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Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Makes Arrests
Sheriff Maybin Reports: On July 22, 2021, The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the Oconee Drug Task Force recovered a large amount of methamphetamine and cocaine from a traffic stop in Mount Vernon. Those arrested in connection with the traffic stop are Brian Andrell Miller (Soperton),
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- Newsbreak | | 26 July 2021 | 16:37
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Help Available for Senior Citizens
If you are age 60 or disabled, there may be resources at your disposal that you aren’t aware exists for your benefit.
The Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission serves a 17 county-area and has Toombs County representation on their board by Vidalia Mayor Protem John Raymond Turner and Toombs
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- Newsbreak | | 26 July 2021 | 09:08
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.
Kelly, Dennis - B/M - 57 YOA - 901 Fifth Ave Vidalia Ga Warrant Served (Vidalia)
Kelley, Eugene P - B/M - 35 YOA - 713 Stuart St Vidalia, Ga Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property / Criminal Trespassing
Pineda, Mary Ann - W/F - 47 YOA - 930
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- Newsbreak | | 23 July 2021 | 08:32
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VHA Marching Eagles Take to the Gridiron
For the first time in the history of the school, Vidalia Heritage Academy will be fielding a band this coming football season.
Chester Proctor was recently hired as the Dean of Student Affairs and Band Director and late Thursday afternoon, the percussionists were practicing a cadence on the field.
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- Newsbreak | | 23 July 2021 | 00:00
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Vidalia City Schools Earn State Recognition
The Georgia Department of Education has awarded the Vidalia City School System with the title of 2020-21 Reward Schools – (the Title I schools making the most progress in improving student performance.)
J.D. Dickerson Primary School was listed as one of only 157 schools in 77 school districts
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- Newsbreak | | 22 July 2021 | 12:35
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Area Residents Indicted in Major Drug Trafficking Operation
Eight area individuals have been charged in a Laurens County methamphetamine-trafficking indictment that was unsealed last week by the United States Department of Justice, Southern District of Georgia. The eight were among a total of 30 defendants charged, in a 56-count indictment.
Those charged
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- Newsbreak | | 22 July 2021 | 00:00
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New Hospital CEO Now on the Job
Memorial Health Meadows Hospital’s new CEO Matthew Hasbrouck has begun his new job and is already pathing his priorities and it’s all about people.
“People come first for me,” Hasbrouck said. “The hospital is impressive, and I want to make sure that I take my time getting to know the staff, giving
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- Newsbreak | | 21 July 2021 | 09:13
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Vidalia City Schools Receives Award
(L to R); Norma Craft and Dr. Garrett Wilcox
For the 6th straight year, The Vidalia City School System has been awarded the Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting by the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts. This award was established to recognize excellence in financial
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- Newsbreak | | 20 July 2021 | 18:07
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Emanuel County Woman Sentenced for Fraud
An Emanuel County woman has been sentenced in federal court for creating a fake business and using it to receive funding from a federal COVID-19 small business relief program.
Tracy Kirkland was sentenced last week to 33 months in prison by U.S. District Court Chief Judge J. Randal Hal. She was also
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- Newsbreak | | 20 July 2021 | 00:00
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Hall Headed To Truett-McConnell University
July 26—Last Thursday morning at Vidalia High School Myesha Hall signed a letter of intent for a scholarship to run track for the Lady Bears and attend Truett-McConnell University in Cleveland, Ga. Myesha had an outstanding career at VHS, she was a member of the 2018 AA State Championship team as a freshman,
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- Sportsbreak | | 26 July 2021 | 08:56
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Sports and Scores This Week (7-26-21)
July 26---Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, July 26
Baseball: Braves 2, Mets 0 (Game 1) & Mets 1, Braves 0 (Game 2)
Tuesday, July 27
Baseball: Braves at Mets 7:10pm (WYUM, 1017 FM, Sweet Onion Country)
Wednesday, July 28
Baseball: Braves at Mets 7:10pm (WYUM, 1017
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- Sportsbreak | | 25 July 2021 | 20:07
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Lady Indians Softball Team Working Hard This Summer
July 21—The VHS Lady Indians Softball team is busy preparing for the upcoming season playing summer games all around the state. Over the last two weeks the Lady Indians went undefeated against Islands High School of Savannah, Wheeler County, Veterans of Warner Robins, Long County, Strong Rock and
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- Sportsbreak | | 21 July 2021 | 13:42
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Bass Fishing Program Ranked 17th in ACA Preseason Poll
The Brewton-Parker College bass fishing program was tabbed as the No. 17-ranked program in the nation according to the latest Association of Collegiate Anglers Preseason Poll, the ACA announced on Tuesday.
