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  • Have A Great Memorial Day Weekend!

    Memorial Day

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 27 May 2023 | 07:59
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  • Memorial Health Meadows Hospital Donates $7,500 to Southeastern Technical College

    Check presentation Southeastern Technical College 05 23 23(Left to right: Hillary Thompson, VP of Human Resources; Sandra Kate Ellington, Ethics & Compliance Officer; Jared Kirby, Chief Financial Officer; Jeffrey Harden, Chief Nursing Officer; Blythe Wilcox, Director of STC Foundation; Matt Hasbrouck, Chief Executive Officer; Larry Calhoun, STC

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 26 May 2023 | 17:38
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  • Remembering Our Veterans

    The annual Memorial Day ceremony presented by the J. Barry Jones Post #3563 and VFW Auxiliary will be held Monday at 3:00 p.m. in Southeastern Technical College.

    LTC Heather D. Doran of Fort Stewart will be the keynote speaker with participation from local Boy Scout Troop 933, Toombs County Vocal

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 26 May 2023 | 11:49
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  • TCHS Announces Top Graduates

    Valedictorian Instagram Post

    TCHS Valedictorian, Allison Waller

    Salutatorian Instagram Post

    TCHS Salutatorian, Joseph Ramos

    Toombs County High School would like to announce the following:

    TCHS 2023 Valedictorian is Allison Waller

    TCHS 2023 Salutatorian is Joseph Ramos

    TCHS 2023 Honor Graduates with Distinction:Daniel Adorno Pagan, Owen Anken, Kaleila

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 26 May 2023 | 11:25
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.

    Biddle, Bradley Wayne - Tarrytown - Warrant served (Vidalia bench warrant)

    Jones, Anthony Jeremiah - Vidalia - Possession of marijuana/suspended license/speeding

    Hulett, Patricia - Vidalia - Forgery

    Beasley, Eddie Leeshun – Lyons –

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 26 May 2023 | 08:27
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  • Double Homicide Suspect Sentenced to Life Without Parole

    Sanders Booking

    Guilty on all 15 counts. That was the verdict of a Toombs County jury Thursday morning against the man charged with the double homicide in Vidalia last year of a woman he met through social media and her mother.

    Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tripp Fitzner and Assistant District

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 25 May 2023 | 14:58
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  • VHS Top Grads Named

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    Emma Neesmith, Valedictorian

    Aylin Angel

    Aylin Angel, Salutatorian

    On Friday night, when the Class of 2023 will walk onto Buck Cravey Field for the last time as students of Vidalia High School, they will be led by this year’s Valedictorian Emma Neesmith and Salutatorian Aylin Angel.

    The two have been friends since

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 25 May 2023 | 12:40
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  • City of Vidalia Recognized -- Again!

    Vidalia has done it again! The beauty of the home of the World’s Sweetest Onions and the great hospitality of the people who call it home has caught the eye of travelers and writers and Vidalia has been included among the Top 12 Cutest Small Towns in the Southern United States

    Alexa Britton is the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 25 May 2023 | 00:00
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  • GBI Investigates Shooting in Dublin

    The GBI is investigating a shooting in Dublin, GA. On Monday, May 22, 2023, at about 9:20 p.m., the Dublin Police Department requested the GBI for assistance.  A 17-year-old Dublin teenager contacted Laurens County 911 after being shot multiple times.  The teenager was in the 1200 block of Academy

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 24 May 2023 | 08:18
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Sportsbreak

  • Toombs County Golf - 8th in State

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    The Toombs County golf team competed in the 2023 state championship tournament on 5-22 and 5-23 at Okefenokee Country Club in Waycross. Due to the rain, the 36 hole tournament was shortened to 18 holes over the 2 days. The bulldogs placed 8th in their first state appearance in decades with a score of

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 25 May 2023 | 08:54
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  • Toombs Baseball All Region GHSA 3-AA

    5 25 23 irst Team All Region Baseball61895 25 23 Second Team All Region Baseball6190

    Congratulations to these DAWGS for making the All Region Team!
    1st Team Pitcher - Lucas O'Conner
    1st Team Utility - Trayvone Harris
    2nd Team Infield  - Wil Watts
    2nd Team Infield -  Jesus Quintero
    2nd Team DH - Brantley Upshaw

    (Courtesy of Toombs County Athletics) 

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 25 May 2023 | 07:10
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  • McGregor Earns Appointment with US Naval Academy

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    (L-R) Marca McGregor (mother), Seth McGregor, Scott McGregor (father). (Back): VHS CTAE Instructor Gray Meredith, Head Coach Mandy Godbee, Coach Lee Humphrey, and Coach Dermon Simmons.

