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VPD Completes Internal Investigation Into October 19 Officer-Involved Shooting
The Vidalia Police Department has completed its internal administrative review of the October 19th officer-involved shooting of Travis Parrish at the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Epstein Street. As a result of that internal review, Lieutenant Kelsey Coursey has been
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- Newsbreak | | 28 October 2025 | 09:10
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Metter Police Looking for Information in Friday Drive-By Shooting
The Metter Police Department said Monday morning that a drive-by shooting occurred in that city Friday night around 10:45. The incident occurred on Parrish Drive.
While no injuries were reported in the shooting, the Metter Police Department is investigating and asked anyone with information to
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- Newsbreak | | 27 October 2025 | 14:51
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Wrightsville Police Officer Discharges Weapon in Attack; Suspect Fatally Wounded
For the second time in a week, an officer with an area municipal law enforcement agency deployed a weapon during an incident.
Just after midnight Monday, an officer with the Wrightsville Police Department and a local firefighter were conversing in front of the Sidetrack convenience store at 6680 East
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- Newsbreak | | 27 October 2025 | 14:50
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Professional Association of Georgia Educators Brings Lawsuit Against Dublin City Schools
Dublin City Schools is facing yet another hurdle in their effort to address already serious financial deficits. Last week the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, or PAGE, as its acronym, issued a press release that it has filed a lawsuit against the school system on behalf of a teacher
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- Newsbreak | | 24 October 2025 | 15:11
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Anthony, Curtis Antonio – Vidalia – Possession with Intent to Distribute cocaine.
Jimenez, Crystal Derosario – Vidalia – suspended License; speeding.
Lane, Terry Michael Lee – Vidalia – No Driver’s License.
Stewart, Heather Reann – Vidalia – Simple
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- Newsbreak | | 24 October 2025 | 11:30
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Email Phishing Scam Alert
The following alert has been issued by the City of Vidalia Police Department.
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- Newsbreak | | 23 October 2025 | 17:15
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Johnson County Man Charged With Elder Neglect
The Johnson County Sheriff’s office reports that its Criminal Investigation Division made an arrest of Mikell Kitchens of Kite last weekend and charged him with one count of Neglect of an Elderly Person, which is a felony.
Investigators say the arrest comes after information was obtained regarding an
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- Newsbreak | | 23 October 2025 | 15:16
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Police Release Incident Report on Sunday's Officer-Involved Shooting
The incident report from Sunday’s shooting by a Vidalia Police Officer has been released, and the city was forthcoming with a request by this news outlet for the report.
According to the narrative, a Lieutenant with the Vidalia Police Department initiated a traffic stop after observing a traffic
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- Newsbreak | | 22 October 2025 | 14:28
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Regular Meeting for Emanuel County Board Held Monday
by John Wagner,radioJones, LLC
The Monday meeting of the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners drew about a dozen members of the public to the jury room of the Court House for comments or observation. The meeting opened with an invocation and pledge of allegiance, then approval of the minutes of
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- Newsbreak | | 22 October 2025 | 09:43
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BPCU Marks Milestone with New Interstate Signage
Pictured: BPCU trustees, staff, and local officials standing in front of the new university I-16 sign.Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) trustees recently joined representatives from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) District 2, State Representative Leesa Hagan (District 156),
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- Newsbreak | | 21 October 2025 | 15:34
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No Jurors Needed for October 27 Court
Toombs County Clerk of Court Nancy Pittman advises that those individuals who had been summoned to appear for jury duty on Monday, October 27, 2025, do NOT need to appear for duty.
All cases on the docket for that session have been settled out of court.
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- Newsbreak | | 21 October 2025 | 09:00
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GBI Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Vidalia
UPDATE: Vidalia Chief of Police Robert Shore said the officers involved were placed on administrative leave in accordance with department policy, and the department has begun its own internal administrative review to determine whether any policy violations occurred. This process is standard and is
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- Newsbreak | | 20 October 2025 | 10:10
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Pre-K Teacher, Parapro Arrested in Claxton Child Abuse Investigation
The GBI has arrested and charged Tanesha E. Herrington, age 47, of Claxton, Georgia, and Courtney Anne Dutton, age 37, of Glennville, Georgia, following a child abuse investigation at Claxton Elementary School. Herrington has been charged with eight counts of Cruelty to Children in the First
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- Newsbreak | | 17 October 2025 | 14:44
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Correll, Daryle Malcolm – Vidalia – Warrant Served (Parole).
Tillman, Kelia Marlette – Vidalia – Warrant Served (Chatham County) Child Restraint.
Day, Samantha Keisha – Vidalia – Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession of Drug-Related
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- Newsbreak | | 17 October 2025 | 09:45
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Washington County Deputies React to Separate Incidents Involving Small Planes
Washington County Sheriff's Office photo from Friday night's crash.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has responded twice within the week to incidents involving small aircraft.
Last Friday, around 9:25 p.m., 911 received a call about a plane crash. Deputies, firefighters and EMS responded to
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- Newsbreak | | 16 October 2025 | 15:12
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Candler County Officers Respond Quickly to Medical Emergency
Three Candler County deputies and officers with the Metter Police Department showed recently they not only "protect," but they also fulfill the law enforcement’s motto with truly "serve."
Just a few days ago, while patroling Highway 121 South in Candler County, Deputy Duncan of the Candler County
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- Newsbreak | | 16 October 2025 | 15:06
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Chamber Urges Voters to Approve Redevelopment Powers on November 4th Ballot
On the November 4th ballot, voters in Vidalia, Lyons, and Toombs County will have the opportunity to cast votes for the passage or rejection of authorizing elected officials the right to exercise redevelopment powers under the Redevelopment Powers Law but what that means exactly may be vague to
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- Newsbreak | | 15 October 2025 | 15:06
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Army Aviation Heritage Foundation Brings Historic Helicopter Rides to Vidalia Onion Festival Airshow
The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation (AAHF) is thrilled to announce that it will be attending the Vidalia Onion Festival Airshow on April 25-26, 2026. Attendees will have the opportunity to take a ride in a historic Army helicopter, experiencing first-hand the sights and sounds of Army Aviation.
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- Newsbreak | | 15 October 2025 | 09:20
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