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  • Gov. Kemp Announces New Disaster Relief Measure for Georgia Farmers

    Governor Brian P. Kemp  announced Friday that the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) has unanimously approved a proposal redirecting $100 million to the Georgia Development Authority (GDA) for the purpose of providing disaster relief financial support for farmers and debris

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 01 November 2024 | 14:59
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  • J.D. Dickerson October Students of the Month

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    J.D. Dickerson Primary would like to celebrate the Students of the Month for the month of October.

    Back Row  (left to right):  Nathan Taylor, Aven Poole, Aubree Gilchrest, Bryson Lewis, Harper Gross, Eden Jo Thompson, Aria Hodges; Middle Row (left to right): Elizabeth Oxlaj, Asher Fussell, Khalila Tillman,

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 01 November 2024 | 14:05
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    Roundtree, Eddie Roy – Vidalia – Giving False Name.

    Ovalle, Humberto, Jr. – Reidsville – False Proof of Insurance; No Insurance.

    Newsome, Kyri – Vidalia- Suspended License; No Insurance.

    Smith, Marquis – Vidalia – Warrant Served.

    Williams,

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 01 November 2024 | 09:05
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  • Time Running Out for Early In-Person Voting

    If you have not voted early in person but plan to, time is running out!

    Early voting for the November 5 General Primary began on October 16 and will close at 5:00 Friday. If you have absentee ballots that have not been returned, you have until 7:00 Tuesday night to hand deliver them to the Toombs

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 31 October 2024 | 15:20
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  • STC’s Amanda Lively Graduates from TCSG’s Senior Leadership Academy

     Amanda LivelyTechnical College System of Georgia Senior Leadership Academy Graduate Amanda Lively of Southeastern Technical College

    The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) honored its 2024 Senior Leadership Academy on October 23, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia. Amanda Lively of Southeastern Technical

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 30 October 2024 | 12:42
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  • Lt. Banks of the Toombs County Sheriff's Office Receives National Recogition

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    Lt. Robyn Banks, Warrant/TAC Officer for the Toombs County Sheriff's Office, received national recognition recently for her role in overseeing the county’s 89 active registered sex and violent offenders. OffenderWatch recognized Lt. Banks for excellence in meeting the sex offender registry (SOR)

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 29 October 2024 | 13:12
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  • Santana Recognized Among TCSG's 2024 Alumni of the Year

    Noelia Santana

    The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced 23 recipients as Alumni of the Year from its 22 colleges. The award honors exceptional alumni who have made significant contributions in their fields, demonstrated leadership in their communities, and serve as ambassadors of technical

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 28 October 2024 | 12:39
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  • Hit and Run Victim Dies in Candler County

    A man lost his life Saturday afternoon in Candler County after he stopped to change a tire on Interstate 16.

    Around 4:40, Bulloch County First Responders were called to the scene of a pedestrian who had apparently been the victim of a hit and run. First responders found him lying on the shoulder

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 28 October 2024 | 12:31
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  • Early In-Person Voting Numbers High

    Early voting continues in Georgia for the General Election next week. As of Saturday, the Toombs County Board of Elections reports that 5,512 in person votes have been cast and 317 absentee ballots have been returned to be tallied. According to the University of Florida Election Lab that keeps a

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 28 October 2024 | 12:30
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Sportsbreak

  • Alexander Brothers/Elite Comfort Solutions High School Scoreboard

     

    High School Scoreboard – November 1st  

     

    Class A – Division I

    Savannah Country Day "Hornets" @ Vidalia "Indians"

    Toombs Co. "Bulldogs" @ Savannah Christian "Raiders"

    Dublin "Fighting Irish" @ Dodge Co. "Indians"

    Northeast "Raiders" @ East Laurens "Falcons"

    OFF - Swainsboro

     

    Class A - Division II

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    Sportsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 01 November 2024 | 09:35
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  • Lady Barons Lose vs Point

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    The Lady Barons Volleyball team faced off against the Point University Skyhawks on Wednesday evening, and despite coming off a win, the Lady Barons failed to carry over the momentum against Point and lost in three straight sets. The Lady Barons are in the final stretch of games and now need to win out

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 31 October 2024 | 14:24
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  • Toombs County Cheer Dawgs Shine with Back-to-Back 2nd Place Finishes

