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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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Two Juveniles Shot in Baxley Sunday
Two young people were shot in Baxley Sunday, and both were airlifted to the Appling County Hospital for treatment.
Baxley Police responded to the 1100 block Lawanna Drive Sunday afternoon after receiving a call of shots being fired. At the scene, they found two juveniles both with gunshot wounds.
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- Newsbreak | | 14 October 2025 | 15:05
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Metter Police Working to Solve Motel Death Investigation
Law enforcement is working a death investigation after a deceased individual was discovered Monday at a Metter hotel.
According to the Metter Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Baymont Motel regarding an out-of-town guest who had been found deceased. The Baymont Motel is beside
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- Newsbreak | | 14 October 2025 | 15:02
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STC Foundation Hosts Annual Appreciation BBQ, Announces $68,000+ Endowment for New Scholarship
Photo (L-R): STC President Larry Calhoun, Mary Flanders, Dr. Dorsey FlandersSoutheastern Technical College (STC) and the Southeastern Technical College Foundation (STCF) hosted their Annual Appreciation BBQ on October 7, 2025, celebrating the generosity and commitment of Foundation donors, trustees,
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- Newsbreak | | 13 October 2025 | 15:50
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – October 17th
Class A – Division I
Vidalia "Indians" @ Swainsboro "Tigers"
Savannah Country Day "Hornets" @ Toombs Co. "Bulldogs"
Bleckley Co. "Royals" @ Dublin "Fighting Irish"
East Laurens "Falcons" @ Washington Co. "Golden Hawks"
Off – Savannah Christian
Class A -
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 October 2025 | 10:35
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Toombs County Sweeps Oglethorpe County in Doubleheader Behind Power Performances from Quintero and Smith
The Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs swept a doubleheader against Oglethorpe County on Wednesday at Toombs County High School, powered by standout performances from Natalie Quintero and Mishi Smith.
Game 1: Quintero Shines in Shutout Win
In the opener, Natalie Quintero launched two home runs and
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 October 2025 | 07:52
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Vidalia High School Indians Capture 18th Region Championship
The Vidalia High School Indians Softball team has once again proven why they’re one of the premier programs in the state, claiming the Region 3A Division 1 Championship after finishing region play with an impressive 7-2 record. This marks the 18th Region Championship in program history and the fifth in
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 October 2025 | 14:21
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Vidalia High School Cross Country Teams Shine at 3 Rivers Classic
(Boys team- Brennan Hammock, Nick Foskey, Kartel Lane, Cash Driggers, Simon Collins, Wyatt Vassey, Greg Taylor, Marvin Onate)Boys Finish 2nd Overall; Multiple Personal Records Set by Both TeamsThe Vidalia High School cross country teams showcased exceptional performances at the 3 Rivers Classic
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 October 2025 | 14:08
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Sports & Scores This Week (10-13-25)
October 13--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week
Monday, October 13
Football: Falcons 24, Bills 14
Softball: Trion 5, Treutlen 0 (Game 1) & Trion 9, Treutlen 2 (Game 2) (GHSA Class A Division 2 First Round State Playoffs)
Tuesday, October 14
Wednesday, October 15
Softball: Vidalia
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 October 2025 | 07:22
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – October 10th
Class A – Division I
37 Savannah Christian "Raiders" @ Vidalia "Indians" 14 F
42 Swainsboro "Tigers" @ Savannah Country Day "Hornets" 14 F
Off – Toombs Co., Dublin, East Laurens
Class A - Division II
43 Wilcox Co. "Patriots" @ Dooly Co. "Bobcats" 0 F
0 Telfair Co.
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- Sportsbreak | | 10 October 2025 | 10:38
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Vikings Win Third Straight Over Eagles
The Treutlen Vikings returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and never looked back, routing the Eagles of Montgomery County 46 – 6 Thursday night at Bobby Driggers Stadium in Soperton. The win gives the Vikings their third win in a row in the series over their rivals.
