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UPDATED: Douglas deputies serving eviction notice confronted with more serious crime
FOR UPDATE … follow the link below By Carol A .Gasser Moore DOUGLAS, Coffee County, Georgia – Due to the complexity of its investigation, the GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation) has indicated that it is working to centralize their information flow between the community and the GBI. With that information, they have also released…
Read MoreRING OWNER WANTED: Hurricanes Leave Ring Awaiting its Owner in Florida Debris
By Carol A. Gasser Moore FLORIDA – A black velvet ring box found within Tarpon Springs, Florida is in need of its owner! The box was among massive amounts of debris left by both Hurricane Helene’s and Hurricane Milton’s aftermath. The ring box contained both a ring and a note which read, “I was…
Read MoreCook County man Arrested by GBI in Child Molestation Investigation
By Carol A. Gasser Moore ADEL, Cook County, Georgia – The GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation) has released information about the arrest and charge of Michael Steven Bennett (43) of Adel. Bennett is alleged to have committed Solicitation of Sodomy, Trafficking a Person for Sexual Servitude, Cruelty to Children in the First Degree, and…
Read MoreObservant VPD Detectives Bring convicted felon into custody on active warrant
By Carol A. Gasser Moore VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – The Valdosta Police Department (VPD) has released information about an arrest on Friday, October 25. At about 11:20 a.m., VPD Detectives with the Narcotics Unit observed Akeem Sloan (32) of Valdosta walking in the 1100 block of Dunwoody Drive, Valdosta. The full story can…
Read MoreUPDATE: 3 suspects in ASU Homecoming Mass Shooting are killed in traffic accident
By Carol A. Gasser Moore Albany, DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Georgia – Three people: Jakwon Hill (18), Zion McClendon (20), and Quantavious Vicks (18) have died. A Georgia State Patrol (GSP) report states, “Per Albany PD preliminary information indicates that the deceased subjects, along with the firearms are believed to be suspects involved in the Albany…
Read MoreBurning Issue: Growing Problems with Lakeland-Lanier Fire Department Split
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKELAND, LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – The weekly fire report read, “October 09- Call to an auto accident on Highway-37 and Boyette Road. Arrived to find two vehicles collided at the intersection with one blocking traffic. Firemen assisted with patient care, until EMS arrived and checked on all occupants, but…
Read MoreUnexpected Remodeling: SGRL Main Library Suffers Extensive Damage from Hurricane
By Carol A. Gasser Moore VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – As the old Woodrow Wilson Drive main library building has recently come down for the expansion of the South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC), the newer SGRL (South Georgia Regional Library) main library on Julia Drive is getting an unexpected renovation courtesy of Hurricane Helene!…
Read MorePrivate FB Library Closure Discussion Post Encourages Significant Public Feedback to October Miller-Lakeland Advisory Board Meeting
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – The Miller Lakeland Library Advisory Board met Monday, October 21 at its regularly scheduled meeting. The complete story about the meeting can be read by following this link: https://www.laniercountynewsonline.com/2024/10/24/private-fb-libra…ry-board-meeting/
Read MoreDNR places safety signage at Meridian mainland ferry dock
The Georgia DNR, out of an abundance of caution, has released information today. Get the full information at: https://www.laniercountynewsonline.com/2024/10/24/dnr-places-safet…nland-ferry-dock
Read MoreCANCELLED: Lanier County is Under Burn Ban until further notice
Lanier County EMA issued on Sunday, October 20 burn band has been canceled, but citizens who want to burn should keep checking before they light a fire. Get the full story at: https://www.laniercountynewsonline.com/2024/10/23/lanier-county-is…l-further-notice/
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