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    The Toombs County Cheer Dawgs put on impressive performances in back-to-back competitions this week, earning 2nd place finishes on both Thursday at Bacon County High School and Saturday at Jeff Davis High School. With each appearance, the team showed noticeable improvement, bringing more strength and

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 30 October 2024 | 08:01
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  • Barons Lose vs Life 

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    The Barons Men's Soccer wrapped up their 2024 campaign with a home makeup game on Monday afternoon vs the Life University Running Eagles. The Running Eagles gave the Barons everything they had, but they were unable to stop Life, giving up four goals in the first half and four in the second for an

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 30 October 2024 | 07:57
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  • Lady Barons Come Up Short Against Southeastern

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    The Lady Barons Basketball team started their 2024-25 campaign with a road trip to Florida, taking on Southeastern Fire in their first game of the year. The Lady Barons put up a tough fight but came up short, losing 89-85 to the Fire in the season opener. The Lady Barons shot 54.5% from the field on the

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 30 October 2024 | 07:53
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  • Toombs County Football Dominates Rival Vidalia with 51-6 Victory – Moves to 7-0

    10 29 24 Toombs County FB

    In the 38th meeting of their storied rivalry, the Toombs County Bulldogs delivered a commanding 51-6 win over the Vidalia Indians on Friday night at Booster Stadium. With this victory, Toombs County secured its fourth consecutive win over Vidalia, backed by a stellar performance from the Red

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 29 October 2024 | 09:34
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  • Sports & Scores This Week (10-28-24)

    October 28--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.

    Monday, October 28

    Tuesday, October 29

    Wednesday, October 30

    Softball: Toombs County 14, ACE Charter 0 F/4 (GHSA Class A Division 1 State Playoffs Elite 8 Columbus)

    Bremen 7, East Laurens 3 (GHSA Class A Division 1 State Playoffs

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 28 October 2024 | 08:13
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  • Red Devils Sink Vikings

    The Treutlen Vikings took to the road for their third game in 11 days on Friday night to Hawkinsville and fell to the Red Devils 27 – 13 at Bobby Gentry Stadium.  The loss snapped a two game road win streak for the Vikings.

    On the Vikings first possession, a Red Devil defender punched the ball out

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    Sportsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 27 October 2024 | 09:03
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  • Lady Dawgs Punch Ticket to Columbus with Strong Wins Over Heard County

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    Game 1 Recap:

    The Toombs County Lady Dawgs kicked off their Sweet 16 series against the Heard County Braves with a dominant 7-2 win, led by an impressive performance from pitcher Shay Stringer. Stringer struck out 13 batters, allowing only one hit and two runs over seven innings, though she gave

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 27 October 2024 | 07:29
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Community Calendar

Obituaries

  • Ms. Sylvia Rogers Norris, Soperton

    obit Norris Ms. Sylvia Rogers Norris, age 82 of Soperton passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, October 31, 2024 at the Treutlen County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Soperton. Born in Dublin, she was one of six children born to the late Curtis Judson Rogers Sr. and Mary Lucile Page Rogers.  She grew...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 01 November 2024 | 14:01
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  • Mary W. Lindsey, Lyons

    Mary W. Lindsey, age 83, of Lyons, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, after an extended illness.  She was a native of Toombs County and lived in Lyons most of her life.  She was a sewing machine operator at Oxford Industries and was a waitress.  She was a...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 31 October 2024 | 07:37
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  • Miss Alice Ann Mercer

    Alice Ann Mercer Funeral services for Miss Alice Ann Mercer were held Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the First Baptist Church in Twin City, GA. Burial was in the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church in Emanuel County. Reverend Tommy Veal officiated. Miss Mercer died Friday, October 25, 2024. Miss Alice Ann was born on...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 31 October 2024 | 07:35
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  • Mrs. Julia Heath Spivey, Vidalia

    Julia Heath Spivey Mrs. Julia Heath Spivey, age 89, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Treutlen Health & Rehab in Soperton, following an extended illness.  She was a native of Treutlen County and was a 1954 graduate of Treutlen County High School.  She was a homemaker and nursed at Treutlen County Hospital for...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 30 October 2024 | 07:33
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  • Ms. Minnie Mae Walker, Lyons

    obit Walker Minnie Mae Walker made her transition on October 21, 2024. She was born on August 3,1940, in Lyons, Georgia, was the third child among 15 siblings of the late Dorothy C. Walker and Colon Walker Sr. She graduated from Lyons Industrial High School in 1961, proudly known by her nickname, "BIG WALK."...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 29 October 2024 | 11:21
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  • Mrs. Eleanor Howard Gassett, Hinesville

