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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Miller, Susan Ann – Vidalia – Aggravated Assault.
Mobley, Brian Leon – Lyons – Criminal Trespass; Disorderly Conduct.
Wallace, Benjamin Drew – Reidsville – Affray.
Carter, James Edward Lacey – Collins – Affray.
McKinney, Willie J., Jr. –
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- Newsbreak | | 14 February 2025 | 09:15
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Today's Top Stories From ABC News - February 14th
FED LAYOFFS
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The Trump administration has begun mass layoffs across multiple federal agencies — a move that is expected to impact thousands of employees across the federal government, sources familiar with the matter tell ABC News. The firings initially impacted probationary employees, recent hires who- Information
- Newsbreak | | 14 February 2025 | 07:32
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Council Holds First Meeting in Newly Renamed John Raymond Turner Municipal Building
The first official meeting of the Vidalia City Council in the newly renamed John Raymond Turner Municipal Building was held Monday night with more accolades beingbestowed upon the building’s namesake, Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Raymond Turner. Mayor Doug Roper presented, with the full Council’s
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- Newsbreak | | 12 February 2025 | 14:49
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Kemp Taps Former Area Trooper As Director of GEMA/HS
...Governor Brian P. Kemp announced Wednesday his appointment of Josh Lamb as director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS). Lamb will fill the role following the departure of previous director Chris Stallings.
"I'm honored to welcome Lt. Col. Lamb to GEMA and
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- Newsbreak | | 12 February 2025 | 14:17
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Contraband Intended for A State Prison Lands Transporters Behind County Bars
The news is repetitive about contraband being smuggled into state prisons in Georgia, but last weekend, alert law enforcement was able to stop a large quantifies of contraband that was intended for one state prison facility.
Working as a team, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia
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- Newsbreak | | 11 February 2025 | 15:02
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Mitchell To Lead the Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce
In the absence of Immediate Past Chair Stephanie Williams, incoming Chair Nissa Mitchell accepts the gavel from Tres Herrin to lead the Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce in 2025.
With the passing of a gavel, the leadership of the Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce was transferred Friday night
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- Newsbreak | | 10 February 2025 | 15:45
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Lyons Lions Club Supports Student Endeavor
(L to R): Lion Lucretia Nobles; Lion Clarke Johnson; Sabrina Campbell, Mistletoe on Main Chairperson; Lyons Club President Darriel Nobles; and Elaine Allen, Mistletoe on Main Volunteer.
The Lyons Lions Club lives up to its "We Serve" mission by actively participating in our community. One of our
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- Newsbreak | | 10 February 2025 | 14:00
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TCHS FBLA Competes in Region
Toombs County High School FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) recently competed in Region Competition and brought home 32 medals! Ten of those students competing placed high enough to compete at the state level.
Competing for TCHS were: Job Interview: Alex Patrick (3rd in State).
Region
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- Newsbreak | | 10 February 2025 | 12:09
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Toombs County Soccer Opens 2025 Season with Dominant Wins Over Bacon County
The Toombs County soccer teams kicked off their 2025 campaigns in impressive fashion Tuesday night, traveling to Alma to take on Bacon County. Both the Lady Bulldogs and Bulldogs secured convincing victories to start the season on a high note.
Lady Bulldogs Rally for a 7-2 Victory
The Lady
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 February 2025 | 14:10
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Toombs County Bulldog Baseball Dominates Dublin in 15-3 Victory
The Toombs County Bulldogs put on a commanding performance Tuesday night, rolling past Dublin 15-3 in a dominant offensive and defensive display.
The Bulldogs wasted no time, jumping out to an early lead in the top of the first inning. Ty Hutcheson got things started with an RBI single, followed
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 February 2025 | 14:07
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Barons Fall to Eagles in Extra Innings
The Brewton-Parker Barons took on the Reinhardt Eagles in a gripping non-conference encounter. Unfortunately, the Barons fell to the Eagles in extra innings, 14-9. The Barons were unable to overcome the deficit in the 13th inning.
The Barons' pitching struggled throughout the game. The Barons fell
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- Sportsbreak | | 12 February 2025 | 13:02
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Bulldogs Wrap Up Regular Season Securing No. 4 Seed in Region Tournament
The Toombs County Bulldogs closed out the regular season with a busy three-game stretch last week, picking up two dominant wins and securing the No. 4 seed in the upcoming region tournament.
