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Special Election May 19th to Fill Toombs County Board of Commissioners Seats
Now that the Chairman of the Toombs County Commission and District 4 Commissioner Tommy Rollins have announced their resignations to seek other political offices, there will be two vacancies that need to be filled. That action will call for a special election that will be held on May 19.
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- Newsbreak | | 19 February 2026 | 14:28
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Today's Top Stories From ABC News - February 19th
UN SECURITY COUNCIL MEETS BEFORE BOARD OF PEACE INAUGURAL MEETING TODAY
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The U.N. Security Council held a high-level meeting Wednesday on the Gaza ceasefire deal and Israel’s efforts to expand control in the West Bank before world leaders head to Washington to discuss the future of the Palestinian- Information
- Newsbreak | | 19 February 2026 | 07:30
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Two Resign from Toombs County Board of Commissioners
Chairman David Sikes
Commissioner 4th District Tommy Rollins
History was made Tuesday night at the Toombs County Commissioners’ meeting after two men announced their resignations effective as of Friday afternoon at 5:00. But neither of them is giving up their political ambitions.
The first
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- Newsbreak | | 18 February 2026 | 15:14
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Vidalia® Onion Committee Names 2025 Grower of the Year and Inaugural Producer of the Year
Bland Farms (L to R) Omar Cruz, Delbert Bland, Troy Bland, David FairclothVIDALIA, Ga. February 18, 2026 — The Vidalia® Onion Committee recognized two leading farming operations during its Annual Celebration & Awards Ceremony on Saturday, February 7th, honoring excellence in production and
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- Newsbreak | | 18 February 2026 | 11:10
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Emanuel County Holds Meeting Monday
bu John Wagner, RadioJones, LLC
Despite Monday being a Federal Holiday, county offices were open and the regular meeting of the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners was held. All Commissioners were present. Chairman Jim Sherrod greeted guests and opened the meeting. County Attorney Richard
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- Newsbreak | | 18 February 2026 | 09:27
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Protest Erupts Over Sentence of Man Convicted of Shooting Swainsboro Officer
The sentencing of an Emanuel County man last week is causing an outcry by some residents.
On February 11, an Emanuel County jury convicted Me’elle Merrion of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, according to Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tripp
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- Newsbreak | | 17 February 2026 | 14:50
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Burch, Tony Orlando – Uvalda – Driving While License Suspended or Revoked.
Long, Tyler Austin – Chauncey, GA – Theft by Receiving Stolen Property; Seatbelt; Suspended License; Possession of Drugs; Possession of Drug-Related Object; Giving False
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- Newsbreak | | 17 February 2026 | 11:58
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Montgomery County Man Acquitted of Murder Charges; Aggravated Assault Sentencing Pending
A Montgomery County jury returned not guilty verdicts Friday afternoon of malice murder and felony murder against Hunter Kersey who was charged with June 4, 2023, death of Mason McCarty.
The trial began on Tuesday of last week with witnesses from the GBI, Kersey’s estranged wife, and others who
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- Newsbreak | | 16 February 2026 | 14:32
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Fire Claims Lives of Two Sandersville Children
Two Sandersville children lost their lives early Saturday morning in a fire at their mobile home on Oak Meadows Circle.
Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran said the siblings are seven-year-old Christian Jackson and his four-year-old sister Maliyah Russell.
The exact cause of the fire is
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- Newsbreak | | 16 February 2026 | 14:30
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Sportsbreak
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Barons Fall to Timberwolves
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons flag football team hosted the Timberwolves of Florida Gateway College on February 18, 2026. Despite their best efforts, the Barons were outclassed and lost 6-35.
Florida Gateway seized control in the first quarter, capitalizing on a Barons’ turnover to open
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- Sportsbreak | | 19 February 2026 | 08:29
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Barons Fall to RoadRunners
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons men's basketball team hosted the Dalton State College Roadrunners on February 16, 2026, at Gillis Gymnasium, but despite their best efforts, they fell 81-68.
