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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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  • No Jurors Needed Monday

    No Jurors will need to appear in Toombs County court Monday,  December 9, as all cases have been settled or continued according to Toombs County Clerk of Courts Nancy Pittman. 

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 05 December 2024 | 16:34
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  • Gideon Bringing Special Cheer to Vidalia Christmas Parade

    Doug and Gideon

     

    Gideon

    The Vidalia Christmas Parade is this Saturday morning, and in addition to the floats, bands, marchers and that Jolly Ol’ Elf, this year’s parade will have another special guest.

    In 2022, Vidalia Mayor Doug Roper met Gideon, a young man from Uganda, who has ties to the Waller family in Vidalia.

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 05 December 2024 | 16:07
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  • Salter, Medina Indicted by Grand Jury

    Wendy

    WENDY POWELL SALTER

    Medina

    EZEQUIEL MEDINA

    The November term of the Toombs County Grand Jury convened recently and returned indictments on all the cases presented to them by Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tripp Fitzner’s Office. Among those individuals indicted were two in which allegations

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 03 December 2024 | 15:09
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  • STC Holds Annual College Legislative Breakfast

    STC Blake

    Sen Blake Tillery sharing legislative updates at the Legislative Breakfast at STC.

    STC Larry

    STC President Larry Calhoun presenting the State of the college presentation at the Legislative Breakfast at STC.

    With Southeastern Technical College (STC) board members, trustees, and colleagues and board members from the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 03 December 2024 | 10:39
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  • Four Arrested in Sunday Manhunt in Candler County

    Four men thought they could outrun law enforcement Sunday in a motor vehicle chase that began on Interstate 16 and ended in Candler County, but they were wrong.

    According to reports, a Georgia State Patrol trooper attempted to make a traffic stop of red Dodge Challenger that was clocked at 87 mph in

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 02 December 2024 | 14:54
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  • VHS One Act Play wins GHSA State Championship

    VHS State Champions

    For the first time since the GHSA split One Act Play from its State Literary Competition, the Vidalia One Act Play Team has captured a State Championship. The victory, earned through their compelling portrayal of the Region 3-1A Championship play “Bad Axe,” unfolded late Saturday evening, November 23rd, at

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 02 December 2024 | 12:08
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  • VPD Responds to Thanksgiving Holiday Tragedies

    Vidalia Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at McDonalds on E. First Street in Vidalia last Tuesday.

    According to Chief James Jermon the Uniformed Patrol Division and Investigative Services Division responded to the restaurant around 7:48 p.m. when they were notified that Kyree

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 30 November 2024 | 12:31
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  • Candler County EMA Encourages Participation in Winter Weather Week December 2 - 6

    ****THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM CANDLER COUNTY EMA DIRECTOR AND CANDLER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CAPTAIN JUSTIN WELLS:****

    Metter, GA – With winter on the horizon, Candler County Emergency Management Agency is joining the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS)

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 November 2024 | 10:02
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  • Florida Fugitive Arrested in Candler County

    Fugitive

    CHARLES MOORE

    A fugitive from Highlands, Florida, learned this weekend that the long arm of the law stretches far, and this time, the proverbial outreach ended in Metter, Georgia.

    Candler County Sheriff John Miles reports that Sunday afternoon Charles Moore was taken into custody near the Dollar

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 26 November 2024 | 15:09
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    Ibarra, Yadira – Vidalia – No Driver’s License.

    Cruz, Jose – Lyons – Warrant Served.

    Walker, Tommy – Vidalia – Suspended License.

    Stone, Christopher – Vidalia – DUI; Seatbelt Violation.

    Ojeda, Sergio – Vidalia – Suspended License.

    May,

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 26 November 2024 | 13:29
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  • VPD Participating in Click-It-Or-Ticket This Thanksgiving

    The extended Holiday Weekend is coming, and the Vidalia Police Department wants to ensure everyone arrives safely at their destination.

    Monday morning, Sergeant Joshua Blake of the newly formed Traffic Unit of the VPD said, “We are partnering with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in this

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 25 November 2024 | 15:00
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    Bryant, Devin – Vidalia – Possession of Methamphetamines; Warrant Served (Peach County).

    Smith, James – Claxton – Hit and Run.

    Bledsoe, Steven – Vidalia – Battery; Cruelty to Children (2 Counts).

    Yachere, Colin – Somerset, PA – DUI; Failure to

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 22 November 2024 | 09:30
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  • VHS Competes in Skills USA Challenge

    AGC Skills Challenge 2

    Vidalia High School recently competed against other high schools in the Southeast Georgia Skills Challenge hosted by Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia), Ace Electric, Inc., Choate Construction Company, and West Construction Company. Construction students from high schools in 26

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 21 November 2024 | 15:58
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  • City of Vidalia Lifts Total Burn Ban; City Ordinance Must Still Be Followed

    The outdoor burn ban that has been in effect for the City of Vidalia since Hurricane Helene left massive destruction was updated as of Thursday.

    According to City of Vidalia Fire Chief Brian Sikes, the total and inclusive ban has been lifted, but citizens need to be advised that the City Ordinance

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 21 November 2024 | 15:54
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  • Johnson County Educator Charged With Multiple Counts of Sexual Conduct With Student

    Beale

    The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office in Wrightsville has arrested a high school and middle school coach and educator for allegedly having improper sexual conduct with student.

    Charles Beale was taken into custody on November 16 as a result of information obtained by the Sheriff’s Office the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 20 November 2024 | 15:01
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