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UPDATED: Lakeland Homicide Investigation
By Carol A. Gasser Moore June 6, 2024 UPDATE LAKELAND, LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – With the inclusion of help from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), a limited amount of information is available since the homicide investigation is active and ongoing. The Lanier County News (LCN) did make and open records request of the Lanier…
Read MoreMachete Used Against Husband in Front of Children Lands Woman in Jail
ATKINSON COUNTY, Georgia – According to the Atkinson County Sheriff’s Office, a machete wielding woman, Esmeralda Aguirre, is charged with allegedly striking her husband with the knife during a domestic dispute. The Atkinson County family argument is reported to have occurred on Monday, May 27th. The argument and actions occurred in front of the couple’s…
Read MoreGBI, LCSO Called to Help LPD with Lakeland Homicide Investigation
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKELAND, Georgia – Earlier this evening (Sunday, June 2) shots were fired and heard in the area of Lakeland’s 9th Street and MLK Boulevard. Initial information is that one man is dead at the scene. The event occured between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. More information available at: https://www.laniercountynewsonline.com/2024/06/02/gbi-lcso-called-…de-investigation/
Read MoreMemorial Day Brings Reminder to Account for or Bring All Missing Military Personnel Home
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LANIER & LOWNDES COUNTIES, Georgia – In Hahira’s Memorial Day event, Moody Air Force Base’s Colonel Nicholas K. Dicapua, Commander of the 23rd Fighter Group, addressed a large group of community citizens, leaders, veterans and patriots, who showed up in full force May 27 to honor our nation’s fallen…
Read MoreLanier County Courthouse moving toward being vacated by BOC
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – After a May 2nd Called Meeting of the Lanier County Board of Commissioners (BOC) met and approved a motion to propose the exchange of Lanier County Schools (LCS) property (old primary school) and the Lanier County Courthouse and other properties, Tuesday, May 28th Lanier County School Board approved…
Read MoreThree Wanted by VPD in Teen Homicide Investigation Have Been Arrested
LOWNDES COUNTY, Georgia – Three arrests have been successfully made by the Valdosta Police Department (VPD). The following men are under arrest: Jamar Rashad Wimbush (17), Valdosta Resident Tyrell Bolden (17), Valdosta Resident Lutravis Hester (16), Valdosta Resident Read the complete story by clicking the link below: https://www.laniercountynewsonline.com/2024/05/30/three-wanted-by-…ve-been-arrested/
Read MoreMXG Airmen replace A-10 canopy in record time highlighting training, readiness
MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Airmen from the 23rd Maintenance Squadron recently showcased the value of training as they efficiently replaced the canopy on an A-10C Thunderbolt II. Find the full story at: https://www.laniercountynewsonline.com/2024/05/30/mxg-airmen-repla…aining-readiness/
Read MoreVLPRA’s Flags of Freedom Display is featured at Freedom Park Memorial Day
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LOWNDES COUNTY, Georgia – Moody Air Force Base’s 23d Maintenance Group has developed a stirring Memorial Day tribute which is worth the time to visit! The tribute is in the form of a flag display at Freedom Park, Valdosta, and honors Memorial Day 2024. According to VLPRA (Valdosta Lowndes…
Read MoreGBI Arrests and Charges Cairo Man with Murder in Death of Kennesaw State University Student
GRADY COUNTY, Georgia — The GBI has arrested and charged a Cairo man with murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime in connection to the death of a Kennesaw State University Student. The full story can be read at: https://www.laniercountynewsonline.com/2024/05/23/gbi-arrests-and-…iversity-student/
Read MoreLeader of Armed Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Prison
DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Georgia – The leader of an armed drug trafficking organization responsible for acquiring at least 250 kilograms of methamphetamine from a prisoner and then distributing the drugs into west central Georgia was sentenced to serve 40 years in federal prison. Full story at: https://www.laniercountynewsonline.com/2024/05/23/leader-of-armed-…nced-to-prison-2/
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