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Bulloch County Grand Jury Indicts Former Candler County K-9 Handler
A former Candler County Sheriff’s Office K-9 handler was indicted this week by a Bulloch County Grand Jury on multiple counts of criminal activity regarding animal deprivation and theft but none of those counts are linked to any of his duties as an officer in Candler County.
As soon as those
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- Newsbreak | | 05 August 2026 | 15:00
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
No report provided.
Toombs County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:
Almanza-Garcia, Juan – Lyons – Underage Consumption; Disorderly Conduct.
Clark, Tabitha – Vidalia – Sentenced on Previous Case (Felony).
Crosby, Jordan – Lyons –
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- Newsbreak | | 05 August 2026 | 13:51
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Another Prison Contraband Effort Foiled by Vigilant Officers
It was another productive weekend for the Washington County Sheriff’s Office as law enforcement continued to work diligently to keep drugs out of the county and away from inmates at Washington State Prison. But this time, the delivery team got away with their crime before officers had a chance to
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- Newsbreak | | 03 August 2026 | 14:56
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Vidalia Overlay District Proposal Revised; New Public Hearing Date Scheduled
The City of Vidalia continues to revise its proposed Overlay District Framework Ordinance after widespread concern and even some misinformation about the proposal spreading through the Sweet Onion City.
City Manager Josh Beck said, “This is an overlay district proposal, and what that means is the
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- Newsbreak | | 31 July 2026 | 12:57
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Juvenile Arrested and Charged With Serious Threats Against Schools
Schools in Georgia will soon be back in session, but some residents apparently aren’t ready for the summer to end and will even break the law to keep the doors of learning from reopening.
On Thursday, Metter Chief of Police McKinley Lewis said his office had received a tip about a threat to carry
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- Newsbreak | | 31 July 2026 | 10:52
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Gov Kemp Appoints Carter As State Court Judge in Candler County
On Wednesday, Governor Brian Kemp announced two judicial appointments in the state with one of those appointments being in the Middle Judicial Circuit of Georgia.
Gov. Kemp appointed Brent C. Carter of Metter was appointed to the State Court of Candler County to fill the vacancy created with the
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- Newsbreak | | 30 July 2026 | 12:54
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Vandalism Leaves Communities Looking for Answers
Two area communities are looking for answers as to who and why city property was vandalized and left damaged.
The City of Glenwood is offering a reward for information that leads to the identification and prosecution of the individual or individuals responsible for placing unauthorized objects in
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- Newsbreak | | 29 July 2026 | 14:39
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Arrests Target Drugs and Gang Activity in Sandersville
Sandersville, GA (July 27, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged seven people following a multi-agency arrest operation in Sandersville, Washington County, GA, led by the Ocmulgee Drug Task Force, GBI Middle Georgia Gang Task Force, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The arrests
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- Newsbreak | | 28 July 2026 | 14:22
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Qualifying to Open to Fill Position of Washington County Solicitor
The Director of Elections in Washington County has announced that qualifying for the special election to replace former State Court Solicitor Michael Howard will begin at 9:00 on August 10 and run through noon on August 12. A special election will be held on November 3.
Howard resigned a year ago
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- Newsbreak | | 28 July 2026 | 14:20
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Sportsbreak
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Built Different: Vidalia Cheerleaders Continue a Legacy of Excellence
(L-R) Haidyn Zachary, Journey Clements, Coach Toole, Nylah Harvey, and Madisyn Corbett
Vidalia High School seniorsJourney Clements andNylah Harvey proudly represented Vidalia High School at the 2026 Georgia Cheer Coaches Association (GCCA) Cheerleader of the Year Competition on Saturday, August 1, at
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- Sportsbreak | | 04 August 2026 | 14:33
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Sports & Scores This Week (8-3-26)
August 3--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, August 3
Softball: Treutlen 8, Dublin 1
Tuesday, August 4
Baseball: Braves 4, Marlins 2
Softball: Toombs County at Wheeler County 6:00pm (Cancelled)
Treutlen 6, Dodge County 4
Atkinson County 21, Montgomery County 5
Pierce
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- Sportsbreak | | 03 August 2026 | 07:22
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Area Police Blotter (7-31-26)
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Anthony, James Raphael – Vidalia – Warrant Executed.
Daniels, Daquan – Driving While License Suspended or Revoked.
Davenport, Mary Elizabeth – Vidalia – Aggravated Assault.