The Bulldogs kicked things off Thursday with a 72-38 road win over Montgomery County, followed by Senior
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- Sportsbreak | | 10 February 2025 | 13:44
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Toombs Football recognized by GA High School Daily
On February 6, 2025, Todd Holcomb from Georgia High School Football Daily presented the Toombs County Football Team a canvas print from the 2024 Football State Championship! (Courtesy of Toombs County Athletics)
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- Sportsbreak | | 10 February 2025 | 13:30
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Barons Split Day Two at Coca-Cola Classic
The Barons finished day two at the Coca-Cola Classic, splitting their doubleheader. They took a narrow defeat in game one against Coastal Georgia 2-1 and dominated game two against West Virginia Tech 14-5, run-ruling them after five innings. The Barons managed to find much more success at the
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- Sportsbreak | | 10 February 2025 | 13:26
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Barons Sweep Weekend Set vs Shawnee State Bears
The Barons picked up right where they left off on Friday, jumping on the Bears in the first game of the doubleheader on February 8, 2025. The Barons took the first game 8-4 in seven innings and battled back and forth, trading leads in game two before taking it 12-10. The Barons swept the Bears in
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- Sportsbreak | | 10 February 2025 | 13:22
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Sports & Scores This Week (2-10-25)
February 10--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, February 10
Basketball: Memorial Day 44, RTCA 41 Girls & RTCA 58, Memorial Day 37 Boys
Dooly County 50, Montgomery County 22 Girls & Montgomery County 61, Dooly County 56 Boys (Class A Division 2 Region 4 Tournament)
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- Sportsbreak | | 10 February 2025 | 08:50
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Lady Barons Secure Victory in SSAC Clash Against Skyhawks
In an exhilarating SSAC conference basketball showdown on February 6, 2025, the Brewton-Parker College Lady Barons overcame the Point University Skyhawks with a dramatic fourth-quarter rally to clinch a 57-46 victory at the West Point Gym. The hard-fought triumph elevates the Lady Barons' season
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- Sportsbreak | | 07 February 2025 | 08:12
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Community Calendar
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City of Vidalia Seeking Police Officers
The City of Vidalia is currently seeking candidates for the position of Police Officer. Requirements are:
High School Diploma
At least 18 years of age
Currently certified, or the ability to obtain law enforcement certification in Georgia
If you feel you are a good fit and are interested in this
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- Community Event | | 11 February 2025 | 15:15
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East Georgia State College Alumni Awards
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- Community Event | | 11 February 2025 | 13:20
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Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting
The Ohoopee Soil and Water conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at Satilla REMC, 928 GA Hwy 32, in Alma. This meeting will be in conjunction with the GACD Group 4 Meeting.
Please RSP by February 20 to Katelyn Poppell at This email address is
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- Community Event | | 10 February 2025 | 11:24
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Tuscany Event
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- Community Event | | 30 January 2025 | 11:27
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SOAPS "Spayghetti" Annual Fundraiser
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- Community Event | | 29 January 2025 | 13:04
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Ohoopee River Soil and Water Poster Context
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- Community Event | | 28 January 2025 | 15:41
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Greater Vidalia Chamber State of Economic Development
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- Community Event | | 20 January 2025 | 14:16
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Obituaries
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Mr. Charles “Everette” Hall, Normantown Community
Mr. Charles “Everette” Hall, age 56, beloved husband of Amy Parrish Hall of the Normantown Community of Vidalia passed away peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his family, on Monday morning, February 10, 2025. Born in Dublin, Georgia, he was the eldest of two sons born to the late Charlie... - Information
- Obituary | | 12 February 2025 | 14:41
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Mrs. Diane Phillips Lawler, Vidalia
Mrs. Diane Phillips Lawler, age 81, of Vidalia, died Monday, February 10, 2025, at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Aiken, South Carolina and lived in Greenwood, South Carolina for a few years. She moved to Toombs County in the late 1940s, she attended Vidalia High School,... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 February 2025 | 17:10
