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Vidalia City Schools Open Houses
The Vidalia City School System announces the following Open House Dates:
VHS –August 4th (Thursday) - Grades 10-12 from 2-4 PM, pick up schedules from the lobby in front of the Theater
9th Grade Orientation beginning at 6:00 PM in the Theater
J.R. Trippe –August 2nd (Tuesday) 5:00-6:30 P.M.
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- Newsbreak | | 05 July 2022 | 11:44
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Saving One Life At A Time
Animal overpopulation is a problem everywhere including in Vidalia. Animal rescues for dogs and cats are filled with pets who are looking for good homes. April Braddy is over the Vidalia Animal Shelter and while she and her staff do all they can to save lives, there’s only so much they can do.
“We used
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- Newsbreak | | 05 July 2022 | 00:00
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Kemp Extends Fuel Tax Again
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has once again extended Georgia’s gas tax suspension as well as renewed the State of Emergency for Supply chain Disruptions.
Friday morning, Gov. Kemp announced that he had signed an executive order that taxes paid on gas and diesel would further be suspended until August
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- Newsbreak | | 01 July 2022 | 09:54
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Fire Chief Encourages Fireworks Safety
We Americans deservedly have the right to celebrate our independence this Monday by having a good time, and for more, that will include watching those “bombs bursting in air” with a display of fireworks.
But before you ignite the fuses yourself, Vidalia Fire Chief Brian Sikes has some words of
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- Newsbreak | | 01 July 2022 | 00:00
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From Vidalia to Ukraine: Buckets of Compassion
Our collective hearts grieve when we see pictures on the news of people of Ukraine, but for one local family, the reports and sights of war are more than just a flash from a news reel; it’s personal because Mike Yenatsky’s extended family is in the thrust of that war. Yenatsky along with his wife and
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- Newsbreak | | 29 June 2022 | 17:29
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Kirby Joins MHMH As CFO
Memorial Health Meadows Hospital is pleased to announce that Jared Kirby has been selected as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Kirby joined Meadows Hospital in May 2022, as interim CFO and assumed the permanent CFO role effective on June 20.
“I’ve had the privilege to work alongside Jared
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- Newsbreak | | 29 June 2022 | 12:54
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.
Mincey, Regina Antoninette - Lyons - Possession of a controlled substance/theft by shoplifting
MacLean, Amanda Travis - Vidalia - Possession of controlled substance/possession of drug objects/bench warrant
Riner, Kaitlyn Elizabeth – Vidalia –
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- Newsbreak | | 28 June 2022 | 16:26
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Burkett Murder Suspect Extradited to Toombs County
The fourth suspect in the murder of Ricky Burkett in April of this year has finally been extradited to Toombs County to face charges. Jeremy Bell was booked into the Toombs County Detention Center on Monday, but had been in the custody of the Jacksonville, Florida, Sheriff’s Office since he was
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- Newsbreak | | 28 June 2022 | 15:54
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GBI To Investigate Officer Involved Shooting
**The Toombs County Sheriff's Office issued the following press release Tuesday morning:**
On Tuesday, June 28th, 2022, the Toombs County Sheriff’s Office requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Region 12 Eastman Office to conduct an independent investigation of an officer involved
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- Newsbreak | | 28 June 2022 | 09:43
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Sports and Scores This Week (7-4-22)
July 4-- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, July 4
Baseball: Braves 6, Cardinals 3
Tuesday, July 5
Baseball: Cardinals at Braves 7:20pm (WYUM, 1017 FM, Sweet Onion Country)
Wednesday, July 6
Baseball: Cardinals at Braves 7:20pm (WYUM, 1017 FM, Sweet Onion
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- Sportsbreak | | 03 July 2022 | 21:44
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VRD 12U Boys Win State Title
(L-R) Front: Lane Dent, Jackson Gooden, Brag Alford, Eli Gay, Christian Graham, and Reece Wall.Middle: Luke Hopkins, Tal Franklin, Kam Phillips, Banks Hopkins, Mason Laricey, Ryan Brantley, Eion Ryals and Clay Mimbs. Back: Coach Rodney Brantley, Josh Alford, and Chris Hopkins.
Congratulations to the Vidalia
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- Sportsbreak | | 29 June 2022 | 13:07
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17th Annual PAYH Bike Ride to Raise Funds and Commemorate the 60th Anniversary
350-Mile Bike Ride to Raise Funds and Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Paul Anderson Youth Home
The 17th annual five-day ride in Florida symbolizes the commitment these young men have to their physical, mental, and spiritual growth
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(SOUTHEAST GEORGIA/CENTRAL FLORIDA) PAYH, a fully accredited and- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 28 June 2022 | 13:32
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VHS Athletic All Sports Pass Drive
June 28-- The Vidalia High School Athletic All Sports Pass Drive is underway.
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- Sportsbreak | | 28 June 2022 | 07:03
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Sports & Scores This Week (6-27-22)
June 27-- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, June 27
Tuesday, June 28
Baseball: Braves 5, Phillies 3
Wednesday, June 29
Baseball: Braves 4, Phillies 1
Thursday, June 30
Baseball: Phillies 14, Braves 4
Friday, July 1
Baseball: Braves 9, Reds 1
Saturday, July 2
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- Sportsbreak | | 27 June 2022 | 06:29
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BPC Bass Fishing Completes Weekend at Bassmaster College Series Wild Card
LINCOLN, Ala. --Brewton-Parker Bass Fishing competed over the weekend at the 2022 Strike King Bassmaster College Series Wild Card at Logan Martin Lake in Lincoln, Alabama.
