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Local First Responders Recognized at Red, White and Blue Dinner
First Responders including law enforcement, firefighters and others filled the Vidalia Community Center Thursday evening and although the colors they were wearing differed, they were all there for the same reasons: to break bread together, fellowship, and to be honored as honorees at the Red,
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- Newsbreak | | 16 October 2026 | 14:16
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Lyons Holds First Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Increase
The first of three public hearings on the proposed property tax increase in the City of Lyons was held Thursday at noon with about a dozen citizens attending and leaving the hearing with a better understanding of how the tax system works and why it is necessary for the City Council to be
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- Newsbreak | | 15 October 2026 | 15:18
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Former Toombs County D.A.R.E. Officer and Public Servant Passes Away
The passing away of a long-time public servant with the Toombs County Sheriff’s Office occurred on Sunday, October 10.
Bobby Ray Smith retired as a Captain from the department with more than 20 years of dedicated service. Capt. Smith represented the office with dignity, integrity, and
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- Newsbreak | | 14 October 2026 | 14:46
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Flock Cameras Aid in Two Arrests in Lyons Tuesday
As the controversy regarding flock cameras continues, the technology has again contributed to the successful arrests and the recovery of stolen items in Lyons this week.
Lyons Chief of Police Wesley Walker said his office received several alerts from flock cameras Tuesday regarding a vehicle
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- Newsbreak | | 14 October 2026 | 14:41
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Conner, William Cameron – Soperton – Warrant Executed.
Kent, Gmaurion Kylee – Vidalia – Dangerous Drugs: Sale, Manufacture, Deliver, or Possess; Possession of Controlled Substance/Marijuana.
Rivas, Martin – Uvalda – Driving While License
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- Newsbreak | | 14 October 2026 | 09:55
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Lyons Proposes Increase in Millage Rate; Public Hearings to be Held
The cost of doing business is going up everywhere and that includes within the local municipal governments.
The City of Lyons has issued a notice that residents in the city may be facing a hike in their property taxes.
Lyons has tentative adopted a millage rate that would require an increase in
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- Newsbreak | | 13 October 2026 | 14:41
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STC, South Georgia State College Partner to Create Seamless Pathway for Future Educators
(Front, L to R): Southeastern Technical College Interim President Teresa Coleman; South Georgia State College President Dr. Greg Tanner; (Back Row, L to R): Southeastern Technical College Dean of Business Technologies and Human Service Gina Robison; South Georgia State College VP of Enrollment
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- Newsbreak | | 13 October 2026 | 00:00
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Chamber's Annual Business Expo Held
One of the most anticipated events of the Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce was held last Thursday evening in the Vidalia Community Center and as always, the public showed up with lofty expectations and local businesses and professionals did not disappoint.
Dana Brown, Director of Member
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- Newsbreak | | 12 October 2026 | 14:59
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Early In-Person Voting Begins Tuesday
Early in-person voting for the November 3 General Election begins Tuesday with advanced voting. Voters in Toombs County must vote in the Election's Office at the Toombs County Courthouse in Lyons between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Voting can also be done on two Saturday, October
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- Newsbreak | | 09 October 2026 | 14:36
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Quick Start Leads Vikings Over Bobcats
The Treutlen Vikings put up 21 points in the first quarter and cruised to a 28-14 victory over the Dooly County Bobcats Thursday night at Bobby Driggers Stadium in Soperton. It was the Vikings third win in a row over the Bobcats.
The Vikings took the opening drive and pounded out 60 yards on 10 plays,
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 October 2026 | 13:06
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – October 16th
Class AAA
Toombs Co. "Bulldogs" @ Islands "Sharks"
Off – Appling Co., Pierce Co., Tattnall Co., Beach, Johnson Sav.
Class AA
East Laurens "Falcons" @ Vidalia "Indians"
Dublin "Fighting Irish" @ ACE Charter "Gryphon"
Bleckley Co. "Royals" @ Dodge Co. "Indians"
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 October 2026 | 10:17
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ECI Bulldogs Down Tigers
Emanuel County Institute opened region football play last night with a victory on a rare Thursday night game: 42 to 8 playing in Twin City against the Claxton Tigers. The Bulldogs led at the half 42 to zero and came back to a running clock with a team of young players to rest the starters for the two...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 16 October 2026 | 09:31
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Toombs County Sweeps Ringgold, Advances to Second Round of State Playoffs
Toombs County advanced to the second round of the state playoffs Monday, October 12, sweeping Ringgold at Toombs County High School. The Bulldogs opened the series with a dramatic 1-0 walk-off victory in nine innings before using a seven-run first inning to take control of a 12-2 win in game two.