Brewton-Parker opened the night with energy as Abraham Garjah scored the game’s first basket, an
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 February 2026 | 14:57
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Indians Compete at State Wrestling Championship Tournaments & History Made!
History made. Hardware earned. Pride secured.The Vidalia High School wrestling program continues to rise — and this season proved once again that Tribe wrestling is built different.Competing at the prestigious GHSA State Championship, Vidalia sent three qualifiers to the biggest stage in Georgia...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 16 February 2026 | 08:34
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Barons Sweep Coca-Cola Classic
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons swept the Coca-Cola Classic hosted by Columbia International University (S.C.), winning both games on February 14, 2026. The Barons won game one against Kentucky Christian University 9-6 and later beat the hosting CIU Rams 7-4 to go undefeated at the
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 February 2026 | 08:21
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Vidalia Indians Close Regular Season at 21-2, Set to Host Region Tournament
The Vidalia Indians put an exclamation point on an outstanding regular season Friday night, defeating Savannah Country Day to finish the year with an impressive 21-2 overall record.
With the win, the Indians carry strong momentum into postseason play and have officially secured the #1 seed in the
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 February 2026 | 07:54
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Sports & Scores This Week (2-16-26)
February 16- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, February 16
Basketball: Toombs County 54, Savannah Christian 40 Girls (GHSA Class A Division 1 Region 3 Tournament-Play in Game)
Baseball: Vidalia 3, Appling County 2
Toombs County at Statesboro 6:00pm (Postponed Until
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 February 2026 | 07:24
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Barons Split Day Two vs Titans
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons split their doubleheader against the Titans of Indiana University South Bend on February 14, 2026, at home. The Barons started strong and took game one 15-6 after a surge in the fourth inning, but were unable to stop the Titans late in the second
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- Sportsbreak | | 15 February 2026 | 10:30
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Indians Sweep Two-Game Series Against Islands High School
Two-Game Series Recap: Vidalia vs. Islands
Day One
The Vidalia High School Indians traveled to Islands High School to open the two-game series against the Islands Sharks and earned a 23–3 road victory. Ryan Brantley made the start on the mound and delivered a strong outing, pitching four innings
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 February 2026 | 07:58
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Lady Barons Down Fillies
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Lady Barons downed the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Fillies in a thrilling Southern States Athletic Conference showdown on February 12, 2026, taking down the Fillies 85-72.
The Lady Barons seized control with a 30-14 opening quarter, led by hot
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 February 2026 | 08:18
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Community Calendar
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Ohoopee River Conservation District Poster Contest
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- Community Event | | 29 January 2026 | 10:16
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Sweet Onion Animal Protection Annual Fundraiser
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- Community Event | | 28 January 2026 | 09:35
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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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Mrs. Marlyn S. Graham, Lyons
Mrs. Marlyn S. Graham, age 87, of Lyons, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was born and raised in Treutlen County. Throughout her life she worked in manufacturing. She retired at 64 as the owner and operator of TC Mfg Inc., working alongside her husband to produce Tom Cat Tree Climbers... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 February 2026 | 13:55
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Mr. David K. Burns, Soperton
Mr. David K. Burns, age 80, of Soperton, died Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. He was a native of Montgomery County and grew up in the Long Pond Community. He lived in Texas, Alabama, Kentucky, and Atlanta for a few years, returning to Long Pond in 1972, and... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 February 2026 | 11:10
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Mr. Ray E. Phillips, Lyons
Mr. Ray E. Phillips, age 62, of Lyons, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home, on February 16, 2026, after an extended illness. He was born on December 5, 1963, in Jesup, Georgia. He lived his life in Toombs County and was a truck driver for over 40 years. He was a mechanic, a carpenter, and... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 February 2026 | 13:19
