ONE GIANT LEAP: ARTEMIS 2 GETS OFF THE GROUND
With a thunderous roar and 9 million pounds of thrust created by four engines, each the size of a compact car, four astronauts were launched into space Wednesday for a 3-day trip to the Moon. Artemis 2 is the next step in NASA’s goal of landing human
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office reports that a false report of a crime had deputies and other law enforcement in the county responding to serious allegation. Capt. Justin Wells of the Candler County Sheriff’s Office reports Tuesday afternoon to Bluebird Road in reference to a stabbing that had
...The Vidalia Police Department has concluded its investigation into a reported incident involving a juvenile at the Vidalia Recreation Department this past Friday.
When officers were initially dispatched, investigators treated the situation as a potential attempted kidnapping and responded
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Toombs County High School is proud to recognize talented student artists who placed at the county level in the 2026 Georgia Farm Bureau Art Contest.
Earning awards are Tony Lopez, 1st Place; Marissa Balderas, 2nd Place; and Natalie Ornelas, 3rd Place.
These students have done an outstanding job
Three people were seriously injured Tuesday morning in a two-car collision at North Tattnall Elementary School between Reidsville and Collins.
The Reidsville Fire Department and emergency personnel responded to the scene just after 7:00 Tuesday morning where they found one person entrapped in one of
...Two Washington County men have been arrested and charged in association with the death of a pedestrian.
Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran reports that 61-year-old Randall Waters was struck and killed Saturday night while walking in the 500 block of Waco Mill Road.
Arrested and charged in
...Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Channel, Quatavious Tashon – Vidalia – Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession of Firearm/Knife During Commission of Crime; Possession of Marijuana; Open Container; Seatbelt Violation.
Meade, Desiree Renae – Register – Tampering With
...A public press release from the Vidalia Police Department has many in the community wanting more answers and clarification. The press release was sent out Saturday afternoon.
The writer of the article states that around 7:28 Friday night, police responded to the Vidalia Recreation Department on
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by Sen. Blake Tillery
With just one week left in the legislative session, we’re finishing strong. Our focus is on lower costs, protecting your family, and keeping Georgia running the right way.
This week, I led the Senate in passing my final budget as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations
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(Left to right: AJ Bagby, 11th Grader, and Lane Bagby 8th Grader,)
Toombs County High School students, AJ Bagby, 11th Grader, and Lane Bagby, 8th Grader, finished 3rd with 19.87 pounds in the GA Bass Nation fishing tournament on Saturday March 21st, 2026. They competed against 128 other Georgia
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The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons softball team hosted the Fillies of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) on March 28, 2026, in a conference doubleheader. The Barons rallied late in game one to win 2-1, but were shut out in a pitchers’ duel in game two, dropping the
...March 30-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, March 30
Baseball: Braves 4, Athletics 0
Savannah Christian 15, Toombs County 0
Treutlen 10, Jenkins 0
Soccer: Toombs County 10, Bacon County 0 Girls & Toombs County 10, Bacon County 0 Boys
Golf: Vidalia at Invitational River
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The Vidalia Indians completed a three-game sweep over the Swainsboro Tigers this week, using strong pitching performances and timely hitting to control the series from start to finish.
Vidalia opened the series at Greg James Field in Vidalia, Georgia with a 3-0 victory behind a complete game
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(Riley Kersey)
The Toombs County Bulldogs delivered a dominant performance Monday, defeating Burke County 14-1 behind a strong offensive showing and solid pitching.
On the mound, Kersey earned the win with three scoreless innings, allowing just three hits while striking out three and issuing no
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Hutchinson Dominant as Toombs County Edges Savannah Country Day
Ty Hutchinson delivered a dominant performance on the mound Thursday, striking out 13 batters to lead Toombs County to a 1-0 victory over Savannah Country Day.
Hutchinson went the distance, allowing just three hits and no runs
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The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons baseball team hosted the #2 Georgia Gwinnett Grizzlies on March 24, 2026, and stunned them, taking the game 12-8 to give the #2 team in the nation just their third loss of the season.
The Barons controlled the game early, jumping on top in the
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The Vidalia High School track and field teams delivered an outstanding showing at the Indian Invitational #2, with both the boys and girls squads capturing team championships in commanding fashion.
