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SECCA Breaks Ground on New Construction and Programs

Larry Calhoun, President of Southeastern Technical College, was the Master of Ceremonies recently as ground was broken for an important addition to the Southeastern Early College and Career Academy (SECCA) campus and the curriculum.
“This is about a $1.3 million project to expand the building,
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- Newsbreak | | 15 May 2026 | 14:17
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Former Smith State Prison Warden Indicted on Six Felony Counts

Brian Dennis Adams
After more than three years, the case against former Smith State Prison warden Brian Dennis Adams was finally presented to a Tattnall County Grand Jury.
On Tuesday, Grand Jurors returned six true bills against Adams including one count of Violation of Racketeer Influenced and
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- Newsbreak | | 14 May 2026 | 14:26
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Poole, Jerry Paul – Vidalia – Theft by Taking; Warrant Served.
Robertson, Jeffery Alan – Ailey – DUI; Speeding.
Bell, J. Bernard – Vidalia – DUI; Open Container.
Gonzalez, Jasmine Sierra –Lyons – Possession of Controlled Substance;
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- Newsbreak | | 14 May 2026 | 08:52
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Reidsville Mayor Calls for GBI Investigation
Reidsville Mayor Vickie Nail has requested the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation regarding possible irregularities into the city’s finances.
Nail, who took office in January 2024, made history by being the first female to hold the office of Mayor in Redsville, and was not the mayor
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- Newsbreak | | 13 May 2026 | 15:19
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DNR Reports Invasive Species Seen in Toombs, Tattnall Counties

If you see a rather large black and white lizard in Toombs or Tattnall counties, you might be a bit unnerved, but the Georgia Department of Natural Resources are aware of these creatures’ existence and says they need the public’s help.
Daniel Sollenberger of the DNR said, “These are Black and
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- Newsbreak | | 13 May 2026 | 15:14
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Dublin Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Meth
A Laurens County man with a checkered criminal history has been sentenced to federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.
Bobby Akins, 55, of Dublin, Georgia, was sentenced to 90 months in prison after pleading guilty to Distribution of more than 50 Grams of Methamphetamine, said Margaret E.
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- Newsbreak | | 13 May 2026 | 13:57
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Toombs County Schools Honor Retiring Personnel
Toombs County Schools proudly recognized and honored its retirees for their years of dedicated service, commitment, and lasting impact on the students, staff, and families of the Toombs County school community at the May 12, 2026 Board of Education meeting.
Superintendent Barry Waller said, "Their
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- Newsbreak | | 13 May 2026 | 13:42
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Swainsboro Applies for Water Infrastructure Improvements
by John Wagner, RadioJones, LLC.
At the regular meeting of the Swainsboro Mayor and City Council Monday: In old business council passed the 2nd reading of the resolution to apply for funding from the State Revolving Fund. This is a federal loan program administered by Georgia Environmental
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- Newsbreak | | 12 May 2026 | 10:55
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Teen Dies in Motorcycle Accident Sunday
On Sunday, May 10, 2026, at approximately 5:02 p.m., Toombs 911 Dispatch received a call for a wreck on I D Galbreath Road in Toombs County. The caller stated that two Off-Road Motorcycles (dirtbikes), driven by Les Sturgis, 18, of Uvalda, and Brody Hutto, 17, of Vidalia, had collided on the dirt
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- Newsbreak | | 11 May 2026 | 12:15
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BURN BAN LIFTED FOR THE CITY OF VIDALIA
Vidalia, Ga – Effective immediately, the City of Vidalia has lifted the Open Burning Ban, allowing limited outdoor burning under strict safety conditions. Residents may now burn small piles of natural debris, provided they adhere to fire safety guidelines.
Permitted Burning Activities –
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- Newsbreak | | 08 May 2026 | 18:31
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Observant Metter Police Officer Spots Unusual Item During Traffic Stop
A seemingly routine traffic stop in Metter in March turned into a significant find for officers. In the early morning hours of March 27 officers with Metter Police Department noticed a vehicle on Interstate 16 speeding, and after initiating chase, the vehicle sped up to more than 135 mph. The
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- Newsbreak | | 07 May 2026 | 14:46
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GBI Makes Arrests in Dexter Murder
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is has made two arrests in Laurens County in a murder investigation from last holiday season.
According to GBI press releases, Jeremiah Terrell Worthen, age 18, and Taze Shaquor Worthen, age 19, both of Dublin, with the abduction and murder of Joseph Burch on
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- Newsbreak | | 07 May 2026 | 14:45
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Gov. Kemp Signs Reduction of Counties in Danger of Wildfire But City Mandate Remains in Effect
Governor Brian Kemp rescinded an executive order Tuesday amending the State of Emergency for Georgia wildfires. On April 22, he had declared 91 counties under the order and that has now reduced it to 17 counties including Appling, Jeff Davis counties in this area and as well as the counties of
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- Newsbreak | | 06 May 2026 | 14:46
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Arrests Made Following Block Party in McRae-Helena
***THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION****
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The GBI has arrested and charged Jermaine Lamont Robinson, age 23, of McRae-Helena, GA, and Xavier Noel Johnson Orozco, age 24, of Cochran, GA, in connection with a shooting in McRae-Helena, GA,
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- Newsbreak | | 06 May 2026 | 14:40
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Blount, Dashaun C. – Lyons – Battery.
Lytle, Timothy Eugene – Jackson, GA – Public Drunkenness.
Doyle, Dayon Jamari – Vidalia – Battery; Criminal Trespass.
Toombs County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:
No report provided.
The
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- Newsbreak | | 06 May 2026 | 13:27
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Toombs County Schools receives Award of Distinction
Toombs County Schools has once again been recognized by the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts with the Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
This marks the third consecutive year Toombs County Schools has earned the prestigious
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- Newsbreak | | 06 May 2026 | 12:27
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Vehicle Accidents Claim Lives of Multiple Area Residents
Tragedies have struck the area hard the last few days with multiple families grieving after losing loved ones in automobile accidents.
The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle accident in East Dublin that occurred late Sunday night when a vehicle driven by a man from Milan failed to
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- Newsbreak | | 05 May 2026 | 14:49
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SDM Students of the Month
Sally D. Meadows Elementary School has selected its Students of the Month of April . These students do a great job of representing our PBIS motto and schoolwide expectations: Be Respectful and Value Everyone! and are examples of how to Walk the Brave Way!

Back Row (left to right): Waylon Coleman,
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- Newsbreak | | 04 May 2026 | 12:12
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