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Vidalia City Schools Honor Retirees
(seated, L to R): Phyllis James, Sandy Seidling, Jan Barfield; (standing, L to R): Lori Harn, Gene Fountain, Tracey Lovelace, Chris Carroll, Wanda Nanney, Harriett Smiley and Sarah Montford. (Not pictured: Lexs Wright)
Eleven employees of the Vidalia City School System are retiring at the end of
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- Newsbreak | | 13 May 2021 | 00:00
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Don't Stockpile Gasoline
ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King today urged Georgians to not stockpile gasoline and to practice safe gasoline filling and storing measures.
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“In response to the recent cyber attack against the Colonial Pipeline, there have been numerous reports of Georgians stockpiling- Information
- Newsbreak | | 12 May 2021 | 15:24
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Barfield Accepts ARC Volunteer Leadership
Everyone is familiar with the Red Cross Blood Drives and that donations saves lives, but did you know there’s another area of the Red Cross that also needs your help? Leitha Barfield is the new Community Volunteer Leader and as a volunteer herself, reminds the community that the Red Cross is also
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- Newsbreak | | 12 May 2021 | 00:00
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Kemp Temporarily Suspends Georgia's Fuel Tax
On Tuesday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order to temporarily suspend the gas tax in Georgia in light of the Colonial Pipe Line cyber attack. The Governor also announced that Georgia is increasing the weight limits for truck transporting fuel, providing more supply for stations
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- Newsbreak | | 11 May 2021 | 11:53
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Johnson Presented Sweet Onion Award for May
Wilson Johnson (3rd from right) with his wife Lorrance, Vidalia Mayor Doug Rope, Mayor Pro Tem John Raymond Turner and Johnson' Church Family
A man who devotes himself to the community and church with a heartfelt focus on the youth was recognized by Vidalia Mayor Doug Roper Monday night as this
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- Newsbreak | | 11 May 2021 | 09:10
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.
Ramirez, Juan Carlos L - W/M - 36 YOA - 400 Green St Vidalia Ga Seatbelt Violation / No Drivers License
Lord, Jordan A - W/M - 19 YOA - 233 Ga Hwy 298 Soperton Ga No Tag / Possession of Marijuana / No Insurance
Rapp, Tyler Lewis - W/M - 33 YOA
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- Newsbreak | | 11 May 2021 | 08:50
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RTCA Crowns Pageant Winners
L-R: Front Row: Parks Glenn(Little Mister), Hadley Hobbs(Tiny Miss), Kennedy McIntyre(Little Miss) Back Row: Maecon Boatright(Teen Miss), Carleigh DeFee(Miss RTCA), Trent Smith(Mr. RTCA), Sailor Monroe(Junior Miss)Robert Toombs Christian Academy held its annual Mr. and Miss RTCA pageant Thursday, May 6th
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- Newsbreak | | 10 May 2021 | 08:13
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Vidalia Nutrition Department Named "Vision Program"
(L to R): Tina Wheeler (VHS), Sue Sullivan (JDD), Denise Parson (District Director), Juanita Monroe (JRT) and Teresa Pittman (SDM)
The Vidalia City School System’s School Nutrition Department was recently commended by the Georgia Department of Agriculture for “excelling in meeting the 2020 Vision for
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- Newsbreak | | 07 May 2021 | 11:12
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Arrest Made in Johnson County Homicide Investigation
(Johnson County, GA – May 7, 2021) - On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, the GBI secured arrest warrants for Daniel Payton Brinson, age 22, of Harrison, Washington County, Georgia for two counts of malice murder. The charges stem from the murders of Destiney Hope Kight and Charlie Jaylon Garrett. The
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- Newsbreak | | 07 May 2021 | 10:30
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VHS Weight Room Athletes of the Week
May 12--Emma Vinson is the VHS Chick- Fil- A Iron Indian of the Week & Antrevion Williams is the VHS Handy Andy Stud of the Week! They both showed effort, attitude, and leadership in the weight room!