The Indians were fueled by a combination of record-breaking performances, multiple individual
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Toombs County Retired Educators will meet Thursday, April 2, at the Dr. Mark and Tonya Spivey Library at 10:30.
Memorial Service will be the program with a luncheon to follow.
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.
Mr. Wayne T. Brantley, Sr., 81, of Vidalia, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026. A native of Toombs County, Wayne spent most of his life in Vidalia. He graduated from Vidalia High School in 1962, where he played football, earned All-American honors, and was inducted into the Vidalia High School...
Oretha “Honey” Byrd, 82, peacefully entered into rest surrounded by her loved ones on March 26, 2026. Oretha dedicated her life to Jehovah on April 3rd 1965, along with her loving husband “Byrd”. She began an outstanding career at Olathe Medical (Olathe, Kansas) in 1981, where she served as a...
Pauline M. Petrosky, age 79, of Vidalia, died Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Memorial Heath in Savannah after a brief illness. She was a native of Toombs County, living near Vidalia most of her life and was a 1965 graduate of Vidalia High School. She was a security guard at Edwin I. Hatch Plant for a...
Carol Camilla Mills was born, April 23, 1953, to the late Hardred Mills, Sr. and Mable Louise Harper Mills. On March 20, 2026, she transitioned from this life after an extended illness. She was reared in Soperton, Georgia where she attended the public schools of Treutlen County. After high school,...
Diann Walker Clark, age 67, of Higgston, died Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Wellstar Health System in Augusta following an extended illness. She was a native of Montgomery County, briefly living in Uvalda and was a 1975 graduate of Montgomery County High School. She lived in South Carolina for...
Funeral services for Mr. Daryl Walden will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton with Reverend Mark Sweat officiating. Burial will be in the Westview Cemetery in Treutlen County. Mr. Walden died Sunday, March 22, 2026. Mr. Walden, 72, was the...
Kodi Angela Hart, infant daughter of Abigail Hart of Gray’s Landing, met Jesus on Sunday, March 22, 2026. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Angela Foskey Hart. In addition to her mother, Kodi is survived by her maternal grandfather, Heath Hart; and an uncle, Walker Hart and...
Mrs. Wanda Toole Collins, age 74, of the Johnson Corner Community, died Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah following a sudden illness. She was a native of Toombs County, living in Johnson Corner most of her life, and she was a 1969 graduate of Toombs Central School. She...
April 5--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church, 2926 Cedar Crossing Road in Uvalda, would like you to join them for their Easter SonRise Service, Sunday April 5th at 7:00 on the back porch of the Family Life Center. Guest speaker is Kelly Coursey. Breakfast will follow. Also, the Crucifixion & Resurrection of Jesus Drama at 6:00 PM.
April 11--Come enjoy a free Gospel Sing featuring The Heartfelt Quartet, April 11th 6:00 pm in historic downtown Lyons at The Blue Marquee Theater, 121 N State Street in Lyons. Very special guest The Hall Sisters!
April 6-12--East park Church of God in Christ, 711 4th and Washington Streets in Vidalia, is hosting the Vidalia District Meeting each day at 3:00, Monday April 6th with speaker Bishop Tommy Lee Snell Sr, Tuesday April 7th with Pastor Richard Williams, Wednesday April 8th Pastor Henry Knox, Thursday April 9th with Overseer Sarah Mims, Friday April 10th with Bishop Benjamin Hagan and Sunday April 12th with Supt. Winton Phillips. Theme: Preserving the Heart of Worship. Pastor Supt James and lady Monique McRae
April 3-5--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church, 2926 Cedar Crossing Road in Uvalda, invites you to their Easter Services. Friday April 3rd at 7:00 for The Last Supper, Saturday April 4th at 6:00 for The Garden & Trial, and Sunday April 5th at 6:00 for The Crucifixion & Resurrection. Childcare available infant to 5 years old.
April 6-10--East Part Church of God in Christ, 711 4th & Washington Streets in Vidalia, invites you to their Vidalia District Meeting, April 6th through April 10th at 7:30 each night. Also, April 12th at 3:00. Special guest speakers each day. Host Pastor Supt James and Lady Monique McRae.
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