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Mrs. Brenda Wheeler Clark, Lyons
Brenda Wheeler Clark, age 72, of Lyons, died Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was a native of Toombs County and lived there until moving to Surrency six years ago. She worked as a paraprofessional at Toombs and Appling County schools for several years. She was a former member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 February 2025 | 09:01
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Brenda Anderson Lazarus, Vidalia
Brenda Anderson Lazarus, age 64, of Vidalia, died Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after brief illness. She was born in Tampa, Florida, raised in Lyons, and she attended Lyons Senior High School. She was an LPN and later became an RN, earning a Bachelor’s degree in... - Information
- Obituary | | 09 February 2025 | 12:54
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Mrs. Patricia Sikes Beasley, Oak Park
Mrs. Patricia Sikes Beasley, age 64, of Oak Park, died Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta following an extended illness. She was a native of Burke County, growing up in Waynesboro, and she attended Burke County High School. She moved to Emanuel County and lived in Oak Park... - Information
- Obituary | | 07 February 2025 | 08:54
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Mr. Lawrence Chester "LC" Patrick, Vidalia
Mr. Lawrence Chester “LC” Patrick, age 64, of Vidalia, died Monday, February 3, 2025, at his residence after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Toombs County and attended Toombs County schools. He was a painter, working for Bennie Jernigan for several years and served in the U.S... - Information
- Obituary | | 05 February 2025 | 11:37
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Mrs. Marcia Ann Wells Rowe
Graveside services for Mrs. Marcia Ann Wells Rowe will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM in Westview Cemetery in Soperton, GA. Her grandson, Parker Gordon will officiate. Mrs. Rowe died Monday, February 3, 2025 at her home. Mrs. Rowe, 76, was the daughter of the late William Wells &... - Information
- Obituary | | 04 February 2025 | 09:02
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Mr. Walter Thomas “W.T.” Edge, Kibbee Community
Mr. Walter Thomas “W.T.” Edge, age 88 of the Kibbee Community of Montgomery County, Georgia passed away peacefully at Community Hospice in Vidalia on Saturday afternoon, the first day of February 2025. His family was by his side as he folded his hands for his final rest that will last for just a... - Information
- Obituary | | 03 February 2025 | 07:38
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Mrs. Beverly Coleman
Mrs. Beverly Yvonne Coleman, 72, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at her residence in Vidalia after a short illness. She died peacefully surrounded by her children and her beloved caretakers. She was born July 24, 1952, to the late Moses Matthew Coleman, III and Eleanor Gardner Coleman of... - Information
- Obituary | | 31 January 2025 | 15:06
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Church Calendar
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March 2--Revival time in Lyons
March 2--Oasis Church of God, 1163 Highway 1 South in Lyons, invites you to their Revival featuring Dr. Tony Richie, Sunday Night March 2nd at 6:00. Also, Monday March 3rd through Wednesday March 5th at 7:00 each night.- Information
- Church Event | | 07 February 2025 | 12:31
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February 20--Engage Luncheon in Vidalia
February 20--First Baptist Church of Vidalia invites ladies in the area to an Engage Luncheon, Thursday February 20th from noon to 1:00 on the Front Porch with special Speaker Teresa Meadows. Sign up at www.fbcvidalia.org / Events Calendar or call the Church Office at 912-537-4196. Bring your own lunch or sign up for a delicious $5 lunch by February 16th.- Information
- Church Event | | 07 February 2025 | 06:26
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February 16--Men's Day in Vidalia
February 16--East Park Church of God in Christ, 711 4th and Washington Streets in Vidalia, would like you to come to their Men's Day Program, February 16th at 3:00 with speaker Elder James McRae Jr of Living Waters Full Gospel Ministries in Macon. Theme: The Quest Is, Where Do You Stand? Scripture: Fear Ye Not Stand Still And See The Salvation Of The Lord (Exodus 14:13)- Information
- Church Event | | 29 January 2025 | 12:20
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February 16--Pastor's Anniversary in Ailey
February 16--Poplar Spring Missionary Baptist Church, 422 Vidalia Cedar Crossing Road in Vidalia, would like you to come celebrate the 22nd Anniversary of Pastor Clarence Thomas, Sunday February 16th at 2:00 with Bro. Carl Wardlaw III and congregation of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in McGregor/Ailey in charge of the program. Anniversary colors are Red and White. Dinner served after.- Information
- Church Event | | 27 January 2025 | 12:17
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