    At Vidalia High School Seth McGregor signed to go to college but also signed to serve his country and go to the

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 24 May 2023 | 11:15
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  • Student Athletes at VHS Sign Letters of Intent for Scholarships

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    Last Thursday at Vidalia High School four student athletes signed letters of content for scholarships to continue their education and athletic careers. Congratulations to seniors Brandon Beasley (Top) and Jamari Jermon (Above) who are headed to Truett McConnell University in Cleveland, Ga. Both

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 24 May 2023 | 10:50
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  • Hanna Set for 42nd Annual NAIA Women’s Outdoor Track & Field National Championships

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    MOUNT VERNON, Ga. –Brewton-Parker women’s track and field student-athlete Destiny Hanna is set for the 2023 NAIA Women’s Outdoor Track and Field National Championships happening this week in Marion, Indiana on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University.

    Hanna qualified for the National

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 23 May 2023 | 07:59
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  • Sports and Scores This Week (5-22-23)

    May 22--- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.

    Monday, May 22

    Baseball: Dodgers 8, Braves 6

    Golf: GHSA AA State Championship Tournament at Okefenokee Country Club in Blackshear (Play Suspended will complete Round 1 on Tuesday to complete Championship)

    Tuesday, May 23

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 22 May 2023 | 06:33
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  • Toombs County 2A GHSA State Track/Field Results

    The Toombs County High School Track and Field athletes competed at the 2A GHSA State Meet in McEachern, GA on May 11-12. The following are the TCHS athletes’ performance results from the event.

    :5 17 23 Gavin Fletcher6161.

    Gavin Fletcher (Freshman): State Runner Up in High Jump with a PR of 6ft 4in

    5 17 23 Brock Nobles discus6162

    Brock Nobles (Junior):

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 17 May 2023 | 15:27
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  • Beasley & Berry are State Champions!

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    The Vidalia Indian Track Team came away with two State Champions and a 7th place team finish at the GHSA State Track and Field Championships, held this weekend at McEachern High School.

    Brandon Beasley took the AA State Title in the Triple Jump, and Nahvie Berry ran his way to Gold in the 110m

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 16 May 2023 | 16:49
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  • Montgomery County Track Teams Win State!

    5 16 23 MOCO State

    Congratulations to the Montgomery County High School Track & Field Teams who won the GHSA Class A Division II State Championships at Kinnett Stadium in Columbus Saturday. This is the second year in a row the Boy's team has won the State Championship.

    5 16 23 Marley Bell

    Congratulations to Marley Bell of the Lady

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 16 May 2023 | 09:02
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Community Calendar

  • Be Safe On The Water

    Boating safety

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 26 May 2023 | 11:13
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  • Travel Safety Tips

    Motel Safety

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 26 May 2023 | 11:11
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  • Georgia First Bank Celebration

    Ga First Anniversary

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 18 May 2023 | 11:42
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  • 2023 VHS Youth Baseball Camp

    5 17 23 VHS Baseball Camp

    The Vidalia baseball team is hosting its annual Youth Baseball Camp Tuesday, June 6 thru Thursday, June 8, from 9-12 each morning. The cost is $75 dollars to register which will also include a camp T-shirt. Campers will be able to register on the morning of June 6 starting at 8:30.
    The camp will

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    Community Event | Bob Roberts | 17 May 2023 | 15:45
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  • TSA Camp

    TSA Camp

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 16 May 2023 | 09:06
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  • Ohoopee Soil and Water Meeting

    The Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Pine Country RC&D, 1905 Martin Luther King Drive in Soperton.

    If you plan to attend, please RSVP by May 24 to NancyAnne Conner at 706-612-4020 (This email address is being

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 10 May 2023 | 12:17
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  • Vidalia Aquatics Center Open

    The Vidalia Recreation Department would like to announce upcoming events for the pool season at the Vidalia Aquatics Facility.

    The Vidalia Aquatics Facility will open to the public on May 27th.  Pool hours will be Tuesday-Saturday from noon until 5:00 PM and Sunday hours will be 1 PM to 5 PM.  The

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 09 May 2023 | 15:47
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  • Toombs GOP Meetings

    The Toombs County GOP meetings are held each second Tuesday of every month at Hardware Pizza in Lyons beginning at 6:00 p.m.

