia Dixon. Sign up online at www.fbcvidalia.org / Events Calendar or call 912-537-4196. NOTE: Bring your own lunch or enjoy a delicious lunch of chili, grilled cheese sandwich, drink and dessert for just $5. Deadline to sign up: Sunday January 26th. - Information
- Church Event | | 13 January 2025 | 12:01
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February 1--Gospel Judilee in Lyons
February 1--Pastor's Nathaniel and Cynthia Joyce of Calvary Way Church invite you to their free First Gospel Jubilee, Saturday February 1st at 2:00 at Durden Cabin, 168 Miot Avenue in Lyons. Featuring Uvalda Community Choir, The Chosen Vessels and Teen Challenge. Light refreshments served.- Information
- Church Event | | 13 January 2025 | 11:49
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