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EMA Director Provides Latest Weekend Weather Outlook
If Dr. Suess were to look ahead to this weekend’s weather, he might write, “Will it rain or will it snow? Of this, we do not know!”
Area residents are looking ahead to this weekend’s weather and wondering if our area will see any wintery precipitation. While forecasts consistently change, Toombs County
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- Newsbreak | | 19 January 2022 | 15:36
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Ailey Site Chosen for Solar Portfolio
Silicon Ranch, an independent solar power producer announced last week that it will be bringing additional solar energy online in Georgia with three new sites to produce the energy from the sun with two of those sites in the immediate area.
What has been called Snipesville III, will be located in
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- Newsbreak | | 19 January 2022 | 00:00
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.
Harper, Johnnie R. - Tarrytown - DUI/DUI child endangerment/Hit and run
Reyna, Qsiris Edel – Lyons – No driver’s license
Cervantes, Veronica Rivera – Vidalia – No driver’s license/child restraint/driving due care hands free
Toombs County
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- Newsbreak | | 18 January 2022 | 12:57
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What's Next For The Double Murder Suspect?
Now that Joshua Sanders has been arrested in Flagstaff, Arizona, for the double homicide in Vidalia of Latorey and Pamela Harden on Thursday, January 6, the process has begun to have him brought back to Toombs County to answer to the multiple charges for which he is facing.
Middle Judicial Circuit
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- Newsbreak | | 18 January 2022 | 00:00
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TCMS Students of the Month
Toombs County Middle School announces the December Students of the Month. Students of the Month are selected based on grades, attendance, and behavior. Congratulations to:
Back row: Christian Jordan, Osvaldo Tinoco, Antonio Garcia, and Juan Alvarado. Middle row:Alina Diaz -Balcazar, Jayla Curry,
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- Newsbreak | | 13 January 2022 | 15:20
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Sen. Tillery Named Library Champion of the Year
Sen. Blake Tillery accepts the recognition as Library Champion from State Librarian Julie Walker (L) as Ohoopee Regional Library System Director Cameron Asbell (R) listens.
Ground was broken on the renovations and expansion of the Dr. Mark and Tonya Spivey Library in Vidalia last week, but before
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- Newsbreak | | 13 January 2022 | 00:00
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Captured - Marshals Arrest Double Murder Suspect
January 12, 2022 – Joshua Magual Sanders, age 27, of Birmingham, AL, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Flagstaff, AZ today on charges relating to the shooting deaths of Latorey Harden and Pamela Harden. Sanders was arrested on outstanding warrants for Aggravated Assault (two counts),
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- Newsbreak | | 12 January 2022 | 16:45
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.
Searcy, Steven Bernard – Vidalia – Possession of a firearm during a crime/aggravated assault/possession of a firearm by a convicted felon/cruelty to children/possession of a controlled substance/home invasion
Montanez, Gabriel O. – Vidalia –
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- Newsbreak | | 12 January 2022 | 11:01
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Rep. Hagan Speaks on Redistricting
This is mid-week of the initial week of the 2022 Georgia General Assembly, but before this session even began, there was work to do and for State Representative Leesa Hagan, that meant already delving into the workings of an elected state official.
In November Hagan was involved in the
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- Newsbreak | | 12 January 2022 | 00:00
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Sportsbreak
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Indian Swimmers Qualify for State!
Vidalia High School Junior Reece Brown qualified Saturday to compete in the GHSA State Swim Championship. Brown, who qualified in the 50-yard Freestyle in Douglas, joins his sister Conley Brown who qualified earlier in the season.
The GHSA State Swimming and Diving Championships place February 3rd through
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- Sportsbreak | | 19 January 2022 | 09:21
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Indians Headed to State Duals!
For the second straight year, the Vidalia Wrestling Team will make a trip to the GHSA State Wrestling Duals. The Indians swept Callaway and Banks County on Friday in Vidalia to advance to the State Championships, which will be held Saturday in Bremen.
The Indians opened the State Prelims with a
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- Sportsbreak | | 18 January 2022 | 13:43
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Barons Fall 68-47 To No. 3 Talladega
MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – After a pair of postponements, Brewton-Parker Men’s Basketball returned to action on Monday night with a tough challenge against No. 3-ranked Talladega (Ala.) in Gillis Gym.
