Area Breaking News
Lakeland is new home of medical transport service that wants backup-emergency role
By T.S. Carter LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georghia – Lakeland has landed a non-emergency medical transport service that will take patients from facility to facility throughout Georgia, as well as help county sheriffs with transport of psychologically distressed patients. But that is just for starters. Bartow, Florida-based STAT Ambulance Company plans to eventually expand…
Read MoreReturn to retrieve dropped narcotics leads to drug suspect’s arrest, Valdosta police say
By T.S. Carter VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – A man pursued by Valdosta police on the South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) – Valdosta campus on Thursday, February 28, dropped a book bag containing “a quantity of cocaine” and a Lowndes County Jail booking sheet, according to police. The booking sheet gave the police…
Read MoreAir Force designates two Mission Design Series for collaborative combat aircraft
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The U.S. Air Force announced the designation of two Mission Design Series within its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program today: the YFQ-42A (General Atomics) and the YFQ-44A (Anduril). Representing the first in a new generation of uncrewed fighter aircraft, both will be crucial in securing air…
Read MoreSheriff Norton warns: “We KNEW it was happening”!
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – First comes a loan Second comes a home Next comes a disaster Then comes a scammer causing insurance drammer! The all too common phenomena of scammers was addressed by Lanier County Sheriff Nick Norton in a recent Facebook post, Norton warned, “We KNEW it…
Read MoreValdosta avoids planned shutdowns of 5 Georgia Social Security offices
By T.S. Carter VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – Valdosta has survived a planned shutdown of five regional Social Security Administration offices in Georgia. Targeted for permanent closing are offices in Thomasville, Columbus, Brunswick, Vidalia and Gainesville. The offices assist seniors and other Social Security recipients in their regions. Presumably, people on Social Security will soon…
Read MoreValdosta Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire on Melrose Drive
Staff Writer On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at approximately 11:27 A.M., the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 2481 Melrose Drive. The first fire unit arrived within five minutes to find heavy smoke and flames coming from a single-family residence. Firefighters brought the fire under control and conducted a…
Read MoreANALYSIS: Winner of Enigma council election must grasp the stakes of his decider role
By T.S. Carter ENIGMA, Berrien County, Georgia – The winner of the four-man race for an open Enigma City Council seat will be the key vote in setting the course this Berrien County city takes in the years ahead. The March 18 election for which early voting is underway, will fill the seat of Bud…
Read MoreUPDATE: Lakeland Fire and Rescue Department receives equipment upgrade
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – The Lakeland Fire and Rescue Department (LFRD) has replaced its air packs! The new self-contained breathing apparatus were replaced because they had reached their end of life service or “expiration” date. Volunteer firefighters for the Lakeland Fire and Rescue Department ready their new air…
Read MoreEnigma learns its bank balance at long last
By T.S. Carter ENIGMA, Berrien County, Georgia – With $38,000 in the Bank of Alapaha, Enigma should have enough money to pay its bills, according to Mayor Pro-Tem Doug Webb. Webb failed in Wednesday, March 5 bid to review city bank accounts, but learned of the city’s general fund balance from the bank.…
Read MoreSGFF ’25 Hosts Regional Film Professionals
VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – Regional film professionals descend on Valdosta State University’s campus this weekend for the 9th annual South Georgia Film Festival. Along with the many screenings, a collection of regional film professionals will be holding court throughout the week with panels and discussions. Speakers include active film professionals, regional film professors, and…
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