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- Sportsbreak | | 15 October 2026 | 09:27
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Chiefs Cross Country Teams Shine at State Meet
The J.R. Trippe Chiefs cross country teams saved their best performance for last, delivering an outstanding showing at the Georgia Middle School State Cross Country Championships on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Bleckley County. Despite heavy rain and a muddy, challenging course, the Chiefs rose to
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 October 2026 | 08:43
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Sports & Scores This Week (10-12-26)
October 12--Here is the schedule of sports and scores for this week.
Monday, October 12
Softball: Vidalia 14, Rabun County 2 & Vidalia 11, Rabun County 0 (GHSA Class AA State Playoffs First Round)
Toombs County 1, Ringgold 0 & Toombs County 12, Ringgold 2 (GHSA Class AAA State Playoffs First
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- Sportsbreak | | 12 October 2026 | 07:44
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – October 9th
Class AAA
17 Tattnall Co. "Battle Creek Warriors" @ Pierce Co. "Bears" 56 F (Thurs)
0 Beach "Bulldogs" @ Appling Co. "Pirates" 45 F (Thurs)
27 Brantley Co. "Herons" @ Johnson, Savannah "Atom Smashers" 14 F
Off – Toombs Co., Islands
Class AA
12 Swainsboro
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- Sportsbreak | | 09 October 2026 | 07:13
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26th Annual Sweet Onion Cheer Classic
The 26th Annual Sweet Onion Cheer Classic, sponsored by Paul Thigpen Automotive, is being held this Saturday, October 10th at Parson-Reid Gymnasium.
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Vidalia High School is excited to welcome 30 teams from across the state for a great day of competition!
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- Sportsbreak | | 09 October 2026 | 06:39
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Vikings Fall To Rival Bulldogs
The Treutlen Vikings traveled to Alamo on Thursday night and lost a tough battle to the Wheeler County Bulldogs 28-16. It was the Bulldogs 3rd win in a row over the Vikings in the series.
Treutlen mishandled the opening kickoff from Wheeler County that was recovered by the Bulldogs putting them
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- Sportsbreak | | 09 October 2026 | 04:43
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Community Calendar
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Million Pines Arts & Crafts Is Coming!
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- Community Event | | 02 October 2026 | 09:24
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Downtown Spooktacular - Trick Or Treat Night
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- Community Event | | 25 September 2026 | 12:47
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Vidalia Christmas Parade
This year’s Christmas Parade application is now available: https://downtownvidalia.org/events/christmas-parade/ Application deadline is November 20th.
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- Community Event | | 23 September 2026 | 13:50
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Capitol Drive
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- Community Event | | 18 September 2026 | 12:52
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Cornerstone Movie Under The Stars
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- Community Event | | 17 September 2026 | 11:13
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Lyons Citizen of the Year Nominations and Banquet Announced
The Lyons Citizen of the Year Banquet will be held September 24, 2026, in the Lyons First Baptist Church. The program will begin at 6:30 with a meal, patriotic speaker and music, and the announcement of this year's Lyons top citizen.
Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at Peoples Bank in
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- Community Event | | 11 August 2026 | 09:06
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Obituaries
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Mr. Bobby Ray Smith
Deacon Bobby Ray Smith was born on October 24, 1952, in Toombs County, Georgia, to Helen Jones and John Smith. Raised in Vidalia by his mother and grandmother, Mary Lizzie Jones, he graduated from Vidalia High School, where he met his first wife, Issabell. As a young man, Bobby worked for... - Information
- Obituary | | 15 October 2026 | 07:17
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Mrs. Levonia "Bonnie" Brantley McCoy, Vidalia
Mrs. Levonia “Bonnie” Brantley McCoy, age 88, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County and has lived near Vidalia in Montgomery County since 1958. She was a 1955 graduate of Vidalia High School and... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 October 2026 | 13:02
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Mr. Jerry Jerome Silvers
Funeral services for Mr. Jerry Jerome “J J” Silvers will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton with Reverend Don Carroll officiating. Burial will be in the Tarrytown Cemetery in Montgomery County. Mr. Silvers died Monday, October 12, 2026. Mr... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 October 2026 | 07:08
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Mr. Lane Seidel, Tarrytown
Mr. Lane Seidel, age 65, of Tarrytown, died Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at his home after a sudden illness. Lane was born in San Diego, California while his father was serving in the U.S. Navy. He later lived in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Jacksonville, Florida, before moving to Vidalia in 1976... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 October 2026 | 07:06
