First Responses
Lakeland Fire and Rescue Responds to Alarms Throughout Busy Week
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – The Lakeland Fire and Rescue Department had an active week from Monday, April 21, through Sunday, April 27, responding swiftly to a series of alarms across the city. Although no major incidents were reported, the department’s attentiveness and professionalism ensured community safety remained a top…
Read MoreRay City Police Department Focuses on Community Safety and Outreach
By Carol A. Gasser Moore RAY CITY, Berrien/Lanier Counties, Georgia – The Ray City Police Department continues its efforts to serve and protect the community through active patrolling, public engagement, and swift responses to local incidents. Chief [Name] and the officers under the department’s command have maintained a visible presence throughout the city, ensuring the…
Read MoreFirst Lt. Gabrielle White Makes History in Best Ranger Competition
By Carol A. Gasser Moore Georgia — First Lieutenant. Gabrielle A. White has become the first woman to complete the U.S. Army’s grueling Best Ranger Competition, finishing 14th out of 52 teams alongside her teammate, Capt. Seth Deltenre. The three-day event, held at Fort Benning, Georgia, tests participants with over 30 physically and mentally…
Read MoreHELP REQUESTED: Unresponsive woman found in motel
By Carol A. Gasser Moore ALBANY, Dougherty County, Georgia – On Friday afternoon, April 25, 2025, Albany Police responded to the King’s Inn motel located at 1201 Schley Avenue in Albany, Georgia, following a report of an unresponsive individual. Upon arrival around 1 p.m., officers discovered the body of 36-year-old Whitney Nolasco-Gomez of Lawrenceville, Georgia,…
Read MoreFlorida Highway Patrol Seeks Public’s Help in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Near Jennings
By Carol A. Gasser Moore JENNINGS, Hamilton County, Florida – The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is urgently requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the driver responsible for a deadly hit-and-run crash that occurred early Friday morning in Hamilton County. Around 2:40 a.m., FHP troopers responded to a crash on U.S. Highway 41 near Northwest 25th…
Read MoreValdosta Police Department Mourns the Passing of Retired K-9 Officer Ziggy
By Carol A. Gasser Moore VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – The Valdosta Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved K-9 officers, Ziggy. Ziggy, who faithfully served the community for eight years before his retirement, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The department was saddened by the news of Ziggy’s…
Read MoreLanier County Fire Department Faces Weekday Coverage Gap as Training, Volunteer Shortages Continue
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LANIER COUNTY, Georgia — Lanier County’s fire and rescue services are facing a critical gap in daytime coverage, and residents are growing increasingly concerned as officials acknowledge ongoing problems with the length of time it is taking for new volunteer firefighters to complete training and certification. Prior to April,…
Read MoreTwo Men Arrested Following Alcohol Abuse and Altercation in Coffee County
By Carol A. Gasser Moore COFFEE COUNTY, Georgia — The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to a reported altercation at a residence on Old Waycross Highway on the evening of April 13, 2025. Deputies arrived to find John Ashford and Cody Elijah Edge involved in a dispute that had reportedly escalated from a day…
Read MoreLakeland Fire and Rescue Responds to Illegal Burn on West Main Street
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia — The Lakeland Fire and Rescue Department responded to a smoke-related call last week that turned out to be an illegal rubbish fire within city limits. On April 16, firefighters were dispatched to West Main Street following reports of black smoke in the area. Upon arrival,…
Read MoreGrady County Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Florida Human Trafficking Suspect
By Carol A. Gasser Moore GRADY COUNTY, Georgia — A routine traffic stop in Grady County has led to the arrest of a man wanted for human trafficking charges in Florida. On Monday evening, April 14, deputies from the Grady County Sheriff’s Office attempted to pull over a Chevrolet Malibu around 9:30 p.m. As the…
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