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  • Snow Doesn't Stop Attempt to Commit Crimes

    The Metter Police Department says a man took advantage of the snow and ice storm Tuesday night and decided to attempt to enter in a few Metter citizens automobiles and even making entry into some of those. Once the perpetrator gained entry, he helped himself to items he found inside those

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 24 January 2025 | 17:16
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  • Toombs Grand Jury Return Bills of Indictment

    Tthe Toombs County Grant Jury convened last Monday where they were presented 9 bills of indictment, with the grand jury returning all bills as true.

    Indictments against individuals included two for aggravated assault; one for theft by deception; one for failure to register as a sex offender; one

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 24 January 2025 | 17:15
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    Brown, Javontey Robert – Macon – Interference with Custody.

    Carlos, Luna Juan – Vidalia – No Driver’s License.

    Jordan, Janyce Danielle – Vidalia – No Driver’s License.

    Ramirez, Villicana Jose Luis – Vidalia – No Driver’s License.

    Brown,

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 24 January 2025 | 09:54
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  • Special Weather Statement From GEMA

    The following special weather statement has been issued from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency.

    ICY ROADS EXPECTED LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MIDDAY THURSDAY ACROSS MUCH OF NORTH GEORGIA AND ALL OF MIDDLE GEORGIA
    Special Weather Statement issued January 22 at 3:42PM EST by NWS Peachtree

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 22 January 2025 | 16:46
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  • Closures and Schedule Changes For Thursday, January 23rd

    The following closures and schedule changes are for Thursday, January 23rd.  These will be updated often as more information becomes available.

    Vidalia City Hall will open at 12:00 noon Thursday, January 23rd. 

    All Montgomery County Offices, Solid Waste Sites, and The Courthouse will remain closed
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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 22 January 2025 | 12:15
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  • Updated - Latest Weather Alert From The National Weather Service

    Until Thursday 8:00 am

    Action Recommended

    Make preparations per the instructions

    Issued By

    Atlanta - GA, US, National Weather Service

    Affected Area

    Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Georgia

    Description

    ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 22 January 2025 | 08:38
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  • Latest Weather Update From The National Weather Service

    LATEST WEATHER UPDATE as of 1/21/25 @ 1 p.m.
     
    National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
     
    Hazardous Weather Outlook
    ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
    * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches.
    * WHERE...Middle Georgia.
    * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST
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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 21 January 2025 | 13:57
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  • Altamaha Bridge on U.S. Hwy. #1 Remains Open for Travel

    Toombs County EMA Director Lynn Moore has notified the media stating that the Georgia Department of Transportation has NOT closed the Altamaha River Bridge near Plant Hatch and has no plans to so at this time.

    Moore said DOT inspectors will monitor the situation and make that decision ONLY IF

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 21 January 2025 | 12:27
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  • Updated Area Closings and Schedule Changes Due to the Winter Weather

    The following are closings and schedule changes for this week.  This list will be updated as more information is made available.

    Vidalia City Hall will open at 8:30 am on Tuesday, January 21st and close at lunch due to impending inclement weather.  Vidalia City Hall will be closed on Wednesday,

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 20 January 2025 | 18:30
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Sportsbreak

  • JRT Chiefs Wrestling Ends Season Strong

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    The JR Trippe Chiefs Wrestling Team wrapped up a strong season on Thursday, January 16, at West Laurens Middle School at the MGMSAA Region Championships. 

    The Chiefs started wrestling in October and have trained hard over the past few months.  They showed their grit and determination by finishing

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 21 January 2025 | 06:36
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  • Vidalia Downs Toombs County Completes Season Sweep

    In a hard-fought rivalry matchup, the Vidalia Indians overcame a tough challenge from Toombs County, winning 50-43 to complete the season sweep of their region rivals. The Indians, who were on the road, led by as many as 19 points during the game but had to withstand a late push from the Bulldogs to

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 20 January 2025 | 17:31
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  • Sports & Scores This Week (1-20-25)

    January 20--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.

    Monday, January 20

    Tuesday, January 21

    Basketball: Savannah Country Day at Vidalia 6:00pm (Postponed Until Monday, February 3)

    Toombs County at Savannah Christian 6:00pm (Postponed)

    Treutlen at Dooly County 6:00pm (Postponed)

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 20 January 2025 | 16:46
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  • Toombs County Boys Basketball Battles Through Tough Stretch, Secures Win Against Dublin

    The Toombs County Bulldogs have faced a challenging slate of games over the past week, going 1-2 with a thrilling win against Dublin.

