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Today's Top Stories From ABC News - April 2nd
ONE GIANT LEAP: ARTEMIS 2 GETS OFF THE GROUND
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With a thunderous roar and 9 million pounds of thrust created by four engines, each the size of a compact car, four astronauts were launched into space Wednesday for a 3-day trip to the Moon. Artemis 2 is the next step in NASA’s goal of landing human- Information
- Newsbreak | | 02 April 2026 | 07:32
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Candler Co. Deputies Respond to Unfounded Homicide Call
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office reports that a false report of a crime had deputies and other law enforcement in the county responding to serious allegation. Capt. Justin Wells of the Candler County Sheriff’s Office reports Tuesday afternoon to Bluebird Road in reference to a stabbing that had
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- Newsbreak | | 01 April 2026 | 14:57
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VPD Closes Case in Alleged Kidnapping Attempt
The Vidalia Police Department has concluded its investigation into a reported incident involving a juvenile at the Vidalia Recreation Department this past Friday.
When officers were initially dispatched, investigators treated the situation as a potential attempted kidnapping and responded
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- Newsbreak | | 01 April 2026 | 14:28
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TCHS Students Place in GA Farm Bureau Art Contest

Toombs County High School is proud to recognize talented student artists who placed at the county level in the 2026 Georgia Farm Bureau Art Contest.
Earning awards are Tony Lopez, 1st Place; Marissa Balderas, 2nd Place; and Natalie Ornelas, 3rd Place.
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- Newsbreak | | 01 April 2026 | 08:59
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Two Car Collision Near Area School Sends Three to Hospitals
Three people were seriously injured Tuesday morning in a two-car collision at North Tattnall Elementary School between Reidsville and Collins.
The Reidsville Fire Department and emergency personnel responded to the scene just after 7:00 Tuesday morning where they found one person entrapped in one of
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- Newsbreak | | 31 March 2026 | 14:20
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Arrests Made in Washington County Pedestrian Hit & Run
Two Washington County men have been arrested and charged in association with the death of a pedestrian.
Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran reports that 61-year-old Randall Waters was struck and killed Saturday night while walking in the 500 block of Waco Mill Road.
Arrested and charged in
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- Newsbreak | | 31 March 2026 | 14:18
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Channel, Quatavious Tashon – Vidalia – Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession of Firearm/Knife During Commission of Crime; Possession of Marijuana; Open Container; Seatbelt Violation.
Meade, Desiree Renae – Register – Tampering With
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- Newsbreak | | 31 March 2026 | 10:10
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Incident in Vidalia Leaves Public Asking for More Information
A public press release from the Vidalia Police Department has many in the community wanting more answers and clarification. The press release was sent out Saturday afternoon.
The writer of the article states that around 7:28 Friday night, police responded to the Vidalia Recreation Department on
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- Newsbreak | | 31 March 2026 | 09:03
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Under the Gold Dome: Week 11

by Sen. Blake Tillery
With just one week left in the legislative session, we’re finishing strong. Our focus is on lower costs, protecting your family, and keeping Georgia running the right way.
This week, I led the Senate in passing my final budget as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations
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- Newsbreak | | 30 March 2026 | 13:10
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The People's House: Week 11

by Rep. Leesa Hagan
My House colleagues and I completed the 11th week of the 2026 legislative session last Friday, and the finish line is now in sight. With Sine Die scheduled for April 2, these final days carry significant weight. Any bill that does not reach final passage by then cannot become
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- Newsbreak | | 30 March 2026 | 08:59
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Attempted Kidnapping At Vidalia Recreation Department
On March 27, 2026, at approximately 7:28 p.m., officers with the Vidalia Police Department were dispatched to 102 Stockyard Road (Vidalia Recreation Department) in reference to a reported attempted kidnapping.
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Officers responded immediately and made contact with the juvenile and their parent. The juvenile- Information
- Newsbreak | | 28 March 2026 | 15:04
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Rumor of Wheeler County Teacher's Arrest Denied by Officials
It’s another case of “you can’t believe everything you see on the Internet” – especially social media.
WMAZ news reports that a viral post stating that a teacher in Wheeler County had been arrested for allegedly having sex with a student and having been walked out of the school in handcuffs has been
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- Newsbreak | | 27 March 2026 | 15:10
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J.D. Dickerson Students of the Month
Congratulations to these students at J.D. Dickerson Primary School who have been recognized at the March Students of the Month.

Back Row (left to right): Asher Slater, Jehlani Dixon, Abbie Durden, Ezra Turner, Anthony Holloway, Autumn Harvey, Kennedi McCloud
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Middle Row (left to right): Remington- Information
- Newsbreak | | 27 March 2026 | 12:12
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Dent, Jamar - Vidalia - Speeding; Possession of Marijuana.
Gomez, Adalberto - Vidalia - Criminal Trespass.
Scott, Robert - Vidalia - Warrant Served; Hands Free Violation.
Tarloski, Robert chares - Summitt, PA - DUI.
Calabro, Joseph Scott -
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- Newsbreak | | 26 March 2026 | 15:00
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Candler County Takes Proactive Approach to Multiple Church Burglaries
For the second time in a span of less than a week, a place of worship in Candler County was the site of a burglary and has deputies with the Sheriff’s Office investigating and taking an initiative-taking approach.
First it was Saint Mathews Missionary Baptist Church last weekend, and some time
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- Newsbreak | | 26 March 2026 | 14:48
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Firefighters Rescue Woman From Watery Entrapment
The immediate and heroic actions of firefighters with the Higgston Fire Department, Tarrytown Fire Department, and fire personnel with the Georgia Department of Corrections Fire Department last Saturday is credited with a situation having a favorable outcome.
The Higgston Fire Department reports that
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- Newsbreak | | 25 March 2026 | 14:42
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Dublin Nurse Found Guilty of Wife's Death Less Than Two Months After Repeating Vows
A former nurse in Dublin was found guilty Tuesday of murdering his wife just 59 days after the couple married in 2021.
A previous trial in Laurens County last year ended in a hung jury and the case was tried again in Morgan Couty where Ben Whitaker was found guilty of felony murder, malice murder, and
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- Newsbreak | | 25 March 2026 | 14:39
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