A Hazlehurst chain grocery store has settled a claim filed against it by the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) on behalf of a former employee of the store.
On Tuesday, the EEOC issued a press release stating that Reynolds IGA Foodliner, a Piggly Wiggly franchisee, had agreed to pay
...Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Burns, Jaylin Shuquan – Vidlaia – Terroristic Threats and Act.
Daniels, Michael – Vidalia – Simple Battery (Family Violence).
Daniels, Brunson Sherria – Reidsville – Theft by Shoplifting.
Edmond, Donnie Ray – Vidalia – Warrant Executed.
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Candler County Sheriff's Office Deputy Womack and K-9 Ferry
Candler County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Ferry is being credited with the apprehension of a suspect Monday afternoon.
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office says first responders had been dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on Excelsior Church
...Brewton-Parker Christian University is mourning the death of on one of its students.
Ella Jenkins, age 18, of Gray, was a passenger in a small pickup truck Sunday when she was ejected and killed at the intersection of Springhaven Road and Georgia Highway 31.
Georgia State Patrol reports that the
...The milestone continues a strong record of student success at Toombs County High School, which has maintained a graduation rate above 93% for seven consecutive years. This year’s 96.4% rate also exceeds Georgia’s 2026 statewide graduation rate of 88.5% by 7.9 percentage points.
“Achieving a 96.4%
...On Monday Governor Brian P. Kemp declared a state of emergency due to global market volatility and suspended the state's motor fuel excise tax for a period of 30 days. The suspension will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on September 29 and run through October 29. The governor's executive order declaring
...Two people from Claxton died Thursday morning in a two vehicle crash in Toombs County.
GSP troopers from Reidsville said an accident occurred around 6:40 on Highway 292 east of Emmanuel Circle claimed the lives of 42-year-old Christopher Greene and 53-old Jennifer Castro.
Investigators said a
...A 23-year-old man from Wheeler County lost his life early last Saturday morning in a hunting incident and a 57-year-old man was arrested and charged with multiple offenses.
According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division, around 3:30 a.m. on September 26 the
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Lyons Mayor Willis NeSmith had the distinction of announcing the 2026 Lyons Citizen of the Year Thursday night and the mayor delivered a glowing and accurate description of the recipient. From the beginning of his address, it was clear that this year’s honoree would be Lyons native Rebecca Lee
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The JR Trippe Middle School Chiefs Cross Country teams turned in a strong performance Tuesday at the SE Georgia Middle School League Championship at Jeff Davis Middle School, with both teams finishing runner-up and two Chiefs claiming individual championships.
Sixth-grader Jayden Epps won the boys
The Indians Softball team improved to 10-1 in region play and 17-6 overall with a 6-0 defeat of Dodge County Tuesday in Vidalia.
Tori Polke allowed just 2 hits and no runs on the day while striking out 10.
After Elizabeth Sowell reached on an error, a double by Elin Haygood put Vidalia on the

Toombs County Competition Cheerleading earned first place in the AAA division at Saturday’s Better in Metter Cheer Competition at Metter High School. The Cheer Dawgs scored 91, a four-point improvement from their season opener.
Scoring in this range in each of their first two competitions is a
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Booster Stadium was packed to capacity Friday night as fans poured in to witness a showdown between the top two teams in Class AAA. When the final horn sounded, the No. 1 Toombs County Bulldogs had made their statement, pulling away from No. 2 Pierce County for a 28-7 victory.
Pierce County
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Brewton-Parker Women's Volleyball bounced back in a big way Saturday afternoon, sweeping Andrew College in straight sets to improve to 11-4 overall. The Lady Barons controlled the match from start to fi nish, winning 25-14, 25-16 and 25-15. Coming off Friday night's loss at Faulkner,
...(Courtesy of Toombs County Athletics)
Peyton Bland went 3-for-3 with a home run, two singles, two RBIs and three stolen bases Wednesday as Toombs County defeated Brantley County 6-1.
Toombs County scored first when Lindy Morris grounded into a double play that brought a run home in the opening
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(Cannon Sharpton)
The Vidalia High School cross country teams delivered an outstanding performance at the Bleckley Night Run on Thursday, September 24, as both the boys and girls squads put together high-impact team finishes alongside a wave of personal-best performances in the two-mile race.
The
...September 28--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, September 28
Softball: Toombs County 18, Savannah Christian 0
Telfair County 16, Montgomery County 1
Pierce County 6, RTCA 3
CCA 21, VHA 4
Volleyball: Vidalia 2, Savannah Classical Academy 0 & Vidalia 2, McIntosh County Academy
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High School Scoreboard – September 25th
Class AAA
7 Pierce Co. "Bears" @ Toombs Co. "Bulldogs" 28 F
6 Brantley Co. "Herons" @ Appling Co. "Pirates" 45 F
6 Johnson Savannah "Atom Smashers" @ Tattnall Co. "Battle Creek Warriors" 24 F
35 Islands "Sharks" @ Beach "Bulldogs" 48 F
Class AA
17 ACE
...Toombs County Retired Educators October meeting will be held Thursday, October 1st, 10:30, at Dr. Mark and Tonya Spivey Library, Vidalia, GA. The speaker will be Howard Holman, “Keep Toombs County Clean”.