    On Saturday, the Bulldogs traveled to Tattnall County and fell just short in a 45-42 loss. Gavin Fletcher led the team with 19 points and 3 rebounds. Mike Polke

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 19 January 2025 | 08:57
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  • Lady Barons Soar Over Running Eagles

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    In a nail-biting conference showdown, the Brewton-Parker Lady Barons defeated the Life Running Eagles 75-72 at the Eagle's Nest on January 16, 2025. The victory brings the Lady Barons' season record to an even 9-9 overall, with a strong 5-2 in conference play. The Lady Barons bounced back on the

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 17 January 2025 | 12:54
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  • MatDawgs Dominate Area Duals to Claim Championship, Advance to State at Heard County

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    The MatDawgs kept with their winning energy and traveled to Dublin to compete at the Area Dual Championships. The MatDawgs wasted no time setting the tone for the day with a 83-0 win over Montgomery County in the first round. The second round the MatDawgs only dropped two individual matches in a 71-8

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 16 January 2025 | 09:00
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  • Indians Get Road Win Over Wolverines

    The Vidalia Indians secured a big road win over Woodville, 57-49, with Rashad Brown leading the charge, scoring 22 points. Jayon Colman added 18, helping propel the team to victory. DJ Wallace, Jamorion Phillips, and Joshtin Troupe all played crucial minutes, contributing to the overall effort.

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 15 January 2025 | 09:00
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  • Toombs County Falls Short Against Swainsboro

    The Toombs County Boys Basketball team traveled to Swainsboro on Tuesday night and started strong, taking a commanding 17-4 lead in the first quarter. However, Swainsboro dominated the second and third quarters, outscoring the HoopDawgs 37-14 during that stretch. Despite their efforts, Toombs

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 13 January 2025 | 12:11
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  • Brewton-Parker Barons Lose Nail-Biter to Mobile Rams

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    The Barons hosted the Mobile Rams in a thrilling back-and-forth conference match in Mount Vernon. The Rams proved to be too much for the Barons to stop. The Barons came up just short with a final score of 84-88.

    The game was a rollercoaster, featuring multiple lead changes that kept fans on the edge of

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 13 January 2025 | 08:07
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Community Calendar

Bobby Jean McCulough

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Meeks McCullough, age 90, of the Ohoopee Community, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness.  She was born in Swainsboro, as child moving to Ft. Myers, Florida for a few years, and she lived in Ohoopee most of her life.  She was a teacher’s aide for two years at Lyons High School and was a paraprofessional at Lyons Elementary for eleven years.  She decided she wanted to become a teacher, so she attended Brewton-Parker College and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education, teaching three different grades at Lyons Elementary and retired after more than thirty years.  She was an active farmer’s wife and was involved in all aspects of their farm.  She was a member of Georgia Retired Teachers Association and the Toombs County Retired Teachers Association.  She was a member of Ohoopee Baptist Church, taught Sunday school, and helped build the present church.  She enjoyed her flowers, cooking, she was a caregiver, and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Her husband of seventy-three years, Sam McCullough; parents, Sam A. Meeks and Bernice Irene Tapley Meeks; and brother, Sam Meeks, precede her in death.

Her family includes his two children, Martha McCullough Hart and husband Joey, and Johnny McCullough and Wife Laura, all of Ohoopee; seven grandchildren, Brad Hart and wife Tracy of Lyons, Justin Hart and wife Rebecca of Pembroke, Garren McCullough of Blackshear, Chris Cox and wife Brittany of Augusta, Kourtnie Farrow and husband Casey of Lyons, Brandon Cox of Lyons, and Victoria Beasley and husband Daniel of Vidalia ; four great-grandchildren, Clay, Cason, Caleb, and Easton Hart; one sister, Mildred Meeks Bozeman and husband Ray of Moultrie; one sister-in-law, Mary Ballard of Covington; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

The funeral service will be Monday afternoon, January 27th, 2025, at 3:00 in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Johnny McCullough and Pastor Daniel Beasley officiating.  Burial will follow at Ohoopee Community Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday afternoon from 1:30 until just prior to the service.

Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions can be sent to the Ohoopee Baptist Church, c/o Martha Hart, 2699 GA Hwy. 292, Lyons, GA 30436.

Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia was in charge of arrangements.  

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Bobbie Jean (Meeks) McCullough, please visit our floral store.

Raymond Page

Mr. Raymond Jerry Page, age 83, of Vidalia, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Piedmont Healthcare in Macon.  He was born in Montgomery County and lived most of his life in Toombs and Emanuel Counties.  He was a licensed general contractor, a master electrician, and master plumber.  He founded Pages, Inc., co-owner of M&W, and was owner of MPS.  He was a mentor to many people and was selfless.  He was a member of Vidalia Old Live Primitive Baptist Church.  Jerry enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, farming, tractors, and quail and squirrel hunting.  He is preceded in death by a grandson, Alston Page; his parents, Raymond Rufus Page and Gladys Jewel Moxley Page; and a brother, Jeff Page.