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Ms. Glinda Conaway
On October 4, 2026, our hearts were saddened as we said earthly goodbye to our beloved mother at the Community Hospice House of Vidalia. Although our hearts are heavy with grief, we find comfort in knowing that she is now resting peacefully in the arms of her Heavenly Father. Glinda was born on... - Information
- Obituary | | 12 October 2026 | 13:28
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Mr. Thurloe J. Duncan, Lyons
Mr. Thurloe J. Duncan age 85, of Lyons, died Saturday, October 10, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Bulloch County, following an extended illness. He was a native of Gastonia, North Carolina and after high school, he served in the Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard. Following his military service, he... - Information
- Obituary | | 10 October 2026 | 17:37
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Mrs. Linda A. Jarrell, Glenwood
Mrs. Linda A. Jarrell, age 83, of Glenwood, died Thursday afternoon, October 8th, 2026, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was a native of Wheeler County, living there until moving to several different places before eventually moving back to Glenwood in 2006. She... - Information
- Obituary | | 09 October 2026 | 16:02
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Mrs. Mary Anne Smith Tyson, Vidalia
Mrs. Mary Anne Smith Tyson, age 85, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Juliette, Georgia, and grew up in Jones County. She graduated from Jones County High School in 1959. As a senior in high school, Mary Anne played on the state... - Information
- Obituary | | 08 October 2026 | 16:01
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Mrs. Dwilene N. Morris, Vidalia
Mrs. Dwilene N. Morris, age 79, of Vidalia, died Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Oxley Park Health & Rehab in Lyons following an extended illness. She was born in Milledgeville, but she lived in a few other places in north Georgia as her father was a Methodist minister and the family traveled as he... - Information
- Obituary | | 05 October 2026 | 14:44
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Church Calendar
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October 25--Pastor's Anniversary in Alston
October 25--Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Alston would like you to join them in Celebrating Pastor Rev. Lehmon Smith's 22nd Anniversary, October 25th at 11:00 with special guests Rev. Randy Salem and the members of Lovely Hill Baptist Church of Soperton. - Information
- Church Event | | 13 October 2026 | 08:49
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October 25--Homecoming services near Uvalda
October 25--Charlotte Church, 911 Charlotteville Road near Uvalda, would like you to come to their Homecoming services, Sunday October 25th at 10:30 with guest speaker Jordan Robins, a lifetime member of Charlotte church. Special music from Heartfelt Quartet. Dinner after.- Information
- Church Event | | 13 October 2026 | 08:36
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October 24--Gospel Sing in Glenwood
October 24--Snowhill Community Church, 864 Snowhill Church Road in Glenwood, cordially invites you to their Gospel Sing, October 24th at 7:00 featuring Jennifer Warren from McRae. Come expecting a blessing! - Information
- Church Event | | 13 October 2026 | 08:32
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October 26-30, November 1--Pastor's Anniversary in Vidalia
October 26-30--East Park Church of God in Christ in Vidalia would like you to come to their 36th Pastor Anniversary Program for Pastor James McRae and Lady Monique McRae, October 26th through the 30th at 7:30 each night with different guest speakers. Also, November 1 at 3:00 for the close out service. - Information
- Church Event | | 07 October 2026 | 11:56
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October 25--Gospel Sing in Mt. Vernon
October 25--Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Ailey would like you to come to their Annual Gospel Sing, Sunday October 25th at 4:00. - Information
- Church Event | | 07 October 2026 | 11:51
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October 25--Domestic Awareness in Ailey
October 25--Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Ailey invites you to their Purple Out Sunday in Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness, Sunday October 25th. Wear purple. - Information
- Church Event | | 07 October 2026 | 11:44
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November 1--Church & Founder's Day Anniversary in Vidalia
November 1--New Life in Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia,would like you to come to their 27th Church & Founders Day Anniversary, Sunday November 1st at 12:30 with guest speaker Rev. Lehmon Smith. - Information
- Church Event | | 05 October 2026 | 12:31
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October 26--ELICE Monthly Meeting in Vidalia
October 26--New Vision Missionary Baptist Church, 301 Smith Street in Vidalia, invite you to the ELICE month meeting, October 26th at 6:30. - Information
- Church Event | | 05 October 2026 | 12:22
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November 14--Fall Festival in Ailey
November 14--Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Ailey invites you to their Fall Festival: Falling For Jesus, November 14th from 10:00 to 2:00 with activities for the whole family. Pastor Carl Wardlaw III. - Information
- Church Event | | 05 October 2026 | 12:07
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