Local Lens
By T.S. Carter / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. – Lakeland City Council is reluctantly going along with the Lanier County Commission’s preference to ask voters to approve a penny Local Homestead Special Option Sales Tax, or LHOST. The measure is designed to lower the tax bills of homeowners who have a…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | RAY CITY, Ga. — A dispute over who read Ray City’s water meters has opened a larger question for residents facing higher utility bills: Were the increases caused primarily by the city’s April rate restructuring, increased water use during dry weather, or mistakes in…
By T.S. Carter / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA – Members of the Valdosta Police Department gathered at the Valdosta Veterinary Association on Thursday, June 11 to honor therapy dog Officer Hope for her eight years of service to the department and community. Hope recently died after a medical emergency. As Officer Carla Jones…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | ADEL, Ga. — Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking state and federal approval to expand rail infrastructure at its Adel feed mill facility, a project designed to increase railcar storage capacity and improve feed distribution operations serving poultry growers across South Georgia and North Florida. …
By Daniel Jacobs / * Inglés y español | HAHIRA, Ga. – The Board of Directors of Jacobs’ Ladder Therapeutic Riding Center extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make the 5th Annual Lowell Hammock Memorial 9-Pin No-Tap Tournament another tremendous success. From the sound of bowling pins crashing to the cheers echoing throughout…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA — The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is seeking public comment on a proposed roadway improvement project that would require a variance to impact protected stream buffers along Country Club Drive in Lowndes County. According to a public notice issued June 18, the…
By Michael Noll, PhD / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA – There is little doubt that artificial intelligence (AI)—the primary driver behind the rapid expansion of data centers across the United States—is here to stay, much like Smartphone’s. Yet recent polling indicates that roughly seven in ten Americans oppose the construction of data centers…
Suspect fled through neighborhoods, back yards and dirt roads before being captured with assistance from Georgia State Patrol; identity and charges pending. By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. — A Wednesday evening high-speed pursuit through several areas of Lanier County ended with the arrest of a suspected drug…
Area News
U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement upon the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passing out of committee last night by a vote of 44-12. The NDAA sets Department of Defense (DoD) policies and authorizes funding levels for defense programs.…
The City of Valdosta Neighborhood Development team invites families, students, and community members to kick off the new school year at the annual Back to School Community Block Party on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Unity Park, located at 301 E. Central Avenue. The free community event will provide…
Wild Adventures Theme Park will continue its 2026 Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert Series on Saturday, May 30, with a performance by GRAMMY® Award-winning Country singer & Georgia native Travis Tritt, delivering a performance of chart-topping hit songs during a full lineup of live entertainment during the park’s 30th anniversary year and Celebrate America Festival powered by…
Area Sports
Get ready for another exciting season with VLPRA Youth Football & Cheerleading! Registration is now open for boys and girls across Lowndes County and Valdosta… but don’t wait, the registration deadline is June 23. VLPRA’s Football & Cheerleading Program is school-based, meaning participants are assigned to teams based on the middle school they will attend. Children…
Whether you are spending the day on the trail or camping overnight, remember to pick up all trash and be BearWise, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “Taking a few simple steps to be BearWise can help make outdoor adventures safer and more enjoyable for everyone, while also helping keep…
Put a stop to goose conflicts before they become issues. Canada geese are well-suited to a wide range of habitats, from agricultural fields and rural waterways to neighborhood ponds, business parks, and urban green spaces. As they continue to thrive in developed areas, encounters between geese and people have become more common, according to the…
First Responses
*La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles The following individuals were arrested and appear on this week’s Lanier County Sheriff’s Jail Media Report: June 08, 1125 hours. Jeremiah David Schaber (27) charged with Probation violation (when probation terms are altered) for finger printable charge, Willful obstruction of law enforcement…
*La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles NOTE: Redactions are made by the LPD, not the LCN This is LPD reports provided by the City of Lakeland Court Clerk for the week. May 29, 2006 Hours. MAIN NARRATIVE: Officer Murray with the Lakeland Police Department was dispatched to [REDACTED] Chestnut Ridge…
Suspect allegedly fled through neighborhoods, back yards and dirt roads before capture with assistance from Georgia State Patrol By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. — A harrowing high speed chase through multiple Lanier County communities began when deputies attempted to stop a suspected super speeder, ended with…
Entertainment, Inspiration & Solutions
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA, Ga. — When Travis Tritt steps onto the stage at Wild Adventures later this month, South Georgia fans can expect more than just a concert—they can expect a homecoming. The Georgia-born country music icon will headline the next installment of the Wild Adventures…
By Vic Dove / * Inglés y español | But He turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind Me, Satan: thou art an offense unto me: for thou savorest not the things that be of God, but those that be of man.” Matthew 16:23 When we accept Jesus as our Lord and…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA – The countdown is underway for one of South Georgia’s most anticipated patriotic celebrations as the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra prepares to fill downtown Valdosta with music, family fun and a sky filled with lights during its free “Summer Celebration” concert on July 3. …
By Jack Bagley / * Inglés y español | Well, if this ain’t a kick in the head! Last week, this column – the silliness you’re reading right now – won an award! For the second year in a row, my little exercise in trivia was voted second place in the Lifestyle/Feature Column category in…
Opinions & Viewpoints
By Ty B. Kerley,DMin / * Inglés y español | Christian philosopher Eleonore Stump states, “Orthodox Christian doctrine holds that persons once created are everlasting and are of infinite value. If they become defective, it is up to a good God not to eliminate them, but to fix them if He can.”Although Christians hold these…
By James Finck, Ph.D. / * Inglés y español | June 10, 2026 | 4 Minutes From the Lawton Constitution This year, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our great nation, it is worth pausing from time to time to recognize other important anniversaries that have made a lasting impact on our…
By Ty B. Kerley,DMin / * Inglés y español | Over this miniseries of recent articles,we have gleaned several notions from the biblical text in an attempt to ascertain what God has to say in answer to the question, “Why does God allow evil and suffering to exist in the world?” From that exposition,…
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Government for its Citizens
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | TALLAHASSEE – A Florida Panhandle man faces federal child exploitation charges following an indictment announced this week by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida. John Massimiani III, 46, of Southport, Florida, was indicted on charges of transportation of child pornography,…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two Gainesville men have been indicted by a federal grand jury on cocaine trafficking charges in a case that federal authorities say underscores ongoing efforts to combat drug distribution networks operating across North Florida and neighboring South Georgia. According to the…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | ADEL, Ga. — Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking state and federal approval to expand rail infrastructure at its Adel feed mill facility, a project designed to increase railcar storage capacity and improve feed distribution operations serving poultry growers across South Georgia and North Florida. …