    Mom Eleanor Howard Gassett passed away peacefully on Sunday October 27, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. Eleanor Howard Gassett was born on June 1, 1936 to the late David Lee Howard and Emma Fulton Howard in Long County, Georgia, and entered eternal rest on October 27, 2024, surrounded by her...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 29 October 2024 | 09:14
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  • Cheryl Jones Clifton, Palm Coast, Florida

    Cheryl Clifton Cheryl Jones Clifton, age 79, of Palm Coast, Florida, died on Thursday, October 24, 2024, following an extended illness. Mrs. Clifton was born in Lyons, Georgia and lived in Toombs County most of her life.  She graduated in 1963 from Lyons High School. She attended Georgia Women’s College in...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 29 October 2024 | 06:25
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  • Mr. Rick Hartley, Lyons

    Rick Hartley Mr. Rick Hartley, age 77, of Lyons, died Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Memorial Health in Savannah, after a brief illness.  He was a native of Wheeler County and a 1965 graduate of Wheeler County High School in Alamo.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam, attached to the Marines as a medic, and...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 28 October 2024 | 14:49
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  • Mrs. Geraldine Foskey Newbold, Adrian

    obit Newbold Mrs. Geraldine Foskey Newbold, age 89 of Adrian, Georgia passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at her beloved home. Born in Adrian, she is the last living of six children born to the late Gardner Roscoe and Florence Chance Foskey.  She attended school in...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 28 October 2024 | 12:26
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Church Calendar

  • November 10--Church Anniversary in Ailey

    November 10--Nepsey-Warren United Methodist Church, 203 N Pine Street in Ailey, invite everyone out to help them Celebrate their 152nd Church Anniversary, Sunday November 10th at 10:00 with guest speaker Rev. Rollie McLeod.  Pastor Uley Robbins
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 28 October 2024 | 11:51
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  • November 3--Church Anniversary in Vidalia

    November 3--New Life In Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invites you to their 25th Church Anniversary, Sunday November 3rd at 3:00 with guest speaker Brock Taylor of United Fellowship in Christ Ministries Church in Statesboro.  Pastor Germain Williams Church Mother Sister Johnnie Lawrence
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 28 October 2024 | 11:49
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  • November 17--Pastoral Anniversary in Mt. Vernon

    Pastoral Anniversary   November 17--Better Together Ministries, 202 Church Street in Mt. Vernon, invite you to the 12th Pastoral Anniversary for Pastor & First Lady Craig & Latoya Snead, November 17th at 2:00. Everyone is asked to wear white. Rev. Arthur Gordon.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 23 October 2024 | 12:13
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  • Fall Festival

    Fall Festival
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    Church Event | Kathy Hilt | 11 October 2024 | 10:47
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  • October 28-31, November 1,3--Pastor & Wife Appreciation in Vidalia

    October 28-31, November 1,3--East Park Church of God in Christ, 711 Fourth & Washington Street in Vidalia, would like you to come to the Pastor & Wife Appreciation 2024, October 28th through November 1st at 7:30 each night with various speakers including Bishop TL Snell, Supt. JL Hall, Supt. Larry Gordon, Pastor Julian Holland and Bishop Ben Hagan. And Closeout Service November 3rd at 3:00 with speaker Supt. Winton Phllips.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 23 September 2024 | 11:53
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  • Pass it along with...CHURCH NEWS!

    LET US GET YOUR MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC WITH CHURCH NEWS!    Your Church Speaks   Thank you for using Church News on News-Talk WVOP 970 AM and 105.3 FM, and southeastgeorgiatoday.com. Submit your church events to us at least 2 weeks ahead of time for the greatest coverage and best results. Include the name of the church, the church address, name of the event, date & time of the event, location of the event if other than the church, and any special speakers involved.  ** When including an image or images please send it as an attachment.  Use the jpg format for all images **   Send it to JIM PERRY! Email jperry @ radiojones.com ---Please note that FAX is no longer available.  Use email. 
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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