Not even the holidays can keep scammers from trying to intimidate people and steal their money. In fact, on Thursday, the Toombs County Sheriff’s Office noted that would-be thieves are burning up the telephone lines preying on citizens with lies and threats.
According to Sheriff Alvie Kight, Jr.,
...Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Jones, Jordan – Vidalia – Financial Transaction Card Theft/Financial Card Transaction Fraud.
Adams, Joi-E’Lania – Vidalia – Warrant Served (Toombs County Warrant).
Hagood, Jessica – Vidalia – Possession of Methamphetamine
Toombs County
...The Vidalia Onion Festival Committee is excited to announce the 2024 Vidalia Onion Festival Friday Night Concert, headlined by Georgia's own country sensation and Grand Ole Opry member, Lauren Alaina! The multi-platinum artist is all set to dazzle with an unforgettable performance, featuring her
...The Toombs County Commissioners have advised that due to on-going construction there will be NO ACCESS on State Route 292 to the Toombs County Government Center at 100 Courthouse Square. All access will be from the existing entrance located on State Route 280. The expected completion date is May
...Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, and members of the General Assembly announced Monday their shared priority of introducing and passing legislation in the upcoming regular session of the General Assembly that will accelerate a
...The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia. The Dublin Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on December 03, 2023, at around 12:10 a.m. No officers were injured in this incident.
The preliminary information indicates on
...Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.
Jordan, Shemika - Vidalia - Simple battery
Dann, Steven - Vidalia - Simple battery
Smith, Jayden Qortez - Reidsville - Obstruction
Smith Justin Quatez - Reidsville - Obstruction/possession of marijuana/possession of a controlled
...‘Tis the season for lights, cheer, and bells ringing and for some in our community, the bells that ring from volunteers standing at the familiar red kettles at major shopping outlet is not only a sign of Christmas, but a sign of hope throughout the year.
Janet Bryant is the coordinator for the
...J.D. Dickerson Primary School Students of the Month for November have been recognized and include (back row, L to R):(back row, L to R): Rayson Fountain, Alex Hudson, Gary Robinson, Kinsley Johnson, Wynn Shirley, Alayah Roberts, Emma Downie, Jaycee Lowther, Georgia Mims; (middle row, L to R);
...MARIETTA, Ga. – Brewton-Parker College Men’s Wrestling faced No. 2-ranked Life (Ga.) on Wednesday night in Marietta, Ga.
The (RV) Barons (1-1, 1-1 AAC) continued conference action, dropping the match against the Running Eagles (4-0, 3-0 AAC) 45-9.
BPC started the dual off strong, as Patrick Jones
...An in-region dual hosted by Windsor Forest garnered some significant varsity action for the MatDawgs on Tuesday, November 28th. The night began with a dual against AAAA opponent New Hampstead High School. The MatDawgs showed no mercy with a 62 to 18 win.
The MatDawgs set their eyes on region foe
...The Toombs County men’s basketball team embarked on a lengthy journey, traveling 3 hours and 15 minutes west to Edison, Georgia, to face the 7th ranked team in 3A, Dougherty County. The support from those who made the trip was immensely appreciated and certainly paid off, as Toombs County clinched a
...MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – Brewton-Parker Women’s Basketball welcomed Keiser (Fla.) to Mount Vernon, Ga. for a non-conference matchup on Monday night.
The Lady Barons (11-1) defeated the Seahawks (5-4) in a double-overtime thriller, 93-87 in front of an electric crowd in Gillis Gymnasium.
“Today was a
...Last Tuesday, Tymber Harris (Ga. Tech) and Emma Humphrey (ABAC) signed to play college softball before their family, teammates, and friends. On Friday, they and two teammates were named to the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association All-State Team.
Harris was named the AA State Pitcher of the Year,
...SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Three members of the Brewton-Parker Men’s Cross Country team got the opportunity to compete in the Men’s NAIA Division at the California International Marathon in Sacramento, Calif. on Sunday, Dec. 3.
The Barons competed in a field of 54 runners in the Male NAIA Division. DJ
...(Jaxson Snead, Grayson McDade, Brock Page, Chance Woodruff, Brody Boston, Freddy Fondren III, Blaze Boston, Jayden Epps, Gabe Strickland, Collier Davis, Jese Cervantes, Jeremiah Pittman, and Hawk Jernigan. Coaches are Justin Russell, Brandon Boston, and Freddy Fondren).
The Vidalia 8u Soccer
...December 4-- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, December 4
Basketball: RTCA 54, John Hancock Academy 37 Girls
RTCA 49, John Hancock Academy 35 Boys
Tuesday, December 5
Basketball: Vidalia 68, ECI 34 Girls
Vidalia 89, ECI 29 Boys
Dublin 59, Toombs County 30 Girls
...The Lyons Fire Department is providing CPR and AED training to the pubic at NO COST.
Anyone wanting more information should contact 912-526-8144.
Introducing...... the Greater Vidalia® Super Star Teacher program!
This program recognizes exceptional teachers in the Toombs-Montgomery area.
How does this work?
Each month, community members will have an opportunity to nominate teachers who have positively impacted their lives. A group of
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