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- Sportsbreak | | 12 May 2021 | 09:10
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Indians Fall In Quarterfinals
May 12--The Lovett Lions beat the Vidalia Indians 8-7 in the rubber game of their three game series in the GHSA AA State Quarterfinals. Lovett will now move on to the Final Four. The game was a nail biter with the Indians leaving the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh inning. Both teams
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- Sportsbreak | | 12 May 2021 | 09:01
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Indians Split With Lions & Host Game 3
May 11--The Vidalia Indians split a pair of games with the Lovett Lions in the third round of the state baseball playoffs on Monday at Greg James Field. Vidalia won the first game 4-2 but dropped the night cap 1-0. In game one Landry Mead picked up his 13th win of the season scattering 7 hits over
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- Sportsbreak | | 11 May 2021 | 09:05
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VHA Eagles To Play For State Championship
The Vidalia Heritage Academy Varsity Baseball team is headed to the State Championship!!! The Eagles swept the Horizon Warriors Friday 3-2 and 12-0 in game two. This makes the Eagles 17-5 on the year! The Eagles will host the State Championship game next Friday. The Eagles will take on The
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- Sportsbreak | | 10 May 2021 | 21:28
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Sports and Scores This Week (5-10-21)
May 10---Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, May 10
Baseball: Vidalia 4, Lovett 2 Game 1
Lovett 1, Vidalia 0 Game 2 (GHSA AA State Playoffs-Quarterfinals)
Tuesday, May 11
Baseball: Blue Jays 5, Braves 3
Lovett 8, Vidalia 7 Game 3 (GHSA AA State Playofffs
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- Sportsbreak | | 10 May 2021 | 08:02
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Foskey Signs With Emmanuel College
May 7—Thursday at Treutlen High School Treutlen Viking senior Ben Foskey signed his letter of intent for a scholarship to wrestle for the Lions at Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Ga.
“I feel like I made the right choice to attend Emmanuel College, they have a beautiful campus and the coach
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- Sportsbreak | | 07 May 2021 | 10:29
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BPC Bass Fishing Team Currently Ranked First in the State
The Brewton-Parker College (BPC) Baron’s Bass Fishing team (coed) continues to climb the ranks to one of the highest-ranked teams in the country. The BPC Bass Fishing team is currently ranked twelfth in the nation and number one in the state of Georgia.
Bass Fishing does not have divisions, so the
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- Sportsbreak | | 07 May 2021 | 08:30
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Indians Sweep Rebels Advance To Third Round
May 5--The Vidalia Indians baseball team beat Berrien County twice on Tuesday night to move on to the third round in the AA state playoffs. They will play the winner of the Elbert County and Lovett series.The site for Vidalia’s next series will be determined by the winner of that series.If Elbert
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- Sportsbreak | | 05 May 2021 | 09:15
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RTCA Advances in State Playoffs
Robert Toombs Christian Academy hosted Windsor Academy for the first round of the GISA-AA State Playoffs on May 4, 2021. The Crusaders won game one with a shutout victory. Senior Rob Moore pitched six innings of one hit baseball while striking out nine batters to give the Crusaders the shutout
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- Sportsbreak | | 05 May 2021 | 08:00
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Community Calendar
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Showcasing Greater Vidalia Auction & Social
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- Community Event | | 12 May 2021 | 15:11
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Local High Schools Prepare for Graduation
Below is a list of the area high schools and their scheduled graduation exercises.
Toombs County High School – Saturday, May 15, 8:30 am at Booster Stadium
Montgomery County High School– Friday, May 21, 8:00 pm at High School Gym
Robert Toombs Christian Academy – Saturday, May 22, 8:00 am at
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- Community Event | | 10 May 2021 | 10:36
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Kindergarten Registration for JD Dickerson
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- Community Event | | 05 May 2021 | 09:36
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Area Blood Drives
Below is a list of American Red Cross Blood drives around the area. Please plan to give the gift of life if you can. For more info and to register, go to www.redcrossblood.org.
Hazlehurst
5/11/2021: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Southside Baptist Church, 91 South Cromartie Street
Glennville
6/1/2021: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.,
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- Community Event | | 22 April 2021 | 07:17
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Montgomery County Kindergarten Registration
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- Community Event | | 29 March 2021 | 13:44
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Viking Golf Classic
Treutlen Viking Golf Classic
Saturday May 22nd – 8:30am
Riverview Golf Course – Dublin, GA
$200 per foursome – scramble format
Goodie bags and door prizes
Cash prizes for flight winners
Lunch provided
All proceeds benefit the Treutlen Viking Football Team
For more information and to sign-up, contact
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- Community Event | | 17 March 2021 | 11:26
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Obituaries
