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McRae Couple Sentenced in Federal Court for Illegal Transportation of Minor
A Telfair County man and woman have been sentenced in federal court for the roles they played in the illegal transportation and other offenses regarding a minor.
Meg Heap, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, said Noah Zachery Cason, 25, of McRae entered a guilty plea in
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- Newsbreak | | 02 October 2026 | 14:42
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Interstate-16 Accident Claims Lives of Twin City Family Members
Three members of an Emanuel County family and a fourth extended family member tragically lost their lives Tuesday afternoon in an accident on Interstate 16 in Bryan County.
The family from Twin City have been identified as Tim Roundtree, his wife Kelsey, and one of their children Orion. The fourth
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- Newsbreak | | 01 October 2026 | 14:52
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No Jurors Needed for October 5th Toombs County Court
Toombs County Clerk of Courts Nancy Pittman advises that jurors summoned for duty on Monday, October 5th in Toombs County need not report.
All cases have been settled.
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- Newsbreak | | 01 October 2026 | 14:17
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Settlement Reached in EEOC Case Against Hazlehurst Grocery Store
A Hazlehurst chain grocery store has settled a claim filed against it by the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) on behalf of a former employee of the store.
On Tuesday, the EEOC issued a press release stating that Reynolds IGA Foodliner, a Piggly Wiggly franchisee, had agreed to pay
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- Newsbreak | | 30 September 2026 | 14:53
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Burns, Jaylin Shuquan – Vidlaia – Terroristic Threats and Act.
Daniels, Michael – Vidalia – Simple Battery (Family Violence).
Daniels, Brunson Sherria – Reidsville – Theft by Shoplifting.
Edmond, Donnie Ray – Vidalia – Warrant Executed.
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- Newsbreak | | 30 September 2026 | 13:50
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K-9 Ferry: Proving Again You Can Run But You Cannot Hide!
Candler County Sheriff's Office Deputy Womack and K-9 Ferry
Candler County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Ferry is being credited with the apprehension of a suspect Monday afternoon.
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office says first responders had been dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on Excelsior Church
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- Newsbreak | | 29 September 2026 | 14:40
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Brewton-Parker Student Dies in Sunday Crash
Brewton-Parker Christian University is mourning the death of on one of its students.
Ella Jenkins, age 18, of Gray, was a passenger in a small pickup truck Sunday when she was ejected and killed at the intersection of Springhaven Road and Georgia Highway 31.
Georgia State Patrol reports that the
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- Newsbreak | | 29 September 2026 | 14:34
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Historic Graduation Rate at Toombs County High School
The milestone continues a strong record of student success at Toombs County High School, which has maintained a graduation rate above 93% for seven consecutive years. This year’s 96.4% rate also exceeds Georgia’s 2026 statewide graduation rate of 88.5% by 7.9 percentage points.
“Achieving a 96.4%
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- Newsbreak | | 29 September 2026 | 13:00
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Gov. Kemp Temporarily Suspends Fuel Excise Tax
On Monday Governor Brian P. Kemp declared a state of emergency due to global market volatility and suspended the state's motor fuel excise tax for a period of 30 days. The suspension will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on September 29 and run through October 29. The governor's executive order declaring
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- Newsbreak | | 29 September 2026 | 09:32
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Two From Claxton Lose Their Lives in Toombs County Accident
Two people from Claxton died Thursday morning in a two vehicle crash in Toombs County.
GSP troopers from Reidsville said an accident occurred around 6:40 on Highway 292 east of Emmanuel Circle claimed the lives of 42-year-old Christopher Greene and 53-old Jennifer Castro.
Investigators said a
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- Newsbreak | | 28 September 2026 | 14:30
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DNR Investigating Hunting Fatality in Wheeler County
A 23-year-old man from Wheeler County lost his life early last Saturday morning in a hunting incident and a 57-year-old man was arrested and charged with multiple offenses.
According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division, around 3:30 a.m. on September 26 the
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- Newsbreak | | 28 September 2026 | 14:28
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Becky Rollins Named Lyons 2026 Citizen of the Year
Lyons Mayor Willis NeSmith had the distinction of announcing the 2026 Lyons Citizen of the Year Thursday night and the mayor delivered a glowing and accurate description of the recipient. From the beginning of his address, it was clear that this year’s honoree would be Lyons native Rebecca Lee
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- Newsbreak | | 25 September 2026 | 14:56
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BPCU Hosts Constitution Day Panel
(From left to right: Dr. Roger Byrd, Professor Lynn Addison, Dr. Jodi Ford, Lee Lemke, and Dean Alford.)
Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) hosted a panel discussion on Constitution Day, September 17, to commemorate the holiday, focusing on corrections, reentry, and constitutional rights. The
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- Newsbreak | | 25 September 2026 | 08:59
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GBI Arrests Six Individuals Following Drug Investigation in Metter
The GBI has arrested and charged six people following a drug investigation in Metter, Candler County, GA, led by the GBI Southeastern Regional Drug Enforcement Office.
The following people were arrested:
- Collis Brown, age 43, of Metter, GA, charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine, Possession of
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- Newsbreak | | 24 September 2026 | 14:29
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Pilot Escapes Injuries in Telfair County Helicopter Crash
A pilot was found unharmed following a helicopter crash in McRae last Friday, but the aircraft received substantial damage.
James Atkins, Chief of the Telfair County Fire and Emergency Management Agency, said around 3:00 last Friday afternoon, Telfair County Fire Department, Telfair County EMS and
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- Newsbreak | | 23 September 2026 | 14:56
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GBI Investigating Swainsboro Death
The GBI is investigating the death of Minh Thanh Phan, age 48, of Swainsboro, GA, following a use-of-force incident. On September 21, 2026, the Swainsboro Police Department requested the GBI to investigate. No officers fired live rounds during the incident.
Preliminary information indicates that at
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- Newsbreak | | 23 September 2026 | 14:53
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Candler County Industrial Authority Present Economic Impact Analysis of Potential Data Center
The discussion about data centers in Candler County continues, with Candler County Administrator Bryan Aasheim issuing a statement Tuesday morning revealing a proposed economic impact statement presented to him by Hannah Mullins, President and CEO of the Candler County Industrial Authority. But
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- Newsbreak | | 22 September 2026 | 15:14
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New Road Construction Now Open to Drivers
Are you ready to take a new drive through some of Toombs County?
Tuesday morning, the orange safety barrels from the Toombs Corporate Center from State Route 130 near the Toombs Corporate Center in Lyons to Green Oak Road near Santa Claus were removed by McLendon Enterprises workers and the news
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- Newsbreak | | 22 September 2026 | 15:03
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