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Today’s May 28 PSC Vote Could Shift Data Center Costs to Georgia Families as Critics Target Lanier County’s Jason Shaw *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | ATLANTA — A controversial vote before the Georgia Public Service Commission on Thursday, May 28, is drawing sharp criticism from consumer advocates and environmental groups who say the measure will force residential customers and small businesses to absorb hundreds of millions of dollars…
Read MoreThree-Peat: Lanier County Bulldogs Capture Third Straight State Baseball Championship *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. — The Lanier County Bulldogs have done it again. Lanier County High School’s baseball team completed a historic three-peat, sweeping Emanuel County Institute to win its third consecutive GHSA Class A Division II state championship. The Bulldogs defeated ECI 5-2…
Read MoreCounty Administrator States that Leaders Mapped Out Long-Term Vision at Strategic Planning Summit *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. — Lanier County Administrator shared his perspective on the May 15 Strategic Planning Summit that county officials spent a full day. According to Hardy those in attendance focused on the future of Lanier County during a recent Strategic Planning Summit aimed at…
Read MoreLanier County Officials Urged Caution After 1st Holiday Crash *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LANIER COUNTY — As Memorial Day weekend travel increased across South Georgia, Lanier County Sheriff Nick Norton urged motorists to slow down and stay alert following what he described as the county’s first traffic accident of the holiday period. “And it begins,” Norton wrote…
Read MoreFaded Warning, Growing Concern: Ray City Converts Oak and Beaver Intersection to 3-Way Stop *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | RAY CITY, Ga. — A once nearly invisible stop sign at the end of Oak Street is now at the center of a major traffic change city officials hope will slow speeding drivers and improve safety for residents living near the intersection of Oak…
Read MoreWhen Someone Disappears: Foul Play Versus Choice — What the Public Needs to Know *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LANIER COUNTY, Ga. – When a teenager or adult suddenly disappears, fear spreads quickly through families, neighborhoods, and social media. This was the case recently when a Lanier County 15-year-old female teenager disappeared and then was found by the Lanier County Sheriff’s Office within…
Read MoreMusic, Patriotism and Wonder: VSO Plans Spectacular Free July 3 Concert
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Symphony Orchestra is preparing to strike a patriotic chord this summer with a free community concert designed to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in spectacular fashion. On Friday, July 3, 2026, the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra will present its “Summer Celebration”…
Read MoreTurner Center Launches 18th Annual People’s Choice Photo Contest with “Hometown USA” Theme *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA — Photographers across South Georgia are being invited to capture the heart of their communities as the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts officially opens submissions for the 18th Annual Valdosta People’s Choice Photo Contest. This year’s theme, “Hometown USA,” ties…
Read MoreTwo Men, Two Women Arrested as Valdosta Police Break Up Large Gathering on Bemis Rd.*
By T.S. Carter / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA – Confronting what Valdosta Police Department (VPD) called an “unauthorized gathering” at 3:45 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, police made four arrests, seized one gun, and tased two men. Police say they encountered a crowd of between 150 to 200 people in a parking…
Read MoreStrategic Summit Draws Criticism From Some County Officials, Employees *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. – Lanier County’s recent Strategic Planning Summit held Friday, May 15 was intended to outline long-term county priorities and operational goals. Instead the summit left some attendees questioning the event’s cost, organization and overall effectiveness. Held at Rivers Farm in Lakeland,…
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