Area Breaking News
Attorney General Carr Unveils New Consumer Protection Guide for Georgia’s Service Members, Veterans and Their Families *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles ATLANTA — In a move timed ahead of Veterans Day, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the release of the updated Georgia Military Consumer Protection Guide. The resource is designed to help active-duty service members, veterans, and their families…
Read MoreBerrien Elections Office concedes mistake in reporting need for Enigma Post One council runoff *
BY T.S. Carter / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles BERRIEN COUNTY, GA. – Talk about a head scratcher! With 61.2% of the vote when the counting ended, Dennis Pitts could see he easily won the Post One Enigma City Council seat on Nov. 4. But the Berrien County Elections…
Read MoreCopper and Cancer: VSU Café Scientifique Explores Breakthrough Drug Research Nov. 21 *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles VALDOSTA, GA — The College of Science and Mathematics at Valdosta State University invites the community to its next Café Scientifique session from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, at Augie’s Cafe, 1811 Jerry Jones Drive,…
Read MoreHonoring Service — and the Duty of Leadership in South Georgia *
By Michael Dockery / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles Candidate for Georgia State Representative, District 176 Each November 11, we pause to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of our nation’s armed forces. Veterans Day is rooted in gratitude — for the courage, sacrifice, and…
Read MoreSheriff Nick Norton Honors Veteran Deputies for Service to Nation and County *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LANIER COUNTY, Ga. — Lanier County Sheriff Nick Norton took time this Veterans Day to honor a special group within his department — deputies who have not only dedicated themselves to protecting their community but have also served…
Read MoreLakeland Street Feed Continues Mission to Serve Neighbors in Need *
Event set for Thursday, November 13 at 5 p.m. at 14 S. Valdosta Road By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles Lakeland, GA – The Lakeland Street Feed will once again bring the community together this Thursday, November 13, at 5:00 p.m. outside 14 South Valdosta…
Read MoreEDITORIAL: Absence of regard for public safety at Lanier County Annex *
*La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles Lanier County commissioners can do better for the people they serve. But they’ve apparently concluded, “Why bother?” We are not addressing their overall job performance here. That evaluation is for another day. Instead, let us discuss something that eludes Lanier commissioners and their staff:…
Read MoreRoundup of Races: Berrien OKs 1 cents sales tax hike; Enigma’s Harbin out; Exum re-elected in Ray City and there’s little change in Lakeland*
By T.S. Carter | *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles BERRIEN and LANIER COUNTIES, GA. – Berrien County residents will be paying one penny more in sales tax in coming years to help reduce property taxes in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. Berrien County voters approved a FLOST, or Floating…
Read MoreLocal Artist and Lanier County News Honor Jimmy Brown and the Lakeland Huddle House *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles Jon Moore presents his framed “Jon the Scout” cartoon to Huddle House owner Jimmy Brown. LAKELAND, GA. — The warmth of community pride filled the Lakeland Huddle House on Saturday morning as Jon the Scout cartoonist Jon Moore and…
Read MoreConflict of Interest: Mayor Exum Again Uses Public Office to Air Personal Grievances and Undermine Local Press – Conflicts of Interest — Part 31 *
LANIER COUNTY NEWS SPECIAL REPORT EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of an ongoing series and speaks to decision making leaders with known or potential conflicts of interest and employees of area government. The series examines ethics and governance in Lanier County, which includes the incorporated communities of the City of Lakeland and a portion…
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