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New Carter’s Fried Chicken – Lakeland Has Broken Ground, Expanding Legacy of Georgia-Based Brand
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – The popular South Georgia restaurant Carter’s Fried Chicken has broken ground at its new location planned for Lakeland, the Lanier County seat, marking the latest chapter in the brand’s nearly 50-year history of serving up fresh, preservative-free Southern fare. Demolition of an old building…
Read MoreAlert Officer Helps Avert Tragedy for Disoriented Driver on Georgia Highway
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LEE COUNTY, Georgia — A Georgia Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Officer is being hailed for his alertness and swift action that likely saved the life of a woman suffering a medical emergency while driving on a busy state highway. The incident occurred Monday, July 21, around 1:05 p.m., when…
Read MoreFEMA Denies Reimbursement to Lanier County for Hurricane Helene Cleanup
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – Lanier County’s request for federal reimbursement for post-hurricane cleanup has been denied by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA), leaving the county on the hook for hundreds of thousands of dollars in storm recovery costs related to Hurricane…
Read More‘Armed and Dangerous’ No More: Fifth Suspect Captured in April Shooting That Shook Valdosta and Beyond
By Carol A. MooreVALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – A Valdosta man once labeled “armed and dangerous” is now in custody, bringing closure to a months-long manhunt tied to a violent April shooting that left a teenager riddled with bullets and a community on edge. Kewame “KJ” Antwan Taylor, 19, was arrested without incident on July…
Read MoreGalardo’s Triple Fire Roles Spark Conflict-of-Interest Concerns in Lanier County – Conflicts of Interest Part 15
LANIER COUNTY NEWS SPECIAL REPORT EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fourteenth in a 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 | LANIER COUNTY, Georgia — Questions of ethical governance and public safety oversight are being…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Post 336 to Hold Monthly Meeting Thursday with Dinner, Installation of Officers, Membership Invitation
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – American Legion Post 336 will host its monthly meeting this Thursday, July 17, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at its local post. The evening will begin with dinner, followed by an installation of officers, and a general meeting to discuss ongoing efforts and community initiatives.…
Read MoreFear and Frustration Grip Valdosta as West Savannah Avenue Closed for Critical Upgrades
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – Commuters in Valdosta are facing detours and delays after the city shut down a stretch of West Savannah Avenue between Perkins Lane and Ray Lane on Tuesday, July 15, to begin installing a new water and sewer service pipeline. The closure, announced by city…
Read MoreDeep South Sanitation Issues Cart Placement Guidelines, Safety Reminders for Customers
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – Deep South Sanitation LLC is reminding residential customers across South Georgia to follow proper cart placement and trash disposal guidelines to ensure safe, efficient pickup service. Trash carts should be placed no more than 2 to 3 feet from the street with the lid opening…
Read MoreTeen Identified in Fatal Remerton Shooting; GBI Investigation Ongoing: PUBLIC’S HELP REQUESTED
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | REMERTON, Lowndes County, Georgia – Authorities have identified the teenager who was fatally shot over the weekend in Remerton as 16-year-old Jaykavion Gary of Valdosta. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is continuing its investigation into the early morning shooting that occurred Saturday, July 5, around 12:30 a.m. Officers…
Read MoreHighway Heartbreak: Independence Day Weekend Claims 13 Lives in Georgia – 1 in South Georgia
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | GEORGIA — Thirteen people were killed and more than 130 others were injured in traffic crashes across Georgia during the 2025 Independence Day holiday travel period, according to preliminary data released by the Georgia Department of Public Safety. The 78-hour holiday travel period began at 6 p.m. Thursday, July…
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