Area Breaking News
LAMP to Host Boots & Bowties Gala in Valdosta*
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Spanish translation follows news in English VALDOSTA, Ga. — The Lowndes Associated Ministries to People (LAMP), Valdosta’s primary homeless shelter, will host its annual Changing Lives “Boots & Bowties” Gala on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the James H. Rainwater Conference Center, 1 Meeting Place, Valdosta. The evening…
Read MoreConflict of Interest: Selective Silence and the Public’s Right to Know – Part 26*
LANIER COUNTY NEWS SPECIAL REPORT EDITOR’S NOTE: This particular article speaks to the decision-making outgrowth of leaders with known conflicts of interest, and related conflict of interest issues. This is an ongoing series examining ethics and governance in Lanier County. The series spotlights potential and actual conflicts of interest involving elected officials and their employees.…
Read MoreOfficer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Coffee County*
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Spanish translation follows news in English Douglas, GA — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has opened an inquiry into an officer-involved shooting in Coffee County early Sunday morning, September 28, 2025, following a chain of violent events that began with a domestic disturbance. Sequence of Events Authorities…
Read MoreEditorial: The Legal and Civic Imperative of Universal Meeting Notification in Georgia | Editorial: El Imperativo Legal y Cívico de la Notificación Universal de Reuniones en Georgia
EDITORIAL: The Legal and Civic Imperative of Universal Meeting Notification in Georgia Transparency is the lifeblood of democratic government. In Georgia, the Open Meetings Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1 et seq.) is intended to ensure that government deliberations occur in the open, with adequate public notice so citizens may observe and participate…
Read MoreLanier County to Hold Called Meeting on Property Tax Digest, Oct. 8 – Invites Public Input | Condado de Lanier celebrará reunión especial sobre el Digest de Impuestos a la Propiedad el 8 de octubre – Invita a la participación pública
Public Notice of Lanier County Commissioners’ Called Meeting October 8 By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LAKELAND, Ga. — The Lanier County Board of Commissioners has announced a special meeting for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., to review the county’s property tax digest and five-year history of assessments and valuations. The session will…
Read MoreForts Benning and Gordon keep Confederate names – for now | Los fuertes Benning y Gordon mantienennombresconfederados – encierto modo
By T.S. Carter | GEORGIA – The names are the same, but the stories have changed for several Army installations in Georgia and elsewhere in the South. In 2023, Congress booted the Confederates that had been honored by the United States after the Civil War by bestowing their names on Army installations across the South.…
Read MoreA Maestro in Motion: Howard Hsu Opens the Symphony’s Season with Vision and Heart | Un Maestro en Movimiento: Howard Hsu Inaugura la Temporada de la Sinfónica con Visión y Corazón
From Pittsburgh beginnings to Valdosta’s podium, Hsu’s journey is a testament to music’s enduring power. By Carol A. Gasser Moore | VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Ga. – For Howard Hsu, music has always been about connection — from his youth orchestra days in Pittsburgh to his leadership of the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra. His journey, he says,…
Read MoreConflict of Interest Watch: How the Pentagon’s new reporter “pledge” could reshape transparency in Georgia—especially South Georgia – Part 25 | Vigilancia de Conflictos de Interés: Cómo la nueva “promesa” para reporteros del Pentágono podría remodelar la transparencia en Georgia—especialmente en el sur del estado
LANIER COUNTY NEWS SPECIAL REPORT EDITOR’S NOTE: This particular article speaks to the decision making outgrowth of leaders with known conflicts of interest. This is an ongoing series examining ethics and governance in Lanier County. The series spotlights potential and actual conflicts of interest involving elected officials and their employees. By Carol A. Gasser Moore…
Read MoreDirt Road Ministries Hosts 6th Annual “A Taste of Jesus” in Adel | Dirt Road Ministries presenta la 6ª edición anual de “Un Sabor de Jesús” en Adel
By Carol A. Gasser Moore ADEL, GA – Dirt Road Ministries will once again open its doors to the community with the 6th annual “A Taste of Jesus” event on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 206 East 4th Street in Adel. The event is free and open to all,…
Read MoreUnion “Burnt” Church 200th Anniversary and Sacred Harp Singing Set for October | Iglesia “Burnt” Union celebra 200º aniversario y canto de Sacred Harp programado para octubre
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LANIER COUNTY, Ga. – The historic Union “Burnt” Church in Lanier County will celebrate its 200th anniversary during the first week of October, with special events highlighting the church’s heritage and community role. On Saturday, October 11, the church will host the 2nd Valdosta Sacred Harp All-Day Singing, welcoming…
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