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Rev. Ronald Miller, Newly-Elected Vidalia City Councilman, District 3

Voter turnout for Tuesday’s election was extremely low, with only a total of 396 of the 16,678 registered voters in Toombs County casting ballots. That equates to a turnout of just 2.37 percent voting.

But Toombs County wasn’t alone. According to statewide figures, in, the primary to elect candidates for the November election for Georgia Public Service Commission in Districts 2 and 3, a show of apathy in the election was evident. However, when the votes were reported Tuesday night the figures support that Republican Incumbent Tim Echols will represent District 2 in November against Democrat Alicia M. Johnson.

In District 3, a runoff between Keisha Sean Waites and Peter Hubbard will determine which Democrat will face Fitz Johnson who ran opposed in the general election.

The general election for Public Service Commission will be held on November 4.

In District 3 in the City of Vidalia, a special election was held Tuesday to fill the unexpired term of the late John Raymond Turner. Only voters in that district could vote, and 130 of the 160 who voted marked their ballot for Rev. Ronald Miller. Sharon Hall opposed Rev. Miller. As the newly elected Councilman, Rev. Miller will be given his Oath of Office prior to conducting any business at the July meeting of the Vidalia City Council on July 14.

In Wheeler County, a special election for tax commissioner was tacked onto Tuesday’s statewide primary and since no candidate received 50 percent of the vote, there will be a runoff between Curtis Hay and Whitney Clark Griffin. It was a close margin, however, with Hay receiving 302 votes to Griffin’s 293.

All numbers in Tuesday’s election are preliminary until certified by Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s Office.

Details: Written by Kathy Hilt; Category: Newsbreak; Published: 18 June 2025; Hits: 652

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WANTED: D'Angelo Martin (L) and Quentavious Mercer (R)

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ONE SUSPECT IN CUSTODY: Tuesday night, D'Angelo Martin turned himself into Dublin Police. Mercer remains at large.

(Original Post):

The Dublin Police Department has issued warrants for 27-year-old D’Angelo Marquez Martin, and 24-year-old Quentavious Mercer in relation to a shooting that left a man dead Saturday morning.

Jaquan Marquis Coney, 31, was found shot to death at an apartment complex at 200 Riverview Park Drive just before 3:00 a.m. Saturday.

While warrants for Martin and Mercer have been secured, the men are currently on the run. Anyone who sees them or knows their whereabouts are asked to contact the Dublin Police Department at 478-277-5023.

Details: Written by Kathy Hilt; Category: Newsbreak; Published: 17 June 2025; Hits: 1261

Voters in District 3 for City Council in Vidalia are reminded that Tuesday is the day to vote in the special election if you did not vote early. This special election is to fill the unexpired term of the late John Raymond Turner.

Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the John Raymond Turner Municipal Building. Only registered voters who live in that district may cast a ballot in the special city election.

However, all registered voters in Toombs County may vote in the statewide election for Public Service Commission in District 2 and District 3. All polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. in this statewide election.

Details: Written by Kathy Hilt; Category: Newsbreak; Published: 16 June 2025; Hits: 1428

Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

Crosby, Jordan Craig – Lyons – Possession of Marijuana; Seatbelt Violation.

Palmer, David-Allen Swayde – Vidalia – Warrant Served (Vidalia Police Department); Willful Obstruction of Police Officer.

Stevenson, Jaquez Dantrell Marshay – Soperton – Warrant Served (Toombs County).

Smart, Venus Denis – Vidalia- Warrant Served (Toombs County); Willful Obstruction of Police Officer.

Maning, Rebecca Michelle – Vidalia – DUI; Possession of Marijuana.

Taylor, Melanie Nicole – Vidalia – Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession of Drug-Related Objects.

Smith, Shaquon Marques – Vidalia – Warrant Served (Toombs County).

Sharpe, Sara Latasha – Mount Vernon – Possession of Controlled Substance; Controlled Substance Not in Original Container; Improper Backing; Suspended License.