The poll is comprised of votes from top coaches, schools, media personnel, and fishing
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- Sportsbreak | | 21 July 2021 | 08:29
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Vidalia Swim Team Competes at State
The Vidalia Recreation Department Swim Team had a great showing at the GRPA B State Swim Meet in Fort Oglethorpe on July 16 and 17. Fourteen swimmers competed in the meet with numerous swimmers making it to the finals and bringing home awards. This year, the team also had several state champions. Lake
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 July 2021 | 09:06
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16th Annual Paul Anderson Youth Home Bike Ride to be Held in Paul Anderson’s Hometown
Paul Anderson Youth Home, a fully accredited and licensed home offering a second chance to young men in crisis, begins its 60th-anniversary celebration this year with its 16th annual Bike Ride. Over the course of five days, July 19–23, five residents of the home will travel a total of more than...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 19 July 2021 | 08:12
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Sports and Scores This Week (7-19-21)
July 19---Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, July 19
Baseball: Padres at Braves 7:20pm (Postponed Until Wednesday)
Tuesday, July 20
Baseball: Braves 2, Padres 1
Wednesday, July 21
Baseball: Padres 3, Braves 2 (Game 1) & Padres 5, Braves 4 Susp/5 (Game 2)
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- Sportsbreak | | 18 July 2021 | 21:10
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BPC Softball Continues Partnership with Canada Futures Softball Tour
MOUNT VERNON — Brewton-Parker head softball coach Madison Herrin has announced that the softball program will continue to partner with Canada Futures Softball Tour for the 2021-22 season.
Brewton-Parker is excited to welcome the Futures back to Mount Vernon in October.
The Canada Futures is an
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 July 2021 | 15:02
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MOCO Eagles Wrestling
July 15--The Montgomery County Eagles are ranked 15th in the preseason wrestling rankings in Class A.
Eagle Wrestlers that are ranked preseason in their weight class:.120- Dreshun Patterson 13th138- Brandon Denmark 4th145- Rome Thornton 6th182- Jacob Carpenter 3rd195- Ethan Price 13thThis...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 15 July 2021 | 08:38
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Community Calendar
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Community Lunch Event
Vidalia Baptist Temple, 407 Slayton Street in Vidalia, will be serving free lunches this Saturday, July 31, beginning at 12:00 noon. The event is for the entire community and everyone is invited to drive through and pick up a meal at no charge.
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- Community Event | | 26 July 2021 | 11:02
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Wrapping Up the Summer at the Public Library
The Vidalia Library will hold its End of Summer Reading Party on Saturday, July 31 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Come to the library for free snow cones, popcorn and games, and participate in a safety demonstration with Vidalia Karate. The event is free and open to the public.