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 08 May 2023 | 09:56
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  • RTCA Summer Sports Camp

    RTCA Summer Camps

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 19 April 2023 | 14:50
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Obituaries

  • Mrs. Mary Barwick Flowers, Vidalia

    Mary Flowers Mrs. Mary Barwick Flowers, age 59, of Vidalia, died Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a sudden illness.  She was a native of Treutlen County and grew up in the Mt. Moriah Community in Toombs County.  She lived in the Vidalia area most of her life, was a...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 26 May 2023 | 17:34
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  • Mr. Gary Sikes, Mt. Vernon

    Gary Sikes Mr. Gary Sikes, age 73, of Mt. Vernon, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah after a brief illness.  He was a native of Tattnall County, growing up in Cobbtown before moving to Mt. Vernon in 1969.  He was a heavy equipment operator and was owner/operator of Sikes Land...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 26 May 2023 | 13:57
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  • Mrs. Cornelia Stanford, Conyers

    obit Stanford Cornelia 'Connie' Morrison Stanford, of Conyers passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the age of 84.  She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Murlie Morrison and sister Elizabeth Pilgrim.  She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jim Stanford; daughters, Jenny and Alan Akin and April...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 26 May 2023 | 10:52
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  • Mr. Nicholas Marsicano

    obit Marsicano It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Mr. Nicholas F. Marsicano, who was born on 06/13/1947 a native of Hazleton, PA.  He passed away peacefully at his home in Vidalia, GA, on Monday, May 8th, 2023, at the age of 75. Nick possessed a remarkable and charming personality. He was...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 26 May 2023 | 09:22
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  • Ms. Grennette Montgomery

    Obit Montgomery Vincent R. Drummer Funeral Home announces the death of Grennette (Mary Helen) Montgomery age 83 of Tampa, FL.  Grennette was born on February 9, 1940, in Uvalda, Georgia, to the late Reverend Wilbur and Mildred Wooten. She confessed Christ as her personal savior at an early age. In addition to her...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 26 May 2023 | 09:14
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  • Ms. Darlene Johnson, Lyons

    obit Johnson Vincent R. Drummer Funeral Home announces the death of Ms. Darlene Johnson age 62 of Lyon, GA.  Darlene was born in Lyons, Georgia on December 25, 1960 to the parentage of Martha Precious Johnson and Artesian Dukes Sr. She split time between Lyons, GA and Rochester, New York, where her father...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 26 May 2023 | 09:09
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  • Mrs. Mable Morris, Lyons

    obit Morris Mrs. Mable Holton Morris of Lyons died Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness.  She was a native of the Nunez Community in Emanuel County and lived in Warner Robins twenty-five years.  She worked for the Warner Robins Sun Newspaper and...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 24 May 2023 | 12:16
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  • Mr. Matthew Conforti, Glenwood

    obit comforti Mr. Matthew Conforti, age 87, of Glenwood, died May 21, 2023, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, after a sudden illness. He was a native of New York and lived in Douglas before moving to Glenwood. Mr. Conforti served our country in the United States Army, was Protestant by faith, and...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 24 May 2023 | 09:05
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  • Marshall Morton, Center Community

    Marshall Morton   Marshall Morton, age 51, of Center Community, died Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was a native of Okeechobee, Florida and lived in Vero Beach, Florida most of his life. He was a graduate of Okeechobee High School. Marshall worked as a waiter in food service for many years. He is preceded in death by his...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 22 May 2023 | 16:03
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Church Calendar

  • May 28--Special Worship Services in Dublin

    Special Worship   May 28--The 12th District of GMBC of Georgia Inc presents their "Iron Sharpening Iron" Day of Worship, May 28th at 4:00 at Greater New Friendship Baptist Church, 3265 Georgia Highway 19 in Dublin with guest speaker Rev. Dr. Walter Glover. Pastor, Dr. Ernest C. Jones.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 22 May 2023 | 12:34
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  • June 5-9--VBS at Cedar Crossing

    June 5-9--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church invites everyone aged 2 up to adult to their Vacation Bible School"Twists & Turns", June 5th through June 9th from 6:30 8:30 each evening.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 18 May 2023 | 12:40
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  • May 28--Women's Day in Mt. Vernon

    May 28--St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 608 Martin Luther King Drive in Mt Vernon, would like you to come to their Women's Day, Sunday May 28th at 11:15 with speaker Evangelist Windy Smith. Theme: "Women of God-Committed to Serve". Pastor, Rev. Samuel C. Baker.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 18 May 2023 | 12:39
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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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