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Voter Turnout Low in Tuesday Election; Miller to Fill Unexpired Term on Vidalia City Council
Rev. Ronald Miller, Newly-Elected Vidalia City Councilman, District 3
Voter turnout for Tuesday’s election was extremely low, with only a total of 396 of the 16,678 registered voters in Toombs County casting ballots. That equates to a turnout of just 2.37 percent voting.
But Toombs County wasn’t
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- Newsbreak | | 18 June 2025 | 15:02
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Warrants Issued in Weekend Dublin Shooting Death
WANTED: D'Angelo Martin (L) and Quentavious Mercer (R)
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ONE SUSPECT IN CUSTODY: Tuesday night, D'Angelo Martin turned himself into Dublin Police. Mercer remains at large.
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The Dublin Police Department has issued warrants for 27-year-old D’Angelo Marquez
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- Newsbreak | | 17 June 2025 | 13:12
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Crosby, Jordan Craig – Lyons – Possession of Marijuana; Seatbelt Violation.
Palmer, David-Allen Swayde – Vidalia – Warrant Served (Vidalia Police Department); Willful Obstruction of Police Officer.
Stevenson, Jaquez Dantrell Marshay –
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- Newsbreak | | 17 June 2025 | 12:55
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Tuesday is Election Day in Statewide and Special City Races
Voters in District 3 for City Council in Vidalia are reminded that Tuesday is the day to vote in the special election if you did not vote early. This special election is to fill the unexpired term of the late John Raymond Turner.
Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the John Raymond
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- Newsbreak | | 16 June 2025 | 10:41
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Dublin Police, GBI Investigating Weekend Homicides
The Dublin Police Department is currently investigating two homicides in the city that occurred over the weekend.
Early Saturday morning, police were called to reports of gunshots at the Riverview Park Apartments, and when they arrived, they found Jaquan Marquis Coney, age 31, on the ground with
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- Newsbreak | | 16 June 2025 | 10:03
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GBI Investigating Two Possibly Related Deaths
At the request of the Twin City Police Department and the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating the death of Zaria Khadejah Carr, age 27, of Twin City, GA.
On June 14, 2025, at about 9:30 p.m., law enforcement was dispatched to the 100 block of 5th Avenue, Twin City,
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- Newsbreak | | 15 June 2025 | 15:07
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GBI Investigating Shots Fired in Laurens, Wheeler County Incident
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At the request of the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office and the Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Wheeler County, GA. No one was injured in this incident.
The preliminary information indicates on June 12, 2025, at about 11:15
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- Newsbreak | | 13 June 2025 | 13:52
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Lopez-Rojas, Salvador – Lyons – Possession of Marijuana.
Rogers, Willie Lee - Vidalia – DUI; Driving Without License on Person; Open Container; Driving Without Tag.
Haire, Dakota Wayne – Claxton – Warrant Served.
Davis, Mary Cristal –
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- Newsbreak | | 13 June 2025 | 10:05
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Suspects Now In Custody After Standoff
***UPDATE***...****3:35 PM Update****The two suspects involved in the standoff have now been arrested by Wheeler County deputies and are in custody.WMAZ news in Macon is reporting that Wheeler County Sheriff Greg Giles says the suspects were in an armed standoff with law enforcement behind Cravey &- Information
- Newsbreak | | 12 June 2025 | 15:17
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Sportsbreak
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Indians Hold Summer Workouts and Practices
The Vidalia High School Indians football team is working hard this summer, preparing for the 2025 season.
Head Coach Rodney Garvin, “We're excited, football is in the air and, you know, it never really ends around here. We finished spring and had a really good spring, with a lot of excitement
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- Sportsbreak | | 18 June 2025 | 08:38
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Wheeler County Football Working Hard This Summer
The Wheeler County Bulldogs football team is having a busy month in June. The Bulldogs have been taking part in summer workouts, 7 on 7 camps.
