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  • Snow Doesn't Stop Attempt to Commit Crimes

    The Metter Police Department says a man took advantage of the snow and ice storm Tuesday night and decided to attempt to enter in a few Metter citizens automobiles and even making entry into some of those. Once the perpetrator gained entry, he helped himself to items he found inside those

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 24 January 2025 | 17:16
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  • Toombs Grand Jury Return Bills of Indictment

    Tthe Toombs County Grant Jury convened last Monday where they were presented 9 bills of indictment, with the grand jury returning all bills as true.

    Indictments against individuals included two for aggravated assault; one for theft by deception; one for failure to register as a sex offender; one

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 24 January 2025 | 17:15
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    Brown, Javontey Robert – Macon – Interference with Custody.

    Carlos, Luna Juan – Vidalia – No Driver’s License.

    Jordan, Janyce Danielle – Vidalia – No Driver’s License.

    Ramirez, Villicana Jose Luis – Vidalia – No Driver’s License.

    Brown,

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 24 January 2025 | 09:54
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  • Special Weather Statement From GEMA

    The following special weather statement has been issued from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency.

    ICY ROADS EXPECTED LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MIDDAY THURSDAY ACROSS MUCH OF NORTH GEORGIA AND ALL OF MIDDLE GEORGIA
    Special Weather Statement issued January 22 at 3:42PM EST by NWS Peachtree

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 22 January 2025 | 16:46
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  • Closures and Schedule Changes For Thursday, January 23rd

    The following closures and schedule changes are for Thursday, January 23rd.  These will be updated often as more information becomes available.

    Vidalia City Hall will open at 12:00 noon Thursday, January 23rd. 

    All Montgomery County Offices, Solid Waste Sites, and The Courthouse will remain closed
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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 22 January 2025 | 12:15
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  • Updated - Latest Weather Alert From The National Weather Service

    Until Thursday 8:00 am

    Action Recommended

    Make preparations per the instructions

    Issued By

    Atlanta - GA, US, National Weather Service

    Affected Area

    Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Georgia

    Description

    ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 22 January 2025 | 08:38
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  • Latest Weather Update From The National Weather Service

    LATEST WEATHER UPDATE as of 1/21/25 @ 1 p.m.
     
    National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
     
    Hazardous Weather Outlook
    ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
    * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches.
    * WHERE...Middle Georgia.
    * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST
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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 21 January 2025 | 13:57
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  • Altamaha Bridge on U.S. Hwy. #1 Remains Open for Travel

    Toombs County EMA Director Lynn Moore has notified the media stating that the Georgia Department of Transportation has NOT closed the Altamaha River Bridge near Plant Hatch and has no plans to so at this time.

    Moore said DOT inspectors will monitor the situation and make that decision ONLY IF

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 21 January 2025 | 12:27
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  • Updated Area Closings and Schedule Changes Due to the Winter Weather

    The following are closings and schedule changes for this week.  This list will be updated as more information is made available.

    Vidalia City Hall will open at 8:30 am on Tuesday, January 21st and close at lunch due to impending inclement weather.  Vidalia City Hall will be closed on Wednesday,

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 20 January 2025 | 18:30
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  • City of Vidalia Urges Residents to Prepare

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 20 January 2025 | 18:19
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  • EMA Director Issues Warning

    Toombs County EMA Director Lynn Moore says the area is officially under a winter storm warning with the possibility of freezing rain, sleet, and up to 2 inches of accumulated snow.

    Moore says the winter weather is expected to start Tuesday afternoon and be done by midnight.  However, freezing

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 20 January 2025 | 15:25
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  • Winter Storm Warning Issued

    The National Weather Service in Atlanta, GA has issued the following Winter Storm Warning from 10:00 am Tuesday until 7:00 am Wednesday for our area.

    Affected Area

    Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Georgia

    Description

    ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM
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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 20 January 2025 | 13:15
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  • Vidalia Fire Chief Brian Sikes Issues Statement on Upcoming Winter Weather

    "We have the potential for a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain and very cold wind chills Tuesday and Wednesday.  We ask that everyone stay off the roads during this inclement weather if possible.  If you go out, please drive with extreme caution ad wear appropriate closing for the winter

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 20 January 2025 | 13:07
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  • Area Under Cold Weather Advisory and Potential Winter Weather On The Way

    Our area is currently under a cold weather advisory from the national weather service.  With the potential for winter precipitation and temperatures well below freezing upcoming, the following tips for preparation are recommended during the coming days.

    Protect the four P’s, people, pets, pipes,

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 20 January 2025 | 07:41
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  • Toombs BOE Recognizes Winners

    The 2024-2025 Debra Brantley Special Education Teacher of the Year Award was presented to TCHS Special Education Teacher, Mrs. Katie Goodwin, for her outstanding service to the students in the Toombs County School System.

    Debra Brantley spec ed teacher of the yearleft to right: Mrs. Katie Goodwin (TCHS Special education teacher), Mrs.

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 18 January 2025 | 12:08
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  • Vidalia High School Continues Academic Excellence with Rising Honor Roll and End of Course Scores

    Vidalia High School is celebrating a significant achievement in academic excellence as the Honor Roll and End of Course numbers continue to rise following the first semester of the 2025/26 school year. A remarkable 282 students earned recognition as either Arrow Honor Roll or Honor Roll students

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 18 January 2025 | 11:56
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  • VHS Show Choir Hosts Clinic

    Choral Clinic

    Thursday, January 16th, the Vidalia Voices (VHS Show Choir) hosted a Jump Start Choral Clinic for the Chief Singers (JR Trippe chorus students). The event consisted of learning new choral warm-ups, singing in rounds, choreography, an introduction to sight singing, and pizza for lunch. VHS students led

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 18 January 2025 | 11:50
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  • Emanuel County Fire & Rescue Receives Grants

    The Emanuel County Fire & Resue has been awarded two federal grants totaling an estimated $777,000 from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program.

    Nearly $743,000 of the grant funding will be used to purchase two new fire engines and officials are hopeful each engine will have the capacity

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 17 January 2025 | 14:42
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