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  • Commissioner King: Get Ahead of Hurricane Season

    ATLANTA – As the 2023 Hurricane Season begins, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is encouraging all Georgians to begin taking steps to prepare for a potential disaster.

    “Just last year, our neighbors in Florida were victim to the third-costliest hurricane in United States

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 01 June 2023 | 10:47
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  • Today's Top Stories From ABC News - June 1st

    DEBT CEILING
    The House was set to vote Wednesday night on a compromise deal to raise the debt ceiling. The Congressional Budget Office determined the bill would reduce the deficit by 1.5 trillion dollars over 10 years. The measure appeared to have enough support despite opposition from some

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 01 June 2023 | 06:44
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  • Vandals Cause Changes at Vidalia Recreation Department

    A person or persons with nothing better to do with their time than destroying city property is affecting the rights and privileges of others.

    Wednesday morning the City of Vidalia Recreation Department announced it will be making changes after vandalism was discovered in the bathrooms on Wednesday

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 01 June 2023 | 00:00
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  • MoCo Grant for Recreation Rescinded

    It was great news for Montgomery County citizens when it comes to recreation, but that excitement has been short-lived.

    Recently  Montgomery County Commissioners were notified that the county had received a $2.2 million grant for recreation  and  Recreation Department Director Kendall Bennamon

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 31 May 2023 | 14:55
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.

    McGowan, Dale Robert - Vidalia - Theft by shoplifting/criminal trespass

    Oscar, William Sha'ron - Vidalia - Possession of a controlled substance/no insurance/headlight requirements

    Collins, Nayana Rai – Vidalia – Warrant served (Soperton)

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 31 May 2023 | 06:34
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  • Youth Place in VFW Art Content

    Art with Shirley

    Luke Mitchell with Shirley Curl, District 6 President of the VFW Auxiliary

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    Levi Worth

    Recently two high school students placed in the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest.  Luke Mitchell was awarded the first-place honor and his artwork has

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 30 May 2023 | 09:07
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  • Annual Memorial Day Ceremony Held in Vidalia

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    Fort Stewart Color Guard prepares to Post the Color prior to Monday's annual Memorial Day ceremony

    We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.

    The annual Memorial Day service hosted by the J. Barry Jones Post #3563 Veterans of Foreign Wars and VFW Auxiliary was held at 3:00 in Southeastern

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 29 May 2023 | 17:59
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  • Memorial Health Meadows Hospital Donates $7,500 to Southeastern Technical College

    Check presentation Southeastern Technical College 05 23 23(Left to right: Hillary Thompson, VP of Human Resources; Sandra Kate Ellington, Ethics & Compliance Officer; Jared Kirby, Chief Financial Officer; Jeffrey Harden, Chief Nursing Officer; Blythe Wilcox, Director of STC Foundation; Matt Hasbrouck, Chief Executive Officer; Larry Calhoun, STC

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 26 May 2023 | 17:38
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  • Remembering Our Veterans

    The annual Memorial Day ceremony presented by the J. Barry Jones Post #3563 and VFW Auxiliary will be held Monday at 3:00 p.m. in Southeastern Technical College.

    LTC Heather D. Doran of Fort Stewart will be the keynote speaker with participation from local Boy Scout Troop 933, Toombs County Vocal

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 26 May 2023 | 11:49
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Sportsbreak

  • VRD Teams Finish Second at Lyons Youth Tournament

    June 1-- Congratulations to two Vidalia Recreation Department All-Star Teams on finishing in second place at the Lyons Recreation Department Youth Softball and Baseball Tournaments.

    6 1 23 VHS 14U Girls

    VRD 14U Girls - (L to R, Front): Lilly Menard, Aubrey Jones, Addi Welch, Ivy Berry, Paisley Ledford; (Back): Coach

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 01 June 2023 | 08:05
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  • Hanna Concludes Trip to NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships

    5 30 23 052623 WTF Recap D. Hanna Credit to IWU Athletics6205

    MARION, Ind. –Brewton-Parker women’s track and field student-athlete Destiny Hanna competed at the 2023 NAIA Women’s Outdoor Track and Field National Championships this week in Marion, Indiana.