His family includes his wife of sixty-two years, Martha Lou Scott Page; four children, Jeanine Page Hayden and fiancé Michael Lavvorn of East Dublin, Wade Page and wife Jill of Oak Park, Joey Page and wife Amanda of Evans, and Alex Page and wife Nicole of the Five Points Community; one brother, Andy Page and wife Melanie of Vidalia; sister-in-law, Margie Brown Page of Tarrytown; twelve grandchildren, Jacob Hayden and wife Kate, Serena Hayden, Taylor Sanchez and husband Fernando, Morgan Bazemore and husband Doug, Jared Page and fiancé Danielle Cannady, Josh Page, Whitney Page, Hannah Page, Aubrey Page, Chase Page, Tristin Page, and Weston Page; six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 4:00 until 6:00.

The funeral service will be Monday morning, January 27th, 2025, at 11:00 in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Durden officiating.  Burial will follow at Precious Memories Cemetery. 

Flowers are accepted, or memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children by visiting their website at shrinerschildrens.org.

Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Raymond Jerry Page, please visit our floral store.

Betty LeBlanc

Mrs. Betty Perdue LeBlanc, age 67, of Johnson Corner, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at her home following an extended illness.  She was a native of Toombs County and attended Toombs Central School.  She lived in Lexington, South Carolina for twenty years and in the Johnson Corner Community most of her life.  She was owner of LeBlanc Cleaning in Vidalia for twenty years and worked at Vidalia Motor Parts for nineteen years.  She enjoyed watching old Westerns, puzzles, crocheting, and cooking for the people she worked with.  She is preceded in death by a son, Robbie Gasque; parents, Swain Thomas “S.T.” Perdue and Jessie Pearl Robinson Perdue; sister, Linda Perdue; and brother, David Perdue.

Her family includes her husband of thirty-seven years, Bruce LeBlanc; one son, Samuel LeBlanc, both of Johnson Corner; two daughters, Tiffany LeBlanc of Dallas, Texas, and Melissa Surles of Metter; four grandchildren, Anthony Fuentes and Christian Fuentes of Dallas, and Jason Surles and Marlee Surles of Metter; one sister, Debby Perdue Britt of Aiken, South Carolina; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be Saturday morning, January 25th, 2025, at 11:00 in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Pastor Chester Proctor officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4849 Paulson St., Suite 102, Savannah, GA 31405.

Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements. 

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Betty (Perdue) LeBlanc, please visit our floral store.

Mrs. Vera Ann Archie Holloman, age 81, of Lyons, died Friday, January 17, 2025, at her home following an extended illness.  She was a native of Columbus and graduate high school there in 1961.  She lived most of her life in Atlanta before moving to Lyons in 2002.  She was a waitress at Roxy’s Dine in Lyons and was Baptist by faith.  She enjoyed yard work and swimming.  Her husband Phillip Anthony Holloman; parents, William C. Archie and Melissa Foster Archie; and brother, Bill Archie, precede her in death.

Her family includes one sister, Lisa McCaffity; two brothers, David Archie and Ronald Archie, all of North Carolina; and one niece, Phoebe Singley of Lyons.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by visiting their website at Stjude.org.

Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia in charge of arrangements.      

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Vera Ann (Archie) Holloman, please visit our floral store.

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France Fitzpatrick Baldwin, affectionately known as Patti, was born to Leila Baldwin and the late Albert Powell on January 2, 1964 in Vidalia, GA. She attended Vidalia High School and was a member of the Class of 1982. Earlier in her life, she attended Eureka Baptist Church in Higgston, GA. She passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 19, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Preceding her in death, her brother Ronald Powell, France is survived by her mother, Leila Baldwin, special aunt, Christine Baldwin; daughters Shelley (Donte) Bailey and Shanna Baldwin; Grandchildren: Alex Bailey, Alexis Bailey, Alona Bailey, Ashlyn Bailey and Jamall Baldwin; Siblings in Vidalia, GA: Deborah (Lamar) Rowell, Beverly Wiggins (special cousin), Saralyn (Reverend Boykin) McNeal, Joe (Wayne) Louis (Fiona) Baldwin, Trina (Topia) Corbett, and Wilbert Alfonso Baldwin; Her extended Thompson siblings in Philadelphia; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins who she loved deeply; and special friend, Greg Singleton.

A wake will be held Friday, January 24, 2025 from 5-6 P.M. at the Vincent R. Drummer Funeral Home, 211 West Liberty Avenue, Lyons GA. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Evergreen True Vine Church, 506 Peachtree Street, Vidalia, GA. Burial will follow in the Mosleytown Cemetery, Tarrytown, GA.

The Vincent R. Drummer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Ms. France 'Patti' Baldwin.