This year’s Christmas Parade application is now available: https://downtownvidalia.org/events/christmas-parade/ Application deadline is November 20th.





Mrs. Natalie Jones Mosley, age 53, of Vidalia, died Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah. She was a native of Toombs County, living in Vidalia most of her life and graduated from Vidalia High School in 1991. She began a career in postal service in 2006, starting in Lyons as a...
Mrs. Eloise Powell Thigpen, age 85, of Vidalia, died Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Harrington Health & Rehab in Augusta following an extended illness. She was born in Wheeler County, grew up in Mt. Vernon and was a 1958 graduate of Montgomery County High School. Soon after high school, she...
Cooper Hartley, age 23, of Glenwood, died Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Wheeler County. He was a native of Wheeler County and lived near Glenwood all of his life. He was a 2021 graduate of Wheeler County High School where he played baseball. Cooper was a 2022 graduate of Georgia Northwestern...
Mr. Larry H. Taylor, age 83, of the White Oak Community in Camden County, died Monday, September 28, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. He was a 1961 graduate of Bacon County High School, later moving to McIntosh County and worked with Bellsouth for twenty...
Faye Carol McCormick Jones, age 78, of Lyons, Georgia, died Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia, Georgia after an extended illness. Faye was born in Daytona Beach, Florida. She was a 1966 graduate of Taylor High School in Pierson, Florida. She was raised in Seville,...
Mrs. Myra Harris Henriott, age 87, of Vidalia, died Friday, September 25, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was born on January 7, 1939, in Sanderson, Florida and grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. She lived in Jacksonville until later moving to...
Mrs. Cathy Nora Price Meade, age 66, of Lyons, died Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County and lived in Lyons most of her life. She was a 1978 graduate of Lyons Senior High School and worked security at...
Mrs. Bonnie C. Powell, age 86, of the New Branch Community, died Monday, September 21, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Baxley, but as a child, her family moved to Tattnall County, growing up in Collins. She married her husband, who was serving in the U.S. Navy, and...
Mr. Bob Wayne Meeks, age 81, of the Rackettown Community, Lyons, died Sunday, September 20, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. He was a native of Toombs County, growing up in Vidalia and moved to Liberty County in the late 1950s. He attended Bradwell Institute in Hinesville where he...
October 5-8—Oconee Zion Missionary Baptist Church invite all churches, members, families and friends to their 99th Annual Session, Monday October 5th with First African Baptist Church, 6:30 Executive Board Meeting and 7:30 a Musical. Tuesday October 6th at 7:00 the Dawsie Love Scholarship Banquet with Poplar Spring Missionary Baptist Church and guest speaker Rev. Elijah Toney. Wednesday October 7th and Thursday October 8th 6:30 with First African Baptist Church.
October 5-9--Snowhill Community Church, at the new Open Tabernacle at 864 Snowhill Church Road in Glenwood, cordially invites to their Fall Revival, Monday October 5th through Friday, October 9th at 7:00 each night. Featured speaker is Rev. Cliff Kirkland of Douglas. Come expecting a great blessing.
Special note: New Life in Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invites the community to their FREE Clothing Giveaway, every Saturday in October from 8:00 to 12:00. Clothes, shoes, and accessories for all ages, along with household items.
October 3--New Life in Christ Ministries invites you to join them for their Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Program, Saturday October 3rd at 10:00. The Refuge Center will provide an informative workshop and share valuable resources. You are encouraged to wear purple in support of domestic violence awareness.
October 24--Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, 1802 North Railroad Avenue in Mt. Vernon, invites all ages to their 21st Annual Praise Party, Saturday October 24th at 5:00. Youth-led service. Come prepared to represent your church with praise. Food, Games. Approximately 20 booths for everyone. Bouncy houses, photo booth, music. Meet The Staff

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