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Mrs. Jill Claxton Reese, Kibbee Community
Mrs. Jill Claxton Reese, age 54, of the Kibbee Community, died Monday, February 16, 2026, at her home with her husband by her side. She was a native ofMontgomery County and lived in Kibbee all of her life. She was a 1989 graduate of Montgomery County High School, a 1991 graduate of cosmetology school in... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 February 2026 | 10:42
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Mrs. Bettye W. George
Mrs. Bettye W. George was born on March 16, 1940, to the late Sidney Lando Wellington and Jessie Elizabeth Hester Wellington in Russellville, Alabama and died on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a 1960 graduate of... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 February 2026 | 07:36
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Mr. Ronnie C. Still, Vidalia
Mr. Ronnie C. Still, age 66, of Vidalia, died Friday, February 13, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after brief illness. He was a native of Toombs County, living in Vidalia most of his life, and was a 1977 graduate of Vidalia High School. Soon after high school, Ronnie began a... - Information
- Obituary | | 15 February 2026 | 11:36
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Mrs. Uldine “Kinkie” Sammons Moseley, Five Points Community
Mrs. Uldine “Kinkie” Sammons Moseley, age 93, of the Five Points Community in Emanuel County, died Friday, February 13, 2026, at Meadows Park Heath & Rehab in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County, briefly lived in Millen, and returned to Vidalia where she lived... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 February 2026 | 16:42
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Mrs. Virginia Hopkins Hobbs, Douglas
Mrs. Virginia Hopkins Hobbs, age 93, of Douglas, died Friday, February 6, 2026, at The Manor House in Douglas, following an extended illness. She was a native of Wilkes County, Georgia, and grew up near Washington, Georgia. She was a 1949 graduate of Wilkes County High School and also a graduate of... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 February 2026 | 09:42
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Mrs. Kay Kaiser, Statesboro
Mrs. Kay Kaiser, age 67, of Statesboro, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She was a native of Montgomery County, growing up in Higgston, and she attended Montgomery County High School. She briefly lived in Savannah before moving to Statesboro forty years... - Information
- Obituary | | 12 February 2026 | 12:52
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Church Calendar
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February 22--Church Anniversary Celebration in Vidalia
February 22--St. Paul AME Church, 304 Martin Luther King Avenue in Vidalia, invites you to their Anniversary Celebration "122 Years of Faithfulness", February 22nd at 10:00 with speaker Connie F. Williams. Pastor Rev. Ronald Miller - Information
- Church Event | | 17 February 2026 | 09:28
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March 15--Women's Day Program in Vidalia
March 15--East Park Church of God in Christ, 711 4th & Washington Street in Vidalia, invites you to their Women's Day Program, March 15th at 3:00 with guest speaker Apostle Dr. Cynthia Reynolds of New Church in Prayer in Glennville. Theme: Planted in God's Word. Rooted to Grow. (Colossians 2:6-7) Colors: White or Ivory attire. Host Pastor Supt. James & Lady Monique McRae. - Information
- Church Event | | 11 February 2026 | 12:07
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February 22--Church Celebration
February 22--The First African Missionary Baptist Church family cordially invites you to a Church Celebration, Sunday February 22nd at 3:00 with special guest Dr. Carl Anthony Wardlaw and the Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church family of Dublin. Dinner served. Come and be Blessed. Pastor and Sister Carl Wardlaw, Jr.- Information
- Church Event | | 11 February 2026 | 11:57
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February 21--Women's Day Program in Vidalia
February 21--New Life in Christ Ministries Church, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invites you to their Annual Women’s Day Program, Saturday February 21st at 10:00 with speaker Minister Lataureus Ryals. Theme: “Her Story, God’s Glory” If you would like you can wear red clothing. - Information
- Church Event | | 09 February 2026 | 09:47
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February 28--Gospel Sing in Glenwood
February 28--Snowhill Community Church in Glenwood would like you to come to their Gospel Sing, Saturday February 28th at 7:00 featuring Dwayne Hudson & Revival. Come expecting a blessing. - Information
- Church Event | | 03 February 2026 | 09:39
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February 22--Men's Day in Vidalia
February 22--East Park Church of God in Christ, 711 4th & Washington Streets in Vidalia, would like you to come to their Men's Day Service, February 22nd at 3:00 with guest speaker Elder James McRae Jr of Living Waters Full Gospel Ministries in Macon. Host pastor Supt. James & Lady Monique McRae. - Information
- Church Event | | 26 January 2026 | 12:20
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