Area Breaking News
CITIZEN HELP REQUESTED: ATM Fraud Prompts Search for 3 Men’s Identities and Location
By Carol A. Gasser Moore VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – Surveillance footage from a Valdosta bank has brought a search for the photographed men, who may be involved in recent ATM Bank Fraud activity. Allegedly bank surveillance photos show images of three (3) men. They are now wanted by the Valdosta Police Department for questioning…
Read MoreWARNING Do NOT Leave Valuables in Cars: Thefts from Vehicles are Increasing
By Carol A. Gasser Moore VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – Valdosta Police Department (VPD) Chief Leslie Manahan warns, “Please know that there is an increase in thefts from vehicles around the Valdosta Mall. We are encouraging people to NOT leave valuables in the vehicle, no matter how long they think they will be away from…
Read MoreIntoxicated Sword Welding Reckless Conduct Brings VPD Reaction
By Carol A. Gasser Moore VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – The Valdosta Police Department (VPD) was contacted by a citizen who called E911 on Friday, August 9 about 11:50 p.m. The caller indicated that a person was banging on their front door as well as the doors of other area residents. Gunshots were also being…
Read MorePUBLIC BE ALERT: American Sheriff Alliance Issues Call for Action Against TREN DE ARAGUA now found in Georgia!
Leadership from the nation’s sheriffs’ associations demands attention to the threat this Venezuelan-based gang poses to public safety in communities across America Last week, law enforcement across the country was notified that the Venezuelan-based gang, Tren de Aragua (TDA), had issued a “green light” to its members to attack and fire upon U.S. law enforcement…
Read MoreHurricane Debby Causes One Death, Power Outages and Flooding as it Moves Through Region
By Carol A. Gasser Moore SOUTH GEORGIA – Tropical Storm turned Hurricane Category One Debby has contributed to one death in Colquitt County, almost 70,000 people regionally without power, flooding, damaged roofs, damaged power lines, smashed vehicles, and lots of extra E911 calls in the wake of the slow moving storm path. Hurricane Debby moved…
Read MoreEmployee Desiring “Not to Work so Hard” Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison: Selfish Behavior Can be Criminal
By Carol A. Gasser Moore GEORGIA – The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Georgia has released information about the conviction of a Chatham County man. Joshua Daryl McGregor (34) of Savannah, who has been sentenced to federal prison for lighting a dumpster fire that temporarily closed a restaurant. Get the full story by reading:…
Read MoreRetired Teacher Hid Cameras in Ray City Rental Property Forcing Arrest for Child Sexual Abuse Material
By Carol A. Gasser Moore RAY CITY, BERRIEN/LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – On Wednesday, July 31, David Swanson (61) pled guilty to one count of child pornography possession. On that charge, Swanson has been sentenced to 180 months in prison to be followed by 180 months or ten (10) years of supervised release by U.S. District…
Read MoreVFD Successfully Responds to Vehicle Fire
By Carol A. Gasser Moore VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – According to the City of Valdosta, the Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) successfully responded to a vehicle fire. The incident occurred on Friday, August 2, at 12:07 p.m. Get the full story: https://www.laniercountynewsonline.com/2024/08/08/vfd-successfully…-to-vehicle-fire/
Read More1st Annual Fall Festival & Car Show planned for September 28 in Ray City
RAY CITY, Berrien/ Lanier Counties, Georgia – A Fall Festival & Classic Car Show is kicking off the autumn season this year. This phenomenal phenomenon is planned as the 1st Annual Fall Festival & Classic Car Show. There will be something at the event for every age group and interest! Read all about it: https://www.laniercountynewsonline.com/2024/08/08/1st-annual-fall-…r-28-in-ray-city/
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