Area Breaking News

By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles VALDOSTA – Despite freezing temperatures and winter flurries, nearly 100 people gathered Saturday afternoon for a protest organized by People for Progress of South Georgia, signaling strong local engagement despite challenging weather conditions.    The protest was held Saturday,…

NOTE:  After the Lanier County News went to publication at midnight on Thursday, January 29, the location of Lanier County’s warming center was changed. The warming center has been moved from the Old LCS Primary School building on South Valdosta Road to the Lanier County Annex at 162 W. Thigpen Ave.  The county’s EMA Director…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LAKELAND, Ga. — While winter still has a firm grip on Lanier County, the greenhouse at Lanier County High School is already buzzing with springtime promise.    Members of the LCHS FFA program are hard at work preparing for…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LANIER COUNTY, Ga. — With temperatures expected to drop well below freezing across Lanier County and surrounding South Georgia communities over the next several days, local pet owners are being urged to take extra steps to keep animals safe…

NOTE:  As now posted on Lanier County Board of Commissioners website: https://laniercountyboc.com/wp/ Lanier County is requesting community volunteers to assist with the opening and operation of a warming facility during periods of extreme cold. The facility will operate 01/30/2026 till 02/02/2026 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 AM to provide a safe, warm environment for individuals…

*La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles    Lanier County No local emergency shelter is currently planned, according to Interim Lanier County Emergency Management Agency Director Tim Balch, who cited a lack of staffing, security and medical support. Residents are encouraged to seek assistance in neighboring counties. For information and referrals: Dial…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles ATLANTA — Governor Brian P. Kemp has declared a statewide State of Emergency ahead of Winter Storm Fern, a rare and potentially dangerous winter weather system expected to bring sub-freezing temperatures, freezing rain, and possible snowfall across Georgia —…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles    LANIER COUNTY, Ga. – While Winter Storm Fern is expected to impact much of Georgia, Lanier County officials are urging residents not to underestimate the dangers of prolonged freezing temperatures, even if snowfall amounts remain low. Lanier County…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LAKELAND, Ga. — Lakeland’s long-standing identity as Georgia’s “Mural City” took a major step toward renewal this week as city leaders announced plans for two new murals, including a high-profile work by Douglas, Georgia muralist Lee Mobley and a…