The Vikings won the coin
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- Sportsbreak | | 10 October 2025 | 10:01
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Lady Vikes Make History with Sweep on Senior Night
The Lady Vikes capped off their regular season in dominant fashion, sweeping Tattnall County at home on Senior Night. The pair of victories not only celebrated the team’s seniors but also marked a historic milestone for the Treutlen County softball program....For the first time in program history,- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 09 October 2025 | 17:34
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Bland Drives In Five As Toombs County Bulldogs Top Metter On Senior Night
Taylor Bland drove in five runs on five hits to lead the Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs past the Metter Tigers 14–7 on Tuesday night. The win capped off Senior Night and closed out an impressive regular season for the Bulldogs.
Bland singled in runs in the first, second, and fourth innings before
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 October 2025 | 13:07
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Community Calendar
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Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting
The Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Treutlen County Extension Office, 5032 S. Third Street, Soperton.
Please RSVP by October 22 to NancyAnne Conner at 706-612-4020 (This email address is being protected
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- Community Event | | 15 October 2025 | 09:11
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The Franklinia Playhouse Presents....
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- Community Event | | 14 October 2025 | 14:37
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Gentle Yoga For Stressed Out Moms
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- Community Event | | 22 September 2025 | 10:46
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VHA Benefit Dinner Featuring Riley Gaines
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- Community Event | | 04 September 2025 | 16:18
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Retired Educators to Meet
The Toombs County Retired Educators Association will meet on Thursday, September 4, at 10:30 in the Dr. Mark and Tonya Spivey Library on Jackson Street in Vidalia. There will be a reception for new members.
Vidalia Chief of Police Robert Shore will present a program on Driver Safety for Older
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- Community Event | | 26 August 2025 | 15:29
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Obituaries
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Nina Page Bryan, Vidalia
Nina Page Bryan, age 78, of Vidalia, Georgia, passed away on October 17, 2025, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. Nina was best known for the passion she had for her family, her love of reading, cooking, shopping, thrifting, and spending time with her girls. She loved animals and being... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 October 2025 | 15:50
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Mrs. Tommie Rotton Powell, Soperton
Funeral services for Mrs. Tommie Rotton Powell will be held Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home with burial in the Faith Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Treutlen County. Reverend Baron Powell will officiate. Mrs. Powell died Wednesday, October 15, 2025... - Information
- Obituary | | 16 October 2025 | 16:11
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Ms. Barbara Flack McClish, Cobbtown
Barbara Flack McClish, age 91, of Cobbtown, died Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Azalea Health & Rehab in Metter following a brief illness. She was raised in southern Ohio, but was born Indianapolis, Indiana. After marriage, she moved to Ft. Myers, Florida in 1964, where she raised her family. In... - Information
- Obituary | | 16 October 2025 | 14:25
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Deacon Lester Marvn "Moke" Williams
Lester Marvin “Moke” Williams was born May 14, 1938, to the late James and Estella Williams. He departed this life on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Marvin, to some, but "Moke" to most, was a hard-working jack of all trades. There was nothing he could not fix. He loved farming, and he loved his hogs. Marvin...- Information
- Obituary | | 16 October 2025 | 13:55
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Mrs. Peggy Parker Henry McGowan, Vidalia
Mrs. Peggy Parker Henry McGowan, age 90, of Vidalia, died Monday, October 13, 2025, at Oxley Park Health & Rehab in Lyons following an extended illness. She was born on December 23, 1934, in Emanuel County to the late James Turner Parker and Sarah Ann Phillips Parker. She later moved to Treutlen... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 October 2025 | 07:19
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Mrs. Mary Whiteley Jacoby, Vidalia
