First Responses

By Carol A. Gasser Moore PELHAM, Mitchell County, Georgia – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has launched an investigation into a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 11, 2025, outside JD’s Bar and Grill, located at 181 Mitchell Street in Pelham. According to officials, Pelham Police officers were dispatched…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore Brunswick, GLYNN COUNTY, Georgia – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) continues its inquiry into an officer-involved shooting that occurred on May 12, 2025, in Glynn County, Georgia. The incident involved 51-year-old Shannon Melvin Tanner of Brunswick, a suspect in an armed robbery case. Incident Overview On May 11, 2025,…

23rd Wing Public Affairs AVON PARK AIR FORCE RANGE, Florida – As of May 6, a wildfire covering approximately 3,000 acres was burning within the boundaries of the Avon Park Air Force Range. The fire was ignited by a lightning strike on the evening of May 5 and has grown due to storm activity and…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – On the morning of Monday, May 19, 2025, Valdosta High School in Georgia experienced a security breach when a man forcibly entered the campus prior to the start of the school day. At approximately 6:02 a.m., 55-year-old Donald Gray Jr. shattered a double-paned window to…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore ECHOLS COUNTY, Georgia – A Mayday resident has been arrested and charged with unlawful dumping after a vigilant citizen reported trailer loads of construction debris being discarded illegally near Mayday Beach.​ According to the Echols County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on March 24, 2025, at the 700 block of…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore LANIER COUNTY, Georgia — The Lanier County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Jail Media Report, outlining a series of arrests made between May 3 and May 11. Charges ranged from family violence and probation violations to traffic offenses and criminal trespass. Below is a summary of notable arrests: Family Violence…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore NASHVILLE, Berrien County, Georgia — The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office has released its Jail Media Report for the week ending May 11, 2025, detailing several arrests for serious criminal offenses, including theft, drug possession, aggravated assault, and multiple probation violations. Below is a summary of the cases processed through the…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – The Lakeland Fire and Rescue Department reported a calm week in its latest update, released Monday, with no emergency alarm calls recorded. According to the report by Fire Chief Gary Yeomans and city officials, no fire alarms were triggered or emergency injuries reported for the…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia — The Lakeland Police Department responded to a series of calls during the week ending May 12, 2025, addressing a range of community issues including assault, property damage, harassment, and domestic disputes. While specific details about some of the incidents remain limited due to ongoing investigations,…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, and Nashville, Berrien County, Georgia — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were seen in Moultrie and now at multiple locations across Valdosta and Nashville, Georgia on Wednesday, May 14, drawing the attention of local residents and stirring discussion across Lanier and Lowndes counties. While ICE…