The Barons (1-18, 0-7 SSAC) were defeated by the highly ranked Tornadoes (15-1, 5-0 SSAC).
How It
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- Sportsbreak | | 18 January 2022 | 13:34
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RTCA Lady Crusaders Basketball Recap
(Junior Mary-Claire Wolfe looks for sophomore Bree Wimberly to set up a play).
Robert Toombs Christian Academy's Lady Crusaders picked up two wins against big rivalries, with one of them being a big Region win! On Tuesday, January 11th, the Lady Crusaders played Twiggs Academy and won 54-18. Top
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- Sportsbreak | | 18 January 2022 | 13:29
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Evans’ Double-Digit Performance Boosts Lady Barons Past (RV) Talladega in 84-78 Win
MOUNT VERNON, Ga. –Brewton-Parker Lady Barons Basketball returned to Mount Vernon, Ga. to host (RV) Talladega (Ala.) on Monday night.
The Lady Barons (9-5, 3-3 SSAC) downed the talented Tornadoes (12-5, 4-2 SSAC) with an 84-78 win in Gillis Gymnasium.
“We beat a really good team today,” Head
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- Sportsbreak | | 18 January 2022 | 08:59
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Vidalia Splits With Swainsboro!
The Vidalia Indians won their 15th straight game Saturday night, defeating the Swainsboro Tigers 62-55 in Swainsboro. The Indians’ win was their first in Swainsboro since 2018 and moved the 6th ranked Indians record to 17-1 and 6-0 in Region 2AA. In girls’ action, a cold shooting night for the Lady
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- Sportsbreak | | 18 January 2022 | 08:04
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No. 20 Lady Barons Defeated 30-3 by Top-Ranked Campbellsville
...CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. –The No. 20-ranked Brewton-Parker Women's Wrestling program competed against Mid-South Conference foe Campbellsville on the road on Saturday afternoon.
The Lady Barons (6-5, 0-1 MSC) were defeated by the No. 1-ranked Tigers (11-1, 1-0 MSC) 30-3.
Saturday afternoon's dual
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 January 2022 | 13:02
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Sports and Scores This Week (1-17-22)
January 17----Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, January 17
Basketball: RTCA 37, St. Andrews 14 Girls
Tuesday, January 18
Basketball: RTCA 42, Covenant Academy 32 Girls
Treutlen 50, Johnson County 49 Girls & Treutlen 72, Johnson County 71 F/OT Boys
Wrestling:
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 January 2022 | 07:49
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Brewton-Parker Slips Up Against Mobile; Lady Barons Fall 69-64 To Rams’ Fourth Quarter Surge
MOBILE, Ala. –After exactly one month away from the court, Brewton-Parker Women’s Basketball returned to play against SSAC foe Mobile (Ala.) on Thursday night.
The Lady Barons (8-5, 2-3 SSAC) fell to the Rams (9-3, 3-1) 69-64 as Mobile surged late in the fourth quarter to surpass Brewton-Parker.
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 January 2022 | 09:01
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Community Calendar
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Casting Call for Tales From The Altamaha
Tales From The Altamaha folk life play will hold cast tryouts Tuesday, January 25, and Thursday, January 27, at The Blue Marquee Theater in Lyons beginning at 6:00 p.m. Casting is for ages 5 years and up.
Actors, stagehands, and musicians are wanted.
