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Newsbreak

  • Vidalia Teen Arrested in Soperton Entering Auto Case

    On the morning of Thursday, December 5, 2024, the Soperton Police Department responded to reports of three vehicles which had been entering during the night. Several items were taken from the vehicles, including two handguns.

    A cooperative investigation, led by the Soperton Police Department with the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 10 December 2024 | 13:33
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  • Johnson County Sheriff's Office Makes Arrest in Major Animal Cruelty Case

    Johnson County

    On Sunday, December 8, 2024, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Bernard Wallace in connection with a significant animal cruelty case spanning Crawford and Johnson counties. Wallace faces 25 counts of animal cruelty, with additional charges pending.

    Following the arrest, the United States

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 10 December 2024 | 13:29
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    Hayes, Samuel Lee – Homeless - Possession of Methamphetamines; Criminal Trespass.

    Gibbons, Nathaniel Jonathan – Lyons – Possession of Marijuana; Criminal Trespass.

    Grimes Marcus Lance – Vidalia – Possession of Marijuana; Possession of

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 10 December 2024 | 11:16
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  • Help a Veteran in Need This Christmas

    Merry Veterans Christmas 2024 2

    Please join us in helping local veterans, many who are homeless, housed at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center and area nursing homes, with items they desperately need. 

    How can you help?  Please donate a Christmas gift that they can use including, slippers, socks, robes, blankets, coats, shoes,

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 09 December 2024 | 13:09
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  • Meeting Date Changed

    The regularly scheduled meeting for December of the Toombs County Commissioners has been moved from Tuesday, December 17, to Thursday, December 19.

    The meeting will be held in Room 263 at 5:30 p.m. in the Toombs County Government Center [Courthouse].

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 09 December 2024 | 13:08
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  • 12 STC Students Nominated for the GOAL Program

    Instructors at Southeastern Technical College have nominated 12 students for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) competition, according to Rebecca Ethredge, coordinator for the College’s GOAL program.

    GOAL, a statewide program of the Technical College System of Georgia, honors

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 09 December 2024 | 12:56
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  • Leaders Focus on Education at Chamber Forum

    Supers

    The State of Education in Toombs and Montgomery counties was the topic of discussion last week at a gathering hosted by the Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce, and superintendents, a head of schools and the CEO of the Southeastern Early College and Career Academy are mutually in agreement that the area

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 06 December 2024 | 15:11
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  • TCHS Hosts HEO State Competition

    HEO TCHS

    Toombs County High School made history by hosting the first Georgia Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) State Championship at the Toombs County Ag Center on December 2-3. The event brought together 25 counties and teams from across the state, showcasing the skill and precision of students in the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 06 December 2024 | 10:42
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    Smith, Donald Eugene – Wrightsville – Impeding Flow of Traffic; DUI.

    Brownlee, Ernest Maurice – Vidalia – DUI; DUI Child Engagement; Open Container; Child Restraint Violation Under 8.

    Collins, Sabrina Marie – Dexter – Theft by Shoplifting.

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 06 December 2024 | 09:30
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Sportsbreak

  • VHS Hall of Fame Ceremony Coming Up Saturday

    This Saturday, the Vidalia High School Hall of Fame will welcome thirteen individuals and one exceptional team into its Class of 2024. The ceremony will honor the 1986 State Softball Team, renowned for winning the GHSA State Championship, alongside distinguished inductees Shelton Sutton, Kay

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 10 December 2024 | 07:30
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  • Toombs County Bulldogs Defeat Dublin to Secure First-Ever Trip to State Championship in Atlanta

    12 9 24 Football vs Dublin Website

    The Toombs County Bulldogs traveled to Dublin on Friday night for a highly anticipated GHSA semifinal playoff matchup against the undefeated and historically dominant Dublin Fighting Irish. The Bulldogs delivered a stellar performance, defeating the Irish 42-15 and earning their first trip to the

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 09 December 2024 | 10:58
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  • Toombs County Cheer Dawgs Crowned State Runner-Up in GHSA Game Day

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    The Cheer Dawgs competed in the GHSA Game Day Cheerleading Championship for the third time in program history this year. Out of the 21 teams in the A division, Toombs County placed 2nd and came home as State Runner-Ups! It’s an incredibly exciting time for the Toombs County Cheerleading Program!...