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- Community Event | | 23 July 2021 | 10:18
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Treutlen County Back To School Giveaway
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- Community Event | | 16 July 2021 | 15:25
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Wheeler County Back To School Giveaway
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- Community Event | | 16 July 2021 | 15:25
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Obituaries
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Patsy Thompson
McBean, GA – Patsy Thompson, 83, wife of Martin Thompson, entered into rest Thursday, July 22, 2021, at her residence. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 26, 2021, at 3:00 PM from Miracle Baptist Church, 1308 Hephzibah-McBean Road, with Reverend John Bartlett and Lexie TenHuisen... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 July 2021 | 18:37
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Donna Chere Bone
Sixty-two years is a long time to be stranded anywhere, particularly somewhere as mindbogglingly dull as Earth. On Friday, July 16th, the roses in the window box tilted to one side, and Donna Chere Bone learned the answers to all the questions and mysteries we will ever think of. She is now... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 July 2021 | 13:18
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James Christopher “Chris” Matheson, Sylvania
Sylvania – James Christopher “Chris” Matheson, age 73, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, at his home with his family at his side. He was born in Lyons, GA to the late Julius Daniel & Maxine Elizabeth Tucker Matheson. He graduated from Lyons High School in 1965, attended and graduated from the... - Information
- Obituary | | 19 July 2021 | 14:34
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Angla Michelle Simons McCullars, Tarrytown
Angla Michelle Simons McCullars, age 56 of Tarrytown passed away at her home on Saturday afternoon, July 10, 2021. Born in Dublin, she was the only daughter of two children born to the late William Larkin Simons Sr. and Grady Mae Walker Simons. She grew up in Laurens County and was a graduate of Dublin... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 July 2021 | 16:10
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Mrs. Lottie Faye Cameron Cantrell, East Dublin
Mrs. Lottie Faye Cameron Cantrell, age 83 of East Dublin, passed away in Thursday evening, July 8, 2021 at Shamrock Assisted Living Center. Born in Laurens County she was one of eleven children born to the late Ottis and Mozzell Johnson Townsend. She grew up in Dublin and attended Wilkes High... - Information
- Obituary | | 10 July 2021 | 11:38
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Mrs. Joan Lord Jackson Hall, Vidalia
Mrs. Joan Lord Jackson Hall, age 75 of Vidalia passed away on Tuesday morning, July 6, 2021 at Meadows Regional Hospital in Vidalia. Born in Jenkins County, she was one of four children born to the late William Robert “W.R.”, “Dick” Lord and Robbie Lee Rigdon Lord. She grew up in Treutlen County... - Information
- Obituary | | 07 July 2021 | 15:00
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Mrs. Alice Jeannette Moore Coleman
Mrs. Alice Jeannette Moore Coleman, 80, went to the arms of Jesus early Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Mrs. Coleman was born in Toombs County on May 24, 1941 to Mr. John Wilmer and Mrs. Evelyn McGahee Moore, graduating from Vidalia High in the...- Information
- Obituary | | 06 July 2021 | 13:14
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Mr. Edison Thigpen, Orianna Community of Soperton
Mr. Edison Thigpen, age 87, of the Orianna Community of Soperton passed away on Sunday morning, July 4, 2021 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin. Born in Treutlen County, he was one of six children born to the late Bernie R. and Vera McLendon Thigpen. Mr. Thigpen grew up in Orianna and in 1952...- Information
- Obituary | | 06 July 2021 | 09:13
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Mr. Logan Lucky Kicklighter, Soperton
Mr. Logan Lucky Kicklighter, age 21 of Soperton passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Born in Vidalia, he was the husband of Taylor E. Millspaugh Kicklighter and the son of Lucky and Shelby Kicklighter of Soperton. Logan was a graduate of Toombs County High School, Class of 2017 and had studied... - Information
- Obituary | | 30 June 2021 | 08:18
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Church Calendar
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2021 07-29-31 VBS in Mt. Vernon
July 29-31--Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, 1802 North Railroad Avenue, invites you to Vacation Bible School "Truth Odyssey", Thursday July 29th and Friday July 30th at 7:00 each night. Also, Saturday July31st 10:00 AM. - Information
- Church Event | | 23 July 2021 | 12:37
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August 1--Brian Free & Assurance in Vidalia!
August 1--East Gordon Street Baptist Church in Lyons presents Brian Free & Assurance In Concert, Sunday August 1st at 5:00 with doors opening at 4:00. A love offering will be taken. For more information call 245-5335.- Information
- Church Event | | 06 July 2021 | 11:28
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- Church Event | | 09 December 2020 | 12:30
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