Davidson, Melanie Denise – Uvalda – Theft by Receiving Stolen
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- Sportsbreak | | 31 July 2026 | 10:03
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Sports & Scores This Week (7-27-26)
July 27--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, July 27
Baseball: Mets 14, Braves 3
Tuesday, July 28
Baseball: Braves at Mets 7:10pm (Postponed)
Wednesday, July 29
Baseball: Mets 3, Braves 2 (Game 1) & Braves 1, Mets 0 (Game 2)
Thursday, July 30
Baseball: Braves 5, Nationals
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- Sportsbreak | | 27 July 2026 | 07:03
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Vidalia Basketball Attends FCA Team Camp at Georgia Southern University
The Vidalia High School Boys Basketball Team recently had the opportunity to attend the East Georgia Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Basketball Camp held on the campus of Georgia Southern University. The three-day event provided a tremendous experience for our student-athletes as they grew
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 July 2026 | 11:54
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Sports & Scores This Week (7-20-26)
July 20--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, July 20
Baseball: Braves 3, Padres 2
Tuesday, July 21
Baseball: Padres 8, Braves 3
Wednesday, July 22
Baseball: Braves 7, Padres 6
Thursday, July 23
Baseball: Braves 6, Padres 5
Friday, July 24
Baseball: Braves 7, Orioles 6
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 July 2026 | 06:48
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VST Swims at State Meet
Left to Right: Easton Moore, Autumn Moore, Chandler Tapley
The Vidalia Recreation Department Swim Team had a great showing at the GRPA B State Swim Meet in Moutrie on July 10th and 11th. Fourteen swimmers competed in the meet with numerous swimmers making it to the finals and bringing home awards.
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 July 2026 | 13:51
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Sports & Scores This Week (7-13-26)
July 13--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday. July 13
Tuesday, July 14
Wednesday, July 15
Thursday, July 16
Friday, July 17
Baseball: Braves 15, Rangers 1
Saturday, July 18
Baseball: Rangers 7, Braves 6
Sunday, July 19
Baseball: Braves 8, Rangers 5
NASCAR: Cup Series at North
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 July 2026 | 06:59
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Vidalia Swim Team to Compete at State Meet
Front Row: Brentley Sexton, Brody White, Chandler Tapley, Jacob Tomlin, Presley Goss, Virginia MeredithBack Row: Mayleigh Wilcher, Easton Moore, Jillian Tomlin, Jackson Tomlin, Autumn Moore, Coach Conley Brown.Not pictured: James Ray, Aubree Zorn, Mason ZornThe Vidalia Swim Team will travel to
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 July 2026 | 08:52
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Community Calendar
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Youth Service Opportunity
Blood Cancer United (formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) is now accepting applications for Student Visionaries of the Year, a leadership development program for high school students in our region.
Students who take part spend seven (7) weeks building real world skills like entrepreneurship,
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- Community Event | | 05 August 2026 | 13:47
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Idea Bootcamp
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- Community Event | | 22 May 2026 | 10:44
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Sons of the American Revolution Meeting
Sons of the American Revolution meet the 3rd Thursday of every month in the backroom of Chatters in Lyons. Dinner is at 6:15 and at 7:00 there is a historical presentation.
Please come and visit with us and we will help you find your Revolutionary War Ancestor.
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- Community Event | | 26 December 2024 | 11:36
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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 | | 08 May 2023 | 09:56
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Sexual Assault Support Group Every Thursday
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- Community Event | | 31 December 2019 | 16:07
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Obituaries
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Mr. Wilson Johnson, Vidalia
Mr. Wilson Johnson was born on February 10, 1942, in Vidalia, Georgia, to the late Seymour and Selena Johnson. From an early age, he embraced the values of faith, hard work, and service that would define his remarkable life. He attended Dickerson Training School and went on to become a successful... - Information
- Obituary | | 05 August 2026 | 08:02
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Mr. Matthew "LA" William Scott, Kingsland
Mr. Matthew “LA” William Scott, age 49, of Kingsland, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina due to a sudden illness. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, moving to Toombs County, Georgia in the 90’s where he spent most of his... - Information
- Obituary | | 04 August 2026 | 14:00
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Ms. Lydia Ray, Lyons
Ms. Lydia Ray, age 79, of Lyons, died Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was born in Augusta, Georgia and lived in Toombs County her whole life. She was a homemaker and a loving caregiver to her family. She was a member of Lyons Church of... - Information