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 09 December 2024 | 10:54
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  • Sports & Scores This Week (12-9-24)

    December 9--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.

    Monday, December 9

    Tuesday, December 10

    Basketball: Vidalia at Savannah Country Day 6:00pm (WTCQ-FM, 97.7, Classic Hits, 98Q)

    Savannah Christian at Toombs County 6:00pm

    Wilkinson County at Montgomery County 6:00pm 

    Wednesday,

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 09 December 2024 | 08:44
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  • GHSA Football 3-A Division I All Region Team

    Region 3-A Division I

    Player of the year: QB TJ Stanley, Toombs County, Sr.

    Offensive player of the year: RB Zo Smalls, Savannah Christian, Sr.

    Defensive player of the year: DL Elijah Griffin, Savannah Christian, Sr.

    Athlete of the year: RB/WR Kenry Wall, Savannah Christian, Sr.

    First-team offense

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 04 December 2024 | 08:06
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  • MatDawgs Shine Against Georgia’s Best at Social Circle Scramble and Grappler Invitational

    12 2 24 Wrestling at Grappler

    The Toombs County MatDawgs continue to prove they are a force to be reckoned with in Georgia wrestling, taking on some of the state’s toughest competition in recent events.

    Social Circle Scramble

    Last Friday, the MatDawgs traveled north to face off against Social Circle, one of the top wrestling

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 02 December 2024 | 12:41
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  • #1 Ranked Toombs County Bulldogs Dominate Elbert County to Advance to the GHSA Semifinals

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    The Toombs County Bulldogs overcame an early deficit to rout the Elbert County Blue Devils 56-17 in The Pit on Friday night during Round 3 of the GHSA State Playoffs. With the win, the Bulldogs advance to the semifinals for the first time in school history.

    Elbert County, riding momentum from a

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 02 December 2024 | 12:21
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  • Vidalia High School Game Day Team Set to Compete at State Championship!

    12 2 24 Game Day Champs 2023

    Vidalia High School’s Game Day team is gearing up to compete in the GHSA State Competition this Thursday, December 5th, at the Columbus Civic Center in Columbus, Georgia. The 2024 competition will be the largest in the event’s history since its inception, reflecting the growing interest and

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 02 December 2024 | 12:07
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  • Sports & Scores This Week (12-2-24)

    December 2--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.

    Monday, December 2

    Tuesday, December 3

    Basketball: Ware County 60, Vidalia 41 Girls & Ware County 69, Vidalia 60 Boys

    Claxton 37, Montgomery County 33 & Claxton 79, Montgomery County 46 Boys

    RTCA 57, Edmund Burke Academy 51 Girls &

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 02 December 2024 | 07:56
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Community Calendar

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Obituaries

  • CPO Darain Ashton Woods

    obit Woods Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Darain Ashton Woods, a devoted veteran of the United States Navy, passed away suddenly on December 4, 2024, at the age of 48. A man of honor, service, and unmatched dedication, Darain's life was a testament to perseverance, loyalty, and love for his family, friends, and...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 09 December 2024 | 15:49
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  • Mrs. Jean Williamson Morris, Higgston

    obit Morris Mrs. Jean Williamson Morris, age 91, of Higgston, died Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her home, following an extended illness.  She was a native of Montgomery County, living in Higgston most of her life, and she was a 1952 graduate of Kibbee High School.  She was a member of Higgston Baptist Church and...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 09 December 2024 | 13:04
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  • Virginia Smith Lawson

    Virginia Smith Lawson Virginia Smith Lawson (b. July 28, 1942) went to be with our Lord peacefully after an extended illness at her home on December 6, 2024 with her devoted caregiver son by her side. Ms. Lawson was born in Dublin but raised in Treutlen County. She completed her degree in office administration at...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 09 December 2024 | 08:02
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  • Mrs. Janet M. Hamilton, Kibbee Community

    Janet Hamilton Mrs. Janet M. Hamilton, age 80, of the Kibbee Community, died Saturday, December 7, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family, following a brief illness.  She was born in Indiana, living in Connersville, Indiana, for many years before moving to Vidalia in the mid 1990s, later moving to Montgomery...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 08 December 2024 | 12:41
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  • Mr. William James “Bill” Peterson III, Soperton

