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Florida Turns Weigh Stations Into Immigration Enforcement Points — Ripples Likely Across Southeast | Florida convierte estaciones de pesaje en puntos de control migratorio — Posibles repercusiones en todo el sureste
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LIVE OAK, Fla. — In a sweeping enforcement move, Florida officials on August 25, 2025, announced the conversion of all 23 of the state’s agricultural/commercial vehicle inspection (interdiction) checkpoints into immigration screening sites, integrating federal immigration duties into what have traditionally been safety and agricultural stations. The decision follows…
Read MoreTragedy in Adel: GBI Investigates After Man Shoots Himself Following Late-Night Crash | Tragedia en Adel: El GBI Investiga Después de que un Hombre se Dispara Tras un Accidente Nocturno
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | Adel, GA — A quiet Saturday night in Adel was shattered by a tragic turn of events that has left a South Georgia community searching for answers. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), agents are investigating an incident that began as a routine response to a car…
Read MoreTurning the Tide for a Troubled Tortoise: Georgia Secures 65th Gopher Colony in Cordele with Eyes on the Horizon | Cambiando la marea para una tortuga en peligro: Georgia asegura la 65ª colonia de tortugas de tierra en Cordele con la mirada en el futuro
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. — In a landmark conservation achievement, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, that the state has met its ambitious goal of permanently protecting 65 viable gopher tortoise populations. The 65th population was secured via a conservation easement protecting 1,210 acres…
Read MoreSouth Georgia State College Names Taylor Parker as Head Softball Coach | South Georgia State College nombra a Taylor Parker como entrenadora principal de sóftbol
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | Douglas, GA — September 18, 2025. South Georgia State College (SGSC) has announced the appointment of Taylor Parker as the new head coach of the Lady Hawks softball program. Parker brings a strong record of success as both a player and coach, as well as a commitment to mentoring…
Read MoreIs there a balance? Appraisal review will compare sale prices and property valuations
By T.S. Carter | LAKELAND, Lanier County, Ga. – Lanier County’s Board of Assessors wants to know whether Lanier’s residential market is repeating the first two years of this decade during which homes sold for well above county appraised values. Imbalances seem to come and go. So the Georgia Legislature wants to know how things…
Read MoreTraining for the Unthinkable: Agencies Join Forces at Old Primary School
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LAKELAND, Lanier County, Ga. — This week, September 15-19, the old Lanier County Primary School is coming alive again—not with children’s laughter, but with the sounds of drills, vehicles, and simulated emergencies. From Monday through Friday, multiple agencies will conduct intensive training exercises designed to sharpen response times and…
Read More464 Pounds of Marijuana Seized on I-75 South by Tifton Police Department
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | TIFTON, Ga. — September 12, 2025 — The Tifton Police Department announced that a routine traffic stop along Interstate 75 South has resulted in one of the largest marijuana seizures in the department’s history. On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Officer Jacob Stubbs, accompanied by his K-9 partner, Niko, conducted…
Read MoreBadges and Books: Sheriff’s Deputies Bring Stories to Life for Lanier’s Young Readers
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LAKELAND, Lanier County, Ga. — Monday, September 15, was no ordinary school day at Lanier County Elementary. Instead of starting the week with math drills or spelling tests, students were treated to a special surprise—uniformed officers from the Lanier County Sheriff’s Office spent the entire day reading aloud to…
Read MoreSouth Georgia Homeowners Gain Relief in Court Victory Against MV Realty
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | SOUTH GEORGIA — South Georgia homeowners are among the thousands across the state who will see immediate relief after Attorney General Chris Carr secured a sweeping court order against MV Realty, a Florida-based real estate brokerage accused of trapping residents in predatory long-term contracts. The order, finalized on August…
Read MoreLowndes man held in Khushi Mart robbery
By T.S. Carter VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Ga. – Franklin Kier, 25 of Lowndes County, is in custody on an armed robbery charge after a 6 a.m. holdup September 15 of Khushi Food Mart, during which the robber fired a handgun. Valdosta Police also arrested Kianna Grisby, 35, whom police described as an “associate” of Kier.…
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