Area Breaking News

By Carol A. Gasser Moore VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – Malique Rashad Stephens (25) of Quitman has been arrested on home invasion and kidnapping by the Valdosta Police Department (VPD) as the result of his purported forced entry into another man’s Valdosta apartment.  Stephens is said to have brandished a handgun when he made the…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – “Due to the negative impacts of heavy rainfall in parts of South and East Georgia”, Governor Brian Kemp has extended his Executive Order 11.08.24.01 until Wednesday, November 20th.  The Executive Order declares a State of Emergency for Lanier County and 23 other South Georgia Counties. Read…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore   GEORGIA – State Representative James Burchett (R-Waycross) of District 176 has been elected to serve as the House Majority Whip for the 2025-2026 legislative term by the House Republican Caucus.  Burchett’s election took place during the House Majority Caucus elections held Tuesday, November 12.     Get the full…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore   CAMILLA, Mitchell County, Georgia – The GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation) has identified as Ter’ryon Martin as a person of interest following the murder of Kelvin Church (17) in Camilla. Church was killed near the intersection of Furlow and Jester Street in Camilla.   Learn more about how you…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore   LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – Lakeland Methodist Church’s congregation were on hand for a Veterans Day Service at the church, Sunday, November 10th.  With the help of American Legion Milltown Post 336, the church and its visitors enjoyed a morning of fellowship and service honoring United States (U.S.) Veterans,…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – Amarius Dakwon Shivers (20) of Valdosta was found shot by Valdosta Police Department (VPD) Officers on Monday, November 4.  The officers were summoned when a citizen called E911 to report that someone had been shot inside a residence about 5:00 p.m.  The residence is located…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore   DOUGLAS, Coffee County, Georgia – The GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation) and the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) have arrested Rob Smith, Jr. (55 of Ambrose, Dillon Smith (18) of Ambrose, and Carter Holley (17) of Douglas.  The three men are charged with Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, and Exploitation of…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore Lakeland, LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – Lanier County voters have been casting ballots throughout the early voting period as well as on November 5, the official General Election Day.  According to Renee Church, Lanier County Election Supervisr, about two-thirds (2/3) of Lanier County’s registered voters or 3,752 people voted during the…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County , Georgia – Jason “JD” Walden is fairly well-known in Lakeland, Lanier County and surrounding areas.  He’s served in the U.S. Air Force.  He’s served in the City of Lakeland Police Department and is currently serving as a Councilman in the City of Lakeland.  This writer noticed…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – One man, Gilbert Locks (63), has been arrested after a mental health pickup order for an unnamed person led to multiple narcotics charges in Lakeland, Monday, October 28.  The charges and arrest information has just been released by the Lanier County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO). More…