    Bill Peterson Mr. William James “Bill” Peterson III, age 74, of Soperton, died Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Treutlen Health & Rehab in Soperton, following an extended illness.  He was a lifelong resident of Treutlen County, a 1968 graduate of Soperton High School, and attended Middle Georgia College.  Bill...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 08 December 2024 | 12:28
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  • Mr. James K. “Jimmy” Hall, Lyons

    Jimmy Hall Mr. James K. “Jimmy” Hall, age 87, of Lyons, died Friday, December 6, 2024, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, after a brief illness.  He was a native Toombs County and grew up in Johnson Corner.  He was a 1956 graduate of Toombs Central School and a U.S. Army veteran.  He lived in Jesup...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 07 December 2024 | 20:30
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  • Mr. David Batay

    obit Batay Mr. David Batay, age 74, of Montgomery County, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, after a sudden illness.  He was a native of Toombs County and lived there and Montgomery County most of his life.  Earlier in his life, he worked at Piggly Wiggly...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 06 December 2024 | 09:30
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  • Mrs. Jackie Adams Jones, Lyons

    obit jackie Mrs. Jackie Adams Jones, age 71, of Lyons, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Candler County Hospital.  She was a native of Toombs County, living most of her life in Lyons and Vidalia, and she attended Vidalia High School.  She was manager at McDonald’s Restaurant in Vidalia for fifteen years and...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 05 December 2024 | 13:45
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  • Mrs. Elaine Wilkes McSwain, Vidalia

    obit McSwain Mrs. Elaine Wilkes McSwain, age 85, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at her home in Gainesville, Georgia.  She was a native of Lyons and a 1957 graduate of Lyons High School.  She attended South Georgia College in Douglas where she was chosen as Homecoming Queen.  Elaine worked at Darby...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 05 December 2024 | 10:37
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Church Calendar

  • Grace Community Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve Event

    Grace Community Presbyterian Church invites the community to come and worship the Lord with them on Christmas Eve at 5:30. Enjoy singing of  classic Christmas carols, preaching of the Word, and the Lord's Supper by candlelight. Grace Community Presbyterian Church is located at 274 S. Washington St., in Lyons.
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    Church Event | Kathy Hilt | 09 December 2024 | 16:01
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  • December 15--Christmas Cantata in Lyons

    December 15--The Choir of Lyons Community Church (formerly Lyons United Methodist Church Choir), 126 East Wesley Avenue, is presenting a Christmas Cantata "THE THRILL OF HOPE", Sunday December 15th at 5:00 in the sanctuary. A reception in the social hall follows.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 04 December 2024 | 09:53
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  • December 15--Pastoral Anniversary in Vidalia

    December 15--Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 515 East Jenkins Street in Vidalia, would like you to come celebrate the 2nd Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Frank & First Lady Jean Williams, December 15th at 2:00.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 02 December 2024 | 12:06
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  • December 14--Merry Christmas Concert in Lyons

    Christmas concert   December 14--You're invited to The Heartfelt Quartet's Merry Christmas Concert, December 14th at 6:00 at Blue Marquee Theater, 121 North State Street in Lyons. Special guest the Toombs County High School Chorus. Info 912-293-6716
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 02 December 2024 | 11:53
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  • December 15--Christmas Candlelight Service in Vidalia

    FBC Candlelight Service December 15--Vidalia First Baptist Church would like you to join them for their special Christmas Candlelight Service, Sunday December 15th at 6:00. The warmth and joy of the season celebrating the birth of Christ with beautiful music, inspiring messages, and the candlelight tradition. Hot chocolate and cookies after.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 21 November 2024 | 09:50
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    LET US GET YOUR MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC WITH CHURCH NEWS!    Your Church Speaks   Thank you for using Church News on News-Talk WVOP 970 AM and 105.3 FM, and southeastgeorgiatoday.com. Submit your church events to us at least 2 weeks ahead of time for the greatest coverage and best results. Include the name of the church, the church address, name of the event, date & time of the event, location of the event if other than the church, and any special speakers involved.  ** When including an image or images please send it as an attachment.  Use the jpg format for all images **   Send it to JIM PERRY! Email jperry @ radiojones.com ---Please note that FAX is no longer available.  Use email. 
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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