    The freshman sprinter completed her trip to Indiana after racing in the prelims of both the 100m and

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 30 May 2023 | 13:59
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  • Indians Place Three on All-Region 1st Team!

    5 30 23 VHS

    The Region 3AA All-Region Baseball Team was recently announced, and the Vidalia Indians placed three players on the 1st team and one additional player on the 2nd team.

    Walker Moncus (3B), Cason Banks (OF), and Lawson Lowe (1B) were all chosen as 1st team selections, while Kaleb Bennett (OF) was

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 30 May 2023 | 13:56
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  • Sports and Scores This Week (5-29-23)

    May 29--- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week. 

    Monday, May 29

    NASCAR: Cup Series at Charlotte Winner: Ryan Blaney

    Baseball: A's 7, Braves 2 

    Tuesday, May 30

    Baseball: A's 2, Braves 1

    Wednesday, May 31

    Baseball: Braves 4, A's 2 

    Thursday, June 1

    Friday, June 2

    Baseball: Braves

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 29 May 2023 | 08:37
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  • 30th Annual United Way Golf Tournament Held

    May 26—The 2023 Toombs-Montgomery-Wheeler Counties 30th Annual United Way Golf Tournament was held Thursday,May 25th at Willow Lake Golf Club in Metter. Twenty-one teams competed and helped raise over $20,000 for the United Way.""We want to thank all of the players,sponsors, and volunteers that came

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 28 May 2023 | 12:59
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  • Toombs County Golf - 8th in State

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    The Toombs County golf team competed in the 2023 state championship tournament on 5-22 and 5-23 at Okefenokee Country Club in Waycross. Due to the rain, the 36 hole tournament was shortened to 18 holes over the 2 days. The bulldogs placed 8th in their first state appearance in decades with a score of

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 25 May 2023 | 08:54
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  • Toombs Baseball All Region GHSA 3-AA

    5 25 23 irst Team All Region Baseball61895 25 23 Second Team All Region Baseball6190

    Congratulations to these DAWGS for making the All Region Team!
    1st Team Pitcher - Lucas O'Conner
    1st Team Utility - Trayvone Harris
    2nd Team Infield  - Wil Watts
    2nd Team Infield -  Jesus Quintero
    2nd Team DH - Brantley Upshaw

    (Courtesy of Toombs County Athletics) 

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 25 May 2023 | 07:10
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  • McGregor Earns Appointment with US Naval Academy

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    (L-R) Marca McGregor (mother), Seth McGregor, Scott McGregor (father). (Back): VHS CTAE Instructor Gray Meredith, Head Coach Mandy Godbee, Coach Lee Humphrey, and Coach Dermon Simmons.

    At Vidalia High School Seth McGregor signed to go to college but also signed to serve his country and go to the

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 24 May 2023 | 11:15
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  • Student Athletes at VHS Sign Letters of Intent for Scholarships

    5 24 23 VHS Beasley Signs61695 24 23 VHS Jermon Signs6170

    Last Thursday at Vidalia High School four student athletes signed letters of content for scholarships to continue their education and athletic careers. Congratulations to seniors Brandon Beasley (Top) and Jamari Jermon (Above) who are headed to Truett McConnell University in Cleveland, Ga. Both

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 24 May 2023 | 10:50
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Community Calendar

  • Cancer Survivor Support Day

    Cancer Survivor Day 2023

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 30 May 2023 | 14:35
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  • Be Safe On The Water

    Boating safety

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 26 May 2023 | 11:13
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  • Travel Safety Tips

    Motel Safety

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 26 May 2023 | 11:11
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  • Georgia First Bank Celebration

    Ga First Anniversary

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 18 May 2023 | 11:42
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  • 2023 VHS Youth Baseball Camp

    5 17 23 VHS Baseball Camp

    The Vidalia baseball team is hosting its annual Youth Baseball Camp Tuesday, June 6 thru Thursday, June 8, from 9-12 each morning. The cost is $75 dollars to register which will also include a camp T-shirt. Campers will be able to register on the morning of June 6 starting at 8:30.
    The camp will

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    Community Event | Bob Roberts | 17 May 2023 | 15:45
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  • TSA Camp

    TSA Camp

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 16 May 2023 | 09:06
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  • Vidalia Aquatics Center Open

    The Vidalia Recreation Department would like to announce upcoming events for the pool season at the Vidalia Aquatics Facility.

