Area Breaking News
14-Year-Old Arrested Again With Firearm Raises Alarm Over Youth Gun Violence in Valdosta *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA — A 14-year-old boy is facing multiple felony charges after Valdosta police say he was caught with a firearm for the second time, highlighting what officials describe as a troubling rise in juvenile gun-related incidents. According to the Valdosta Police Department, officers…
Read MoreLakeland Street Feed Brings Hope, Heart, and Hot Meals to the Community *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, GA — On any given evening at the Lakeland Farmers Market, something special is happening—and it’s about much more than food. It’s about neighbors helping neighbors. The Lakeland Street Feed has quickly become one of the most uplifting and unifying efforts in…
Read MoreCounty Moves Forward on Growth Plans as Fire Protection Concerns Continue to Smolder *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. — While routine approvals and project updates filled much of the Lanier County Board of Commissioners’ April 13 meeting, ongoing concerns about fire protection capabilities and infrastructure gaps cast a noticeable shadow over the session. A key development came from Lanier…
Read MoreButter, Smiles, and a Whole Lot of enjoyment at Miller Lakeland Library *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, GA — The Miller Lakeland Library was buzzing with excitement Thursday afternoon as laughter, learning, and a little bit of shaking filled the room during a delightful hands-on program hosted by the South Georgia Regional Library (SGRL). “Butter Making with Brittany’s Casual Kitchen”…
Read More“Over the Moon” Delights All Ages at VSU Planetarium’s Final Spring Show *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA — From wide-eyed toddlers to lifelong stargazers, the Valdosta State University Planetarium’s “Over the Moon” presentation proved to be a joyful and inspiring sendoff to the spring season. Held April 10 inside the planetarium at Nevins Hall, the immersive program lived up…
Read MoreSt. Anthony of Padua Presented Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | RAY CITY, Ga. — In a moving observance of Good Friday, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church brought the Passion of Christ to life through its annual “Living Stations of the Cross,” drawing parishioners and community members to its campus at 2530 Garner Road,…
Read MoreValdosta Man Arrested After Firing Gun, Making Threats on East Moore Street *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA — A Valdosta man was arrested Sunday afternoon after allegedly threatening individuals and discharging a firearm in a residential area, according to the Valdosta Police Department. Officers responded around 2:50 p.m. on April 5, 2026, to multiple E911 calls reporting gunshots in the…
Read MoreTifton man sentenced to 10 years for armed fentanyl trafficking *
Case highlights ongoing concerns about spread of deadly drug across South Georgia, including rural communities By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | TIFTON — A Tifton man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl while armed with a firearm, in a case authorities say underscores the…
Read MoreLakeland faces questions over one-page response on drive-thru plan near busy intersection *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. — A proposed plan to accommodate a drive-thru at a downtown Lakeland property is drawing scrutiny from city council members, since the project was never presented to the Lakeland City Council. Further, city officials produced only a single page of records in…
Read MoreChildren in Peril: Valdosta Man Accused of Drug-Impaired Crash, Home Invasion After Fleeing Scene *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA – A Valdosta man is facing a long list of charges after police say he endangered four young children while driving under the influence of narcotics, crashed his vehicle, and then forced his way into a stranger’s home. Jeremy Jamal Curry, 29,…
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