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Editorial: When Journalism Does Its Job — Don’t Fear the Questions*

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 *Spanish translation follows news in English In every healthy community, truth is a shared responsibility. The newspaper’s role — our role — is to ask questions, pursue facts, and tell the stories that shape Lanier County’s life. That work sometimes makes people uncomfortable. It sometimes draws criticism or sparks disagreement. But that’s not a sign…

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Conflict of Interest: When County Contracts Stay Close to Home (Transparency Questions Follow Lanier’s Bidding Practices) – Part 27*

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  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…

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Lanier County News Now Offers Stories in Spanish*

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By Carol A. Gasser Moore | *Spanish translation follows news in English Lakeland, GA – The Lanier County News is making it easier than ever for neighbors to stay connected. Starting last week, readers can find every story written by staff and published in English also available in Spanish.    The new service uses advanced…

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Lakeland, Georgia — 2025 Municipal Election Preview*

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By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Spanish translation follows news in English As Lakeland, Georgia prepares for its November 4, 2025 municipal elections, voters will have the opportunity to reaffirm leadership or consider new voices for key city offices. Early voting begins October 13 and runs through October 31, with two Saturdays included (9:00 a.m.…

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Vantem Lakeland riding popularity of modular homes, eyes new markets*

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By T.S. Carter /  *Spanish translation follows news in English LANIER COUNTY, Ga. – Significant strides in quality and sturdiness have given modular homes a place next to conventional site-build homes as purchase options. Modular homebuilder Vantem Lakeland has seized on the industry opportunities by establishing sales markets in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina,…

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Valdosta police officer holds off attacker who beat up a woman*

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By T.S. Carter | *Spanish translation follows news in English VALDOSTA, Ga. – Responding to a domestic dispute at a motel along the 1800 block of North Ashley Street, a female Valdosta police officer exchanged blows with a man who had allegedly beaten a woman to the ground. The attacker was returning to continue the…

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Federal shutdown is limiting FEMA help to ‘life-and-death emergencies’*

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By T.S. Carter | *Spanish translation follows news in English WASHINTON D.C. – This time last year Lanier and neighboring counties were just beginning recovery efforts after the destruction of Hurricane Helene. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, made the recovery possible with money and other assistance. But should another hurricane strike in the…

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Dr. Bruce Herrington Celebrates 25 Years of Service to Lakeland*

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  By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Spanish translation follows news in English LAKELAND, Ga. – The Lanier County community has much to celebrate this year as Dr. Ronald Bruce “Bruce” Herrington, MD and his dedicated staff mark 25 years of service to Lakeland and surrounding areas. For a quarter of a century, Dr. Herrington…

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