Area Breaking News
Lowndes Co I-75 Northbound, Exit 11 outside lane will close for an upcoming project on April 10
Lowndes County – GDOT contractors will close the outside lane northbound from milepost 11 to milepost 12 and southbound from milepost 12 to milepost 11 on I-75 beginning Monday the 10th of April at 7:00 PM. The closures will be for the project’s duration to construct the new exit and entrance ramps along with White Water Rd.…
Read MoreLanier County Deputies Respond To Calls Of A Shooting Victim
Lakeland, GA On Sunday, April 2, 2023 deputies responded to the area of Empire Church Road and Poplar Springs Road after several persons called 9-1-1 reporting that an individual has been shot. Deputies arrived to find the victim, a 51 year old man had been transported by Lanier County Emergency Medical Services to the main…
Read MoreFormer Officer Kevin Lee Arrested for DUI Again
By Carol A. Gasser Moore THOMAS COUNTY, Georgia – A Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Trooper arrested former Thomas County Drug Squad Commander and former Lanier County Deputy Kevin Lee yesterday, Thursday, March 30 about 6:00 p.m. in Thomas County. The formal GSP report is recent enough that it’s not yet complete and available through an…
Read MoreTrump indicted after Manhattan DA probe for hush money payments
By Brooke Singman | Fox News Former President Donald Trump has been indicted as part of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office’s years-long investigation, possibly for hush money payments. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has been investigating Trump for hush money payments made leading up to the 2016 presidential election. Bragg is investigating the $130,000 hush money payment made to…
Read MoreDANGEROUS FELON ARRESTED: Lanier County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest
Lanier County Sheriff’s Office Arrested Bruce Copeland (28) from Polk County, Florida at approximately 10:00 PM Sunday night. Two others were also arrested for aiding and abetting. See this weeks edition of Lanier County News for the full story.
Read MoreUPDATE: Isaac Camon Has Appeared Before U.S. Magistrate Judge
By Carol A. Gasser Moore ALBANY, Georgia – Isaac Lee Camon (49) made his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Langstaff in Albany on Monday, March 24th. Camon was ordered detained by the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia. Camon has been indicted by the United States of America for the Middle District of…
Read MoreIn regard to the recent question about the use of the system’s fuel depots by the superintendent
The following statement has been provided by the Lowndes County School Board: As your Lowndes County Schools Board of Education, we consider it our privilege and responsibility to serve the citizens of Lowndes County and the students of Lowndes County Schools with the highest level of integrity and stewardship. In regard to the recent question…
Read MoreUPDATE: Georgia Arson Control Renews Seeking Help Identifying Ray City Arson Suspect Reward Offered
By Carol A. Gasser Moore RAY CITY, Georgia – Last week, the Lanier County News (LCN) published the fact that the Georgia Arson Control (GAC) is asking for the public’s help. They believe that there is someone, not yet identified, that is responsible for arson in Ray City. The GAC believes that a home located…
Read MoreValdosta mourns loss of fellow Blazer
Miami VSU’s Collegiate Men student group is mourning the death of Jordan Idahosa with a statement posted to Instagram on Sunday that read “We are deeply saddened to learn of Mr. Jordan Idahosa’s passing. He was a member of Collegiate Men. We do not have any specifics regarding his passing, but please keep his friends…
Read MoreAlbany PD is investigating a homicide in the 1100 block of S Cleveland Ave
The Albany Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 1100 block of S Cleveland Ave. A 34-year-old male and 31-year-old female were shot. The male succumbed to his injuries and the female is in critical condition. Currently there aren’t any suspects.
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