Sargent, Kristina Olivia – Statesboro; Theft by Shoplifting.

Knight, Danny L, Jr – Vidalia – Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession of Drug-Related Objects, Warrant Served (Twiggs County).

Edwards, Willie Lee – Lyons – Obstruct/Hinder Law Enforcement Officer; Warrant Served (Vidalia Police Department).

Heard, Anthony Allen – Vidalia – Theft by Shoplifting.

Sherman, Stacy Lashawn – Vidalia – Possession of Marijuana.

Stephenson, Mashia lachelle - Vidalia - Aggravated Assault; Cruelty to Animals.

Grajales, Jennifer Marie - Eastman - Theft by Shoplifting.

Baker, Nato Vashaun - Lyons - Warrant Served (Vidalia Police Department).

Toombs County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:

No report provided.

Lyons Police Department reports the following:

Cano, Juan - Lyons – Seatbelt Violation (18 and UP); Driving While Unlicensed.

Arredondo, Lily Ana – Lyons – Family Violence Provision: Simple Battery; Cruelty to Children (x 4).

King, Jaquashia Tiara – Vidalia – Operating A Vehicle While Registration is Suspended

Quintero, Vidalia – Lyons – Battery.

Clements, Robert Preston – Uvalda – Warrant Service.

Powell, Sonya Jean – Lyons – No Tag; No Insurance; Driving While License Suspended or Revoked.

Stewart, Everett Lee – Vidalia – Driving While License Suspended or Revoked.

Sturgis, Timothy – Uvalda, Driving With Expired License; Operating A Vehicle While Registration Suspended; No Insurance.

Furr, Kirsten Paige – Lyons – Possession of A Controlled Substance.

Brooker, Heather Rebecca – Lyons – Willful Obstruction of Police Officer (Simple/Verbal); Warrant Service.

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:

Bell, Demario Javon – Vidalia – Theft by Deception.

Crawford, Larry Tyrone – Ludowici – Assault on An Officer; Aggravated Assault Upon A Correctional Officer.

Deen, Parick Anthony – Vidalia – Felony Probation Violation.

Candler County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:

Davis, Larmarcus Elliot –Metter - Driving While Unlicensed; Failure to Appear; Trailer Tag Required.

Lupercio, Martin – Metter – DUI: Less Safe; Hold for Other Agency (Felony); Move Over Law.

Nesbitt, Erica – Hinesville – DUI: Combination of Substances.

Smith, Cecelia Patrice – Metter – Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic; DUI: Less Safe Refusal; Speeding.

Boatwright, Tiffany V. – Twin City – DUI: Less Safe; Possession of Open Container of Alcoholic Beverage in Passenger Area; When Headlights and Other Lights Required.

Frison, Roderick – Garfield – Driving While License Revoked/Suspended; Speeding.

Watson, Jarvez Rasder – Millen – Probation Violation (Felony).

Dees, Tommy James, III – Claxton – Probation Violation (Felony).

Fann, Kadeem – Metter – Aggravated Assault; Aggravated Battery; Burglary; Robbery; Theft by Shoplifting.

Mann, Miranda Jean – Stillmore – Battery.

Rosales, Rosalnda – Metter – Battery; Criminal Trespass.

Details: Written by Kathy Hilt; Category: Newsbreak; Published: 17 June 2025; Hits: 1506

The Dublin Police Department is currently investigating two homicides in the city that occurred over the weekend.

Early Saturday morning, police were called to reports of gunshots at the Riverview Park Apartments, and when they arrived, they found Jaquan Marquis Coney, age 31, on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. Although responding police officers rendered aid, Coney died from his injuries.

The GBI and the Dublin Police Department are continuing the investigation.

On Sunday morning, a 49-year-old woman was found dead at the Claxton Homes Apartment Complex. Police say Pam Rozier died in Apartment 26A.

Details are limited on Rozier’s death, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is also working with the Dublin Police Department to solve this homicide.