Three boats competed for the Barons with a pair of student-athletes landing within the top 30 for the two-day event.
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 June 2022 | 08:59
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Morley Signs to Play at Brewton-Parker!
With Family, Teammates, Coaches, and Friends looking on, Bryce Morley became the 8th player from the 2022 State Championship team to sign a Letter of Intent to play at the next level. On Wednesday afternoon, Morley signed to play at Brewton-Parker College inside the VHS Auditorium.
“They are just
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 June 2022 | 07:26
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Toombs County Lady Bulldogs Basketball Summer Workouts
The Toombs County Lady Bulldogs Basketball team has been working hard this summer practicing and competing in workouts.
Coach Melody Walker, "Our goal everyday is to get better. We’ve been getting in lots of reps with fundamentals and focusing on chemistry and team-building. Discipline and
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- Sportsbreak | | 22 June 2022 | 08:25
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Vidalia Swim Team Host Annual Invitational Meet
On Saturday, June 18th, the Vidalia Swim Team hosted their annual VST Invitational at the Vidalia Aquatics Center. The team performed very well, earning 1st place out of 8 teams and bringing home a number of high points winners. In the 6 & Under Age Division, Kaylee Page earned 1st place for the
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 June 2022 | 13:48
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Library Summer Reading Program Schedule - July
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- Community Event | | 26 June 2022 | 10:12
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Statewide Bible Reading
Toombs County will be participating in the 4th Annual GA State Bible Reading on July 7 (7/14) beginning at 7:14 a.m. at the Toombs County Courthouse. During that time, all 159 counties in Georgia will be reading passages of scripture equaling the entirety of the Bible being read across the state.
The
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- Community Event | | 17 June 2022 | 09:59
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VFD Urges Campfire Safety This Summer
Vidalia Fire Chief Brian Sikes urges everyone to practice campfire safety as they enjoy their summer outings.
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- Community Event | | 07 June 2022 | 11:00
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Obituaries
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Matthew Douglas Peebles, Vidalia
Matthew Douglas Peebles, 50, of Vidalia, died at his home on Thursday, June 30, 2022, just one day short of his 51st birthday. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 9, at chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service and burial at Oak Grove Cemetery in... - Information
- Obituary | | 04 July 2022 | 06:34
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Mr. William Thurston “W.T.” Spivey, Jr., Rockledge Community
Mr. William Thurston “W.T.” Spivey, Jr., one of the greatest generation, passed away on Sunday morning, July 3, 2022 at the age of 96, at his home in the Rockledge Community. Born in Laurens County, he was one of eight and the last living child born to the late William Thurston “Jack” Spivey and... - Information
- Obituary | | 04 July 2022 | 06:32
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Mr. Rickey Fowler, Soperton
Mr. Rickey Fowler, age 73 of Soperton passed away early on Friday morning, July 1, 2022 at Navicent Health in Macon. Born in Vidalia he was the only son and the middle of three children born to the late J. E. “Jr” Fowler and Louise Cross Fowler. He grew up in Soperton and was a graduate of... - Information
- Obituary | | 02 July 2022 | 16:39
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Mr. Mike Patel, Lyons
Mr. Mike Patel, age 70, of Lyons, died Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a brief illness. He was a native of Uganda, Africa, but moved to India as a child. He lived most of life in London, England before moving to Toombs County in 2004, where he was the... - Information
- Obituary | | 02 July 2022 | 07:44
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Mrs. Bernese Powell Thompson, Lyons
Mrs. Bernese Powell Thompson, age 89, of Lyons, died Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Meadows Park Health and Rehab in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was a native of the New Branch Community and was a 1948 graduate of Toombs Central School. Earlier in her life, she was owner/operator of York... - Information
- Obituary | | 29 June 2022 | 20:33
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Mrs. Betty J. Jones, Alston
Mrs. Betty J. Jones, age 79, of Alston, died Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was a native of Baltimore, Maryland, as child moved to Miami, Florida and lived there until moving to Toombs County in 1991. She worked with Empire Furniture Factory... - Information
- Obituary | | 29 June 2022 | 14:45
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Mr. Chesley B. Hilton, Vidalia
Mr. Chesley B. Hilton, age 75, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at his home after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and was a 1964 graduate of Montgomery County High School. He was a farmer, tree farmer, and was employed with Weyerhaeuser in Lyons for... - Information
- Obituary | | 29 June 2022 | 11:30
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Dr. Walter S. Perry, Vidalia
Dr. Walter S. Perry, age 62, of Vidalia, died Monday, June 27, 2022, at his home following an extended illness. He was a native of Ware County, and was a 1978 honor graduate of Waycross High School. He was a 1980 honor graduate of Waycross Junior College, earning an Associate degree in Biology, a... - Information
- Obituary | | 29 June 2022 | 11:28
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Mr. Bearlon Brooks, Gillis Springs community of Soperton
Mr. Bearlon Brooks, age 58 of the Gillis Springs community of Soperton passed away on Friday afternoon, June 24, 2022 at his home. Born in Laurens County, he was one of four children born to the late Rayburn B. and Juanita Fowler Brooks. He grew up in Glenwood and at the age of fourteen went to... - Information
- Obituary | | 26 June 2022 | 18:39
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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.- Information
- Church Event | | 06 April 2022 | 09:44
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- Church Event | | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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