- Obituary | | 03 August 2026 | 16:58
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Mr. Stanley Poole, Vidalia
Mr. Stanley Poole, age 68, of Vidalia, died Saturday, August 1, 2026, at his home after a sudden illness. He was a native of Montgomery County and grew up in Uvalda. He was a 1976 graduate of Montgomery County High School and has lived in Vidalia since 1979. He was known as an excellent carpenter,... - Information
- Obituary | | 03 August 2026 | 07:33
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Mrs. DeAnn Marcum Odom, Lyons
Mrs. DeAnn Marcum Odom, age 77, of Lyons, died Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia from an accident. She was a native of Toombs County, growing up the Johnson Corner Community, and she lived in Lyons most of her life. She attended Toombs Central School and retired as... - Information
- Obituary | | 31 July 2026 | 13:25
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Mrs. Donna Marie Pinney Lawrence, Alston
Mrs. Donna Marie Pinney Lawrence, age 70, of Alston, died Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Oxley Park & Rehab in Lyons following an extended illness. She was born near Boston Massachusetts on June 4, 1956, to the late Brace Pinney and Pauline Elisabeth Jenkins Pinney. She lived in Massachusetts until... - Information
- Obituary | | 31 July 2026 | 07:39
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Ms. Betty Ruth McCoy Young, Vidalia
Betty Ruth Young, age 74, of Vidalia, Georgia passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.Born October 3, 1951, Betty was the youngest sibling of eleven children of Virgil McCoy (1906-1972) and Sally Ryles McCoy (1907-1996). She was married to Joe Young and Betty moved to... - Information
- Obituary | | 30 July 2026 | 09:30
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Ms. Robin Lee Moore, Wildwood, Florida
Ms. Robin Lee Moore, age 74, of Wildwood, Florida died Saturday, July 25, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Jacksonville, Florida following an extended illness. She was born in Swainsboro, Georgia on November 23, 1951, and was a was 1970 Graduate of Lyons High School. She enjoyed ballroom dancing,... - Information
- Obituary | | 30 July 2026 | 07:56
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Mrs. Peggy Currie Dykes, Uvalda
Mrs. Peggy Currie Dykes, age 72, of Uvalda, died Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was born in Toombs County, where she grew up, and was a 1971 graduate of Toombs Central School. She earned an associate degree from Brewton-Parker... - Information
- Obituary | | 28 July 2026 | 17:06
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Church Calendar
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August 8-9--Gospel Sing!
August 8-6--You're invited to a Saturday Night Gospel Sing, August 8th through the 9th at Blue Marquee Theater, 121 North State Street in Lyons. Featured are Heartfelt Quartet and The Bland Family. - Information
- Church Event | | 31 July 2026 | 12:29
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August 8--Ladies Luncheon
August 8--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church invites you to their free Ladies Luncheon, August 8th at 11:00 in the Family Life Center with special guest Rachel Carter, Christian artist from Swainsboro. Call to get your ticket and for more information. Tickets are required to track attendance and distribute door prizes. 912-293-7011 - Information
- Church Event | | 29 July 2026 | 09:36
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August 16--Men's Day in Vidalia
August 16--New Life in Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invites you to their Men's Day Church Service, Sunday August 16th at 11:30 with speaker Interim Pastor Darryl Williams. Message: "Steadfast: Standing When Others Walk Away" (1 Corinthians 15:58) - Information
- Church Event | | 24 July 2026 | 11:47
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August 16--Women's Day in Vidalia
August 16--Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 515 East Jenkins Street in Vidalia, invites all ladies to their Women's Day Program, Sunday August 16th at 2:30 with guest speaker First Lady Monique McRae. Theme: Women Called to Do Great things in Christ Jesus. Church color: white. Hosted by Pastor Rev. Frank Williams & First Lady Jean Williams.- Information
- Church Event | | 17 July 2026 | 12:29
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August 9--Family & Friends Day!
August 9--Nepsey-Warren United Methodist Church wants you to join them for their Family & Friends Day, Sunday August 9th at 10:00 with guest speaker Anderson Davis. Pastor Uley Robbins - Information
- Church Event | | 16 July 2026 | 11:55
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August 7--Pastor's Birthday Celebration!
August 7--New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 6600 Dekle Road in Register, invites you to a Birthday Celebration honoring Pastor Germain A Williams, August 7th at 7:00 with guest speaker Pastor Ralph Carlyle of Mizpah Baptist Church in Baxley. Also, God's Holy House of Refuge invites you to their Services, Saturday August 8th at 2:00 with guest speaker, Pastor Ronald Miller of St. Paul A.M.E Church in Vidalia. It's in the Banquet Hall of Econolodge, 2507 East 1st Street in Vidalia. A weekend of Praise, Fellowship and Celebration!- Information
- Church Event | | 15 July 2026 | 11:51
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