“In June you have got a bunch of sports going on, so you are just trying to get them stronger, and be able to share with your athletes. We've had good
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 June 2025 | 08:25
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Sports & Scores This Week (6-16-25)
June 16 --Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, June 16
Tuesday, June 17
Baseball: Braves 5, Mets 4 F/10
Wednesday, June 18
Baseball: Mets at Braves 7:15pm (News Talk WVOP-FM 105.3)
Thursday, June 19
Baseball: Mets at Braves 7:15pm (News Talk WVOP-FM 105.3)
Friday, June 20
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 June 2025 | 06:51
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Toombs County Baseball Working Hard This Summer
The Toombs County Bulldogs baseball team is staying busy this summer with workouts and practices. The Bulldogs hope to build off last year's region championship.
“We like to keep the ball rolling throughout the summer. We got guys playing multiple sports, two to three sports. It’s just getting
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 June 2025 | 09:38
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VRD Baseball & Softball Teams Qualify for State Tournaments
The Vidalia Recreation Department baseball and softball teams have done a great job competing at the GRP district tournaments where all eight teams have qualified for the state tournaments by the Recreation Department.
(14U Boys District Champions)
VRD Director Coach Scott Strickland said: “All eight
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- Sportsbreak | | 12 June 2025 | 09:36
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Vidalia Athletic Teams Excel in Another Outstanding Year
The athletic teams at Vidalia High School have once again displayed their exceptional talent and determination, putting in high-level performances that have once again has thrilled fans and the community alike. This year’s big highlight came from the Girls’ Track Team, which won the State
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- Sportsbreak | | 11 June 2025 | 18:22
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Sports & Scores This Week (6-9-25)
June 9 --Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, June 9
Baseball: Braves 7, Brewers 1
Tuesday, June 10
Baseball: Brewers 4, Braves 1
Wednesday, June 11
Baseball: Braves 6, Brewers 2
Thursday, June 12
Friday, June 13
Baseball: Braves 12, Rockies 4
Saturday, June 14
Baseball: Braves
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 June 2025 | 19:41
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Barons’ Own Jack “Reynolds” Hall Takes Home Athletic Trainer of the Year
The Brewton-Parker Barons Head Athletic Trainer, Jack "Reynolds" Hall, won the 2024-25 Southern States Athletic Conference AT Trainer of the Year award on June 1, 2025. The entire Barons community is thrilled to extend our congratulations to an incredible person and dedicated worker. As the
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- Sportsbreak | | 02 June 2025 | 15:05
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Chris Dooley Takes Home Athletic Director of the Year Award
The Barons are thrilled to announce that Chris Dooley has won the Southern States Athletic Conference AD of the Year award. Voted upon by the ADs in the conference, the award highlights the respect Dooley garners among his peers. The Brewton-Parker family is thrilled to congratulate Chris for
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- Sportsbreak | | 02 June 2025 | 15:02
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Community Calendar
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(Updated) 2025 Lyons Recreation Dept. 62nd Annual Youth Tournament
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- Community Event | | 16 April 2025 | 08:51
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Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting
The Ohooee soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Treutlen County Library, 585 Second Street in Soperton.