    The Vidalia Aquatics Facility will open to the public on May 27th.  Pool hours will be Tuesday-Saturday from noon until 5:00 PM and Sunday hours will be 1 PM to 5 PM.  The

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 09 May 2023 | 15:47
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  • Toombs GOP Meetings

    The Toombs County GOP meetings are held each second Tuesday of every month at Hardware Pizza in Lyons beginning at 6:00 p.m.

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 08 May 2023 | 09:56
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  • RTCA Summer Sports Camp

    RTCA Summer Camps

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 19 April 2023 | 14:50
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Obituaries

  • Mr. Frank Batay

    obit Batay Mr. Frank “FP” Batay, age 74, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at his home following an extended illness.  He was a lifelong resident of Toombs County and attended Montgomery County High School.  He entered the U.S. Army in 1969 and served one tour of duty in Vietnam.  He was the recipient of...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 31 May 2023 | 13:46
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  • Mrs. Thelma Beasley, Uvalda

    obit Beasley Mrs. Thelma Beasley, age 77, of Uvalda, died Monday evening, May 29, 2023, at home after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Community Hospice. She was born in Manatee, Florida and lived in Toombs County since 1986. She was of the Baptist faith and in her spare...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 31 May 2023 | 12:24
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  • Mr. Bruce Dutcher, Atlanta

    obit Dutcher Mr. Bruce Gill Dutcher died peacefully on Memorial Day, May 29, 2023, surrounded by his family in Atlanta, Georgia, following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on December 6, 1949, in Hartford Connecticut, and raised by his loving late stepfather, Thomas Franklin Richardson and...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 31 May 2023 | 10:23
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  • Mrs. Elaine Kersey, Lyons

    obit Kersey Elaine S. Kersey, age 64 passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Agape Hospice.  She was born December 16, 1958 in Savannah to Francis and Gladys Sherwood and had lived in Toombs County most of her life.  She was a bookkeeper for...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 30 May 2023 | 14:59
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  • Mrs. Mary Barwick Flowers, Vidalia

    Mary Flowers Mrs. Mary Barwick Flowers, age 59, of Vidalia, died Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a sudden illness.  She was a native of Treutlen County and grew up in the Mt. Moriah Community in Toombs County.  She lived in the Vidalia area most of her life, was a...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 26 May 2023 | 17:34
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  • Mr. Gary Sikes, Mt. Vernon

    Gary Sikes Mr. Gary Sikes, age 73, of Mt. Vernon, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah after a brief illness.  He was a native of Tattnall County, growing up in Cobbtown before moving to Mt. Vernon in 1969.  He was a heavy equipment operator and was owner/operator of Sikes Land...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 26 May 2023 | 13:57
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  • Mrs. Cornelia Stanford, Conyers

    obit Stanford Cornelia 'Connie' Morrison Stanford, of Conyers passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the age of 84.  She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Murlie Morrison and sister Elizabeth Pilgrim.  She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jim Stanford; daughters, Jenny and Alan Akin and April...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 26 May 2023 | 10:52
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  • Mr. Nicholas Marsicano

    obit Marsicano It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Mr. Nicholas F. Marsicano, who was born on 06/13/1947 a native of Hazleton, PA.  He passed away peacefully at his home in Vidalia, GA, on Monday, May 8th, 2023, at the age of 75. Nick possessed a remarkable and charming personality. He was...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 26 May 2023 | 09:22
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  • Ms. Grennette Montgomery

    Obit Montgomery Vincent R. Drummer Funeral Home announces the death of Grennette (Mary Helen) Montgomery age 83 of Tampa, FL.  Grennette was born on February 9, 1940, in Uvalda, Georgia, to the late Reverend Wilbur and Mildred Wooten. She confessed Christ as her personal savior at an early age. In addition to her...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 26 May 2023 | 09:14
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Church Calendar

  • June 5-9--VBS at Cedar Crossing

    June 5-9--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church invites everyone aged 2 up to adult to their Vacation Bible School"Twists & Turns", June 5th through June 9th from 6:30 8:30 each evening.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 18 May 2023 | 12:40
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    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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