Mrs. Mary Whiteley Jacoby, age 83, of Vidalia, died Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Cliffs City, Maryland and a 1960 graduate of Chestertown High School in Chestertown, Maryland. Her former husband was in the... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 October 2025 | 16:33
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Mrs. Barbara Yvonne Stephens Garrett, South Thompson Community
Mrs. Barbara Yvonne Stephens Garrett, age 85, of the South Thompson Community, entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, October 11, 2025. She was a homemaker who loved to bake, especially cakes. She also was an avid quilter with special friends on Tuesday’s at South Thompson Baptist... - Information
- Obituary | | 12 October 2025 | 15:45
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Mr. Adam Moore, Baxley
Mr. Adam Moore, age 59, of Baxley, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Lumber City Care Center, following an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Baxley, a diesel mechanic for many years, and served our country in the United States Army. Adam loved helping everyone and was a...- Information
- Obituary | | 12 October 2025 | 13:28
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Mr. William “Billy” Howard McGuigan, Vidalia
Mr. William “Billy” Howard McGuigan, age 75, of Vidalia, died Friday, October 10, 2025, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after an extended illness. He was born in New Jersey, and as child moved to Jacksonville, Florida where he lived until moving to Toombs County in 2000. He was a U.S... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 October 2025 | 14:16
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Church Calendar
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Fall Festival at North Thompson Baptist Church
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- Church Event | | 16 October 2025 | 11:11
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October 26--Pastor's Anniversary in Alston
October 26--Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 4590 Highway 135 in Alston, would like you to come to Rev. Lehmon Smith's 21st Pastor Anniversary Celebration, Sunday October 26th at 11:00 with guest minister Rev. Randy Salem of Lovely Hill Baptist Church in Soperton.- Information
- Church Event | | 14 October 2025 | 11:44
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October 26--Homecoming near Uvalda
October 26--Charlotte Church, 911 Charlotteville Road near Uvalda, invites everyone to come and enjoy their Homecoming, Sunday October 26th at 10:30 with guest speaker and special music from Kenny Croft and Mercy Road Band. Dinner served after.- Information
- Church Event | | 14 October 2025 | 11:43
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October 13-17--Revival at Snowhill
October 13-17--Snowhill Community Church wants to see you at their Fall Revival, Monday October 13th and 14th with Rev. Aaron White. Then Rev. Cliff Kirkland October 15th, 16th and 17th. It's 7:30 each night.- Information
- Church Event | | 10 October 2025 | 19:13
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October 21-23--Fall Revival time in Vidalia
October 21-October 23--Solomon Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 902 Thompson Street Ext in Vidalia, would like you to join them for their Fall Revival "Maximum Impact", October 21st through October 23rd at 7:00 each night with revivalist Pastor Fred Ricks of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Roopville Georgia. - Information
- Church Event | | 10 October 2025 | 18:53
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October 25--Gospel Sing in Glenwood
October 25--Snowhill Community Church in Glenwood invites everyone to a Gospel Sing, Saturday October 25th at 7:00 featuring Jennifer McGhee Warren of McRae.- Information
- Church Event | | 09 October 2025 | 11:38
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October 26--Men's Day in Mt. Vernon
October 26--St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 606 Martin Luther King Drive in Mt. Vernon, invites you to Men's Day, Sunday October 26th at 11:15. Pastor, Rev. Samuel C. Baker- Information
- Church Event | | 03 October 2025 | 18:52
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October 19--Clergy Appreciation Month in Mt. Vernon
October 19--St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 606 Martin Luther King Drive in Mt. Vernon, would like you to help observe Clergy Appreciation Month, Sunday October 19th at 11:15 with Evangelist Kimberly Smith. Pastor, Rev. Samuel C. Baker- Information
- Church Event | | 03 October 2025 | 18:51
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October 26--Family & Friends Day in Vidalia
October 26--Holy Ghost Temple of Faith, 303 McIntosh Street in Vidalia, invites you to their Family & Friends Day, Sunday October 26th at 2:00 with guest speaker Pastor Randy Scott of Greenland Baptist and First African Baptist Churches in Waynesville. Pastor Perry & Co-Pastor Betty Edgerton - Information
- Church Event | | 01 October 2025 | 11:50
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