Please RSVP by Aprl 23 to NancyAnne Conner at 706-612-4020 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You
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- Community Event | | 11 April 2025 | 13:23
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Obituaries
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Henry Stephen “Dr. Steve” Weeks, Vidalia
Henry Stephen “Dr. Steve” Weeks, age 78, of Vidalia, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. Steve was born January 23, 1947, in Savannah, to the late Horace Harry Weeks and Hilda Rosser Weeks. He was the Vocational (Career... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 June 2025 | 20:43
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Mr. William “Bill” Hester, Collins
Mr. William “Bill” Hester, age 78, of Collins, died Monday, June 16, 2025, at his residence after a sudden illness. He was a native of Miami, Florida and lived there until moving to Collins in 1969. He worked with the City of Lyons for a few years and retired as City of Collins Superintendent... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 June 2025 | 20:41
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Mr. Joe T. McDonald, Vidalia
Mr. Joe T. McDonald, age 86, of Vidalia died Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. He was a native of Montgomery County, attended Kibbee School, and was a 1957 graduate of Montgomery County High School where he played basketball and was state... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 June 2025 | 20:39
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William Owen "Bill" Mitchell, Vidalia
William Owen "Bill" Mitchell, 83, of Vidalia, GA passed away on June 13, 2025 at Westhill Newnan Crossing Assisted Living Facility in Newnan, Georgia after a brief illness. An accomplished professional, avid golfer, and proud veteran, Bill's life was marked by service, leadership, and a deep... - Information
- Obituary | | 16 June 2025 | 16:41
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Mrs. Rhonda Greenawalt, Augusta
Mrs. Rhonda Greenawalt, age 75, of Augusta, died Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Twin View Health and Rehabilitation, after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Augusta, a homemaker, and loved watching television. Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Hilda Glymph. Mrs...- Information
- Obituary | | 15 June 2025 | 09:43
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Coach Chester L. Proctor, III, Vidalia
Coach Chester L. Proctor III, age 75, of Vidalia, died Thursday, June 12, 2025, after a sudden illness. He was born and raised in Redford Township, Michigan on May 30, 1950, to the late Chester Leslie Proctor and Sarah Virginia Miller Proctor. He was a 1968 graduate of Lee M. Thurston High School,... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 June 2025 | 13:07
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Mr. Terry F. Spillers, McNatt Falls Community
Mr. Terry F. Spillers, age 60, of the McNatt Falls Community, died Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after an extended illness. He was born and raised in Ft. Valley and attended Peach County High School. He lived in Rhine for several years and moved to McNatt... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 June 2025 | 11:31
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Mr. Jimmy Wayne Hall
Mr. Jimmy Wayne Hall, age 82, of Valdosta, died Monday, June 9, 2025, Pruitt Health – Crestview in Valdosta following an extended illness. He was born and raised in the New Branch Community in Toombs County and was a 1960 graduate of Toombs Central School. He later moved to Thomasville where he... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 June 2025 | 11:28
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Mr. Everett D. Anderson
Mr. Everett D. Anderson, age 61, of Savannah, died Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup after a brief illness. He was a native of Atlanta, growing up in Alma, and he lived in Savannah for the past fifteen years. He attended Bacon County High School. Everett was a truck driver and... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 June 2025 | 11:25
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Church Calendar
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June 29--Youth Service in Vidalia
June 29--New Life In Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, would like you to come to their Youth Service, Sunday June 29th in 11:00 with guest speaker Nate Martin of Oakey Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Lyons. Pastor Germain A. Williams- Information
- Church Event | | 16 June 2025 | 12:08
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June 22--Men and Women's Day in Ailey
June 22--Nepsey Warren United Methodist Church, 306 Pine Street in Ailey, cordially invites everyone to their Annual Men & Women's Day Program, June 22nd at 10:00 with guest speaker Alfred McRae. Dinner served. Pastor, Rev Uley Robbins- Information
- Church Event | | 13 June 2025 | 11:43
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July 13--Men's Day in Mt. Vernon
July 13--Better Together Christian Community Church, 202 Church Street in Mt. Vernon, invites you to their Men's Day Service, July 13th at 2:00 with guest speaker Pastor Willie Edwards of New Vision Baptist Church in Vidalia. Pastor Craig B. Snead - Information
- Church Event | | 10 June 2025 | 11:58
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June 22--Women's Day in Mt. Vernon
June 22--St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 608 Martin Luther King Drive in Mt. Vernon, cordially invites you to their Women's Day, June 22nd at 11:15 with speaker Evangelist Kimberly Smith. Theme: "Women Serving God/Beyond the Gates"- Information
- Church Event | | 09 June 2025 | 12:16
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