Obituaries

  • Mrs. Bobbie Jean Meeks McCullough, Ohoopee Community

    Bobby Jean McCulough Mrs. Bobbie Jean Meeks McCullough, age 90, of the Ohoopee Community, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness.  She was born in Swainsboro, as child moving to Ft. Myers, Florida for a few years, and she lived in Ohoopee most of her...
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  • Mr. Raymond Jerry Page, Vidalia

    Raymond Page Mr. Raymond Jerry Page, age 83, of Vidalia, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Piedmont Healthcare in Macon.  He was born in Montgomery County and lived most of his life in Toombs and Emanuel Counties.  He was a licensed general contractor, a master electrician, and master plumber.  He founded...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 25 January 2025 | 09:40
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  • Mrs. Vera Ann Archie Holloman Lyons

    Mrs. Vera Ann Archie Holloman, age 81, of Lyons, died Friday, January 17, 2025, at her home following an extended illness.  She was a native of Columbus and graduate high school there in 1961.  She lived most of her life in Atlanta before moving to Lyons in 2002.  She was a waitress at Roxy’s Dine in...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 24 January 2025 | 10:24
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  • Mrs. Betty Perdue LeBlanc, Johnson Corner

    Betty LeBlanc Mrs. Betty Perdue LeBlanc, age 67, of Johnson Corner, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at her home following an extended illness.  She was a native of Toombs County and attended Toombs Central School.  She lived in Lexington, South Carolina for twenty years and in the Johnson Corner Community most of...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 23 January 2025 | 16:15
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  • France Fitzpatrick Baldwin

    Patti Baldwin Cropped 002 France Fitzpatrick Baldwin, affectionately known as Patti, was born to Leila Baldwin and the late Albert Powell on January 2, 1964 in Vidalia, GA. She attended Vidalia High School and was a member of the Class of 1982. Earlier in her life, she attended Eureka Baptist Church in Higgston, GA. She...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 23 January 2025 | 13:49
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  • Mrs. Geri Moore Kennel, Higgston

    obit Kennel Mrs. Geri Moore Kennel, age 72, of Higgston, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness.  She was a native of Savannah, and lived there until moving to Treutlen County in the late 1960s.  She was Co-Valedictorian at Treutlen County High School, Class...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 21 January 2025 | 14:18
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  • Mrs. Mildred Troupe

    Mildred Troupe 002 Mrs. Mildred Troupe was born on May 18, 1940, in Soperton, Georgia, to the late Willie and Mary Miller. She devoted her life to caring for others, spending 30 years as a valued employee at Bethany Nursing Home. Afterward, she continued her service to the community at Meadows Memorial Hospital...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 20 January 2025 | 09:43
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  • Mr. Zach Mixon, Soperton

    Zach Mixon Mr. Zach Mixon, age 36, of Soperton, died Friday, January 17, 2025, in Soperton.  He was a native of Toombs County, growing up in Santa Claus, he was a 2008 graduate of Montgomery County High School, and had lived in Soperton since 2012.  He was a four-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp stationed in...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 20 January 2025 | 09:41
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  • Mrs. Ernestine Prescott Thompson, Forsyth

    Ernestine Thompson Mrs. Ernestine Prescott Thompson of Forsyth, passed away at age 97 on January 17, 2025. Visitation will be held from 2PM-4PM on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel in Forsyth, followed by a graveside service at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Glenn J. Thompson Family...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 19 January 2025 | 10:44
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Church Calendar

  • January 31--January Prayer Meetings in Vidalia

    January 31--New Life In Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, would like you to come to their Noonday Prayer every Tuesday in January from 11:45 to 1:15. Also, Evening Prayer Services from 6:00 PM to 7:00 pm. Pastor Germain Williams
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 15 January 2025 | 11:49
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  • January 30--Engage Luncheon in Vidalia

    Engage Luncheon   January 30--First Baptist Church, 107 East Second Street in Vidalia, would like ladies in the area to come to their Engage Luncheon, Thursday January 30th from noon to 1:00 on the Front Porch. Featuring special speaker Patricia Dixon. Sign up online at www.fbcvidalia.org / Events Calendar or call 912-537-4196. NOTE: Bring your own lunch or enjoy a delicious lunch of chili, grilled cheese sandwich, drink and dessert for just $5. Deadline to sign up: Sunday January 26th.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 13 January 2025 | 12:01
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  • February 1--Gospel Judilee in Lyons

    February 1--Pastor's Nathaniel and Cynthia Joyce of Calvary Way Church invite you to their free First Gospel Jubilee, Saturday February 1st at 2:00 at Durden Cabin, 168 Miot Avenue in Lyons. Featuring Uvalda Community Choir, The Chosen Vessels and Teen Challenge. Light refreshments served.
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