For more information call the Lyons Main Street at
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- Community Event | | 13 January 2022 | 10:59
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Annual Meeting
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- Community Event | | 07 January 2022 | 15:52
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Arts & Crafts Show Seeking Vendors
The Annual Arts and Crafts Festival sponsored by the Vidalia Lions Club is seeking vendors interested in participating in this year's event on April 23rd and 24th. If interested in participating, contact the club at by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need
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- Community Event | | 03 January 2022 | 13:46
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Altamaha EMC Accepting Scholarhip Applications
Altamaha EMC is currently accepting applications for the Walter Harrison Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship can be used at any accredited two- or four-year university, college or vocational-technical institute in Georgia. Altamaha EMC members can obtain an application by visiting Altamaha EMC’s
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- Community Event | | 10 November 2021 | 14:29
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Sexual Assault Support Group Every Thursday
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- Community Event | | 31 December 2019 | 16:07
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Obituaries
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Mr. Ricky L. Hower, Vidalia
Mr. Ricky L. Hower, age 57, of Vidalia, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital after a sudden illness. He was a native of the Ohoopee Community, a 1982 graduate of Lyons Senior High School, and moved to Vidalia several years ago. He worked with his father in the family... - Information
- Obituary | | 19 January 2022 | 08:46
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Geneva Willis Ricks, Soperton
Geneva Willis Ricks, age 83 of Soperton passed away on Monday morning, January 17, 2022 at the Treutlen County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Soperton. Born in Treutlen County, she was the eldest of four children born to the late Elmo “Hop” Willis and Dorothy Ennis Willis. Geneva was a... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 January 2022 | 18:06
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Dr. Dale Enoch Callaway, Smyrna
Dr. Dale Enoch Callaway, 67, passed away in his sleep on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at his second home in Smyrna, Georgia. He was a long-time resident of Lyons, Georgia. He was a caring and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was lovingly known as “Dr. Dale” and “Grandpa Dale”. Dr. Dale was... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 January 2022 | 16:54
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Ezra Christian Powell, Uvalda
Ezra Christian Powell, age 3 months, of Uvalda, died Saturday, January 15, 2022, after a sudden illness. His family includes his parents, Cheyenna Garner of Uvalda and Matt Powell of Lyons; his brother, Isaac Powell of Lyons; maternal grandparents, Denny Garner, Sr. and Heather Garner of Lyons, and... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 January 2022 | 16:51
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Mr. Frank Toler, Lyons
Mr. Frank Toler, age 86, of Lyons, died Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness. He was born in Hart County, GA, and as a child moved to Treutlen County where he lived before moving to Lyons in 1977. He was a retired mechanic and welder, and... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 January 2022 | 16:49
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Mrs. Lorie Haynes Edge, Vidalia
Mrs. Lorie Haynes Edge, age 58 of Vidalia, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Landmark Hospital in Savannah, Ga following an extended illness. Lorie was born on June 2, 1963 in Rome, Ga to the late Bobby and Hilda Haynes. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, and one son,... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 January 2022 | 16:45
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Stephen Lee Hammond
Our beloved father, Stephen Lee Hammond, age 63, went home to be with our Lord on January 15, 2022 at Community Hospice of Vidalia, Georgia after an extended illness. Affectionately known as “Steve” and “Pop”, he was born on February 15, 1958, in Greenville, South Carolina to Robert and Barbara... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 January 2022 | 16:43
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Mr. Doyle NeSmith
W. Doyle NeSmith, Sr. age 92, of Lyons, GA, died at Memorial Hospital in Savannah on January 9th, 2022. Doyle was the youngest son of John Daniel and Mittie Shelton NeSmith of Cochran, Ga. Doyle grew up on the family farm and graduated high school in 1946. He graduated from Middle Georgia College in... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 January 2022 | 14:05
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MS. KaTOREY HARDEN
Vincent R. Drummer Funeral Home announces the death of Ms. KaTorey D. Harden age 24 of Vidalia, GA who entered Eternal Rest on Thursday, January 6, 2022 . She was born on February 23, 1997 to the late Pamela Harden of Vidalia, GA and Lonnie Murphy, Jr. of Soperton, GA. She attended Treutlen County...- Information
- Obituary | | 11 January 2022 | 11:05
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Church Calendar
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April 8-10--Class Reunion 1975 in Vidalia
April 8-10--First African Missionary Baptist Church in Vidalia invites you to the "Class of 1975" Class Reunion, April 8th with a meet & greet, April 9th with a banquet, and April 10th with worship service. Hawks Point Golf Club, 1901 Loop Road in Vidalia, at 6:00 PM.- Information
- Church Event | | 14 January 2022 | 09:52
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January 19-23--Revival in Vidalia!
January 19-23--Cornerstone Pentecostal Church, 377 South Thompson Road in Vidalia, invites you to join them for Revival, Wednesday January 19th through Saturday January 22nd at 7:30 each night. Also, Sunday January 23rd at 6:00. "Bring your Bible. Let's have Revival!"- Information
- Church Event | | 03 January 2022 | 09:37
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- Church Event | | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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