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Lake Park Mayor Faces Backlash Over Fire Truck Misuse; Impeachment Effort Falls Short
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKE PARK, Lowndes County, Georgia – Lake Park Mayor Jena Sandlin is under intense scrutiny following an incident involving the unauthorized use of a city fire truck for non-emergency purposes. On April 29, 2025, Mayor Sandlin reportedly directed a city maintenance worker to operate a 62,000-pound fire tanker to water…
Read MorePotential Conflicts of Interest Surface Around Lanier County Clerk of Superior Court – Conflicts of Interest Part 8
LANIER COUNTY NEWS SPECIAL REPORT EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the eighth in a series examining ethics and governance in Lanier County. The series spotlights potential and actual conflicts of interest involving elected officials. By Carol A. Gasser Moore Lakeland, LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – Recent revelations have raised questions about potential conflicts of interest involving Patricia…
Read MoreBehind the Locked Doors: Who’s Benefiting from the Post Office Delay?
An Analysis: Nine Months Later and Still No Mail at Lakeland Post Office By Carol A. Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – Questions grow as Lakeland residents experience continued delays which raise questions that demand answers. Is the delay due to legitimate logistical issues, or a calculated attempt to maximize insurance and FEMA reimbursements? Has…
Read MoreGSP Troop H Among Hardest Hit in Georgia’s 2025 Memorial Day Traffic Tragedy
By Carol A. Gasser Moore SOUTH GEORGIA — The 2025 Memorial Day holiday weekend ended with a sobering toll on Georgia roads, particularly within the Troop H district. Two lives were lost in fatal crashes investigated by Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Post 15 in Perry, highlighting the region’s tragic contribution to a weekend marred by…
Read MoreValdosta Man Faces Multiple Charges After Violent Assaults on Civilians, Police, and Medical Staff
By Carol A. Gasser Moore VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia — A 27-year-old Valdosta man remains in custody following a series of violent attacks that began at a local business and escalated to assaults on law enforcement and medical personnel on May 23, 2025. Initial Assaults at Local Store Valdosta police officers were dispatched to…
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Read MoreLanier County’s Unsung First Responders: Road Crews Step Up After Hurricane Helene
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LANIER COUNTY, Georgia — In times of crisis, we rightfully praise law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, and ambulance personnel—the traditional “first responders” who rush toward danger while others seek shelter. But in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, another group of essential responders has stepped into the spotlight: road and utility crews.…
Read MoreConstruction Zone Crackdown: Sheriff Nick Norton Warns Drivers About Heavy Fines in Lanier County Work Zones
LANIER COUNTY NEWS ALERT By Carol A. Moore LANIER COUNTY, Georgia — With orange cones sprouting across Lanier County and major infrastructure projects underway, law enforcement is sounding the alarm: speeding through construction zones could cost drivers far more than just a slap on the wrist. Lanier County Sheriff Nick Norton has issued a public…
Read MoreGovernor Kemp Signs Legislation Creating Third Judgeship for Alapaha Judicial Circuit
By Carol A. Gasser Moore NASHVILLE, Berrien County, Georgia – The Alapaha Judicial Circuit will soon see long-awaited relief in its Superior Court, as Governor Brian Kemp signed legislation last week creating a third judgeship for the circuit. The addition comes amid rising caseloads and population changes across the five-county region, which includes Atkinson, Berrien,…
Read MoreLakeland Proclaims May as Mental Health Month Amid Police Funding Request and Community Concerns
By Carol A. Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia — Under the warm glow of May’s springtime calm, Lakeland’s City Council meeting on Wednesday, May 14, brought with it a mix of serious civic discussion, heartfelt citizen gratitude, and a renewed commitment to community well-being. Mental Health Takes Center Stage One of the evening’s highlights was…
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