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Mr. Alton Russell Tanner, Oglethorpe Community
Mr. Alton Russell Tanner, better known as “Russell” age 82, of the Oglethorpe Community of Soperton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the Treutlen County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Soperton. He was a native and lifelong resident of Emanuel County, Georgia. He was preceded in... - Information
- Obituary | | 12 May 2021 | 15:07
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Mr. Tommy Gordon, Alston
Mr. Tommy Gordon, age 75, of Alston, died Monday, May 10, 2021, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. He was a native of Uvalda, living in Alston most of his life, and was a 1963 graduate of Montgomery County High School. He retired from Georgia Power after thirty-two...- Information
- Obituary | | 11 May 2021 | 06:43
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Mrs. Violet Williams Escoe, Vidalia
Mrs. Violet Williams Escoe, age 63 of Vidalia, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at The Oaks, Vidalia. Mrs. Escoe was born on December 19, 1957 in Bradenton, Florida to Thomas and Catherine Williams. She was a homemaker for most of her life and had lived most of her life in Lyons, GA. She was preceded... - Information
- Obituary | | 10 May 2021 | 13:26
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Mary Ann Green Kavakos
Though born in Andalusia, Alabama, Mary Ann was raised in Vidalia, Georgia. She graduated from Vidalia High School in 1943 and was one of the last two living members of her class. On October 7, 1945, she married Ted R. Kavakos and, after a year in New Jersey where Teddy served in the Navy, the... - Information
- Obituary | | 05 May 2021 | 15:31
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Mr. Glendel Ray Cheek, Glenwood
Mr. Glendel Ray Cheek, age 80 of Glenwood, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Memorial Health in Savannah. Mr. Cheek was born on August 22, 1940 in Smithville, Mississippi to the late Glen and Mamie Towery Cheek. He was a retired correctional officer and was a U. S. Army... - Information
- Obituary | | 05 May 2021 | 14:52
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Mr. William Randall Nobles Sr., Soperton
Mr. William Randall Nobles Sr. age 68 of Soperton, passed away on Tuesday evening, May 4, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Born in Savannah, he was the eldest of three children born to the late William Leonard and Annie Pearl Williamson Nobles. Randall grew up in Savannah and Vidalia; from where...- Information
- Obituary | | 05 May 2021 | 14:43
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Mrs. Sherry M. Beasley, Claxton
Mrs. Sherry M. Beasley, age 65 of Claxton, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2021 at Memorial Health – Savannah. She was born on July 5, 1955 in Swainsboro, GA to the late Bell Courson and Joe Brady. She was a homemaker and spent her time taking care of the family through many generations as well...- Information
- Obituary | | 30 April 2021 | 09:12
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Mr. Jose Arturo Nunez Arzola, Vidalia
Mr. Jose Arturo Nunez Arzola, age 58 of Vidalia, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Savannah Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 5, 1962 in La Tinaja Allende Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Pablo Nunez Trejo and Natalia Arzola Mendoza. He was the owner of Nunez Pine Straw. He was preceded...- Information
- Obituary | | 30 April 2021 | 09:11
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Mr. Edwin “Fido” Keith Farrow, Lake City, Florida
Mr. Edwin “Fido” Keith Farrow, age 43 of Lake City, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born on June 9, 1977 in Bartow, Florida to Eddie Farrow and Betty Johnson. He was a truck driver by trade. Mr. Farrow is survived by his girlfriend, Penny...- Information
- Obituary | | 30 April 2021 | 09:10
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Church Calendar
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2021 05-23 Church Anniversary in Vidalia
May 23--First African Missionary Baptist Church, 206 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue in Vidalia, would like you to help Celebrate their 130th Church Anniversary, May 23rd at 10:00 with the speaker Pastor Dr. Carl Wardlaw Jr. Dinner after. Masks and social distancing required. Temperature taken.- Information
- Church Event | | 13 May 2021 | 13:01
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2021 05-17 Spring Revival at Better Together
May 17-19--Better Together Christian Community Church, 202 West Church Street in Mt. Vernon, invites you to "A Spiritual Reawakening" Spring Revival, May 17th at 7:30 each night with guest speaker Rev. Arthur Gordon. Pastor Craig B. Snead. - Information
- Church Event | | 10 May 2021 | 08:10
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2021 06-12 Fun Day in Vidalia
June 12--Becoming One Outreach Ministries invites you to a Community Outpouring Fun Day, Saturday June 12st from 11:00 and 1:00 at J.D. Dickerson Primary School Parking Lot on Highway 292. Free games, lunch & music! Plus 2 bikes and gift cards to be given away! Pastors Troy & Carmela Williams. - Information
- Church Event | | 07 May 2021 | 06:15
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2021-05-30 The Hoppers at East Gordon Street
May 30--East Gordon Street Baptist Church would like you to come enjoy "The Hoppers" in Concert, May 30th at 5:00. Doors open at 4:00. A love offering will be taken. THEHOPPERS.COM - Information
- Church Event | | 14 April 2021 | 12:22
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CHURCH NEWS IN 2021
LET US GET YOUR MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC WITH CHURCH NEWS! Thank you for using Church News on WVOP 970 AM and 105.3 FM, and southeastgeorgiatoday.com. Submit your church events to us at least 2 weeks ahead of time for 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. Email jperry @ vidaliacommunications.comFax 537-4477 - Information
- Church Event | | 09 December 2020 | 12:30
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