First Responses
Lakeland Fire and Rescue Department Report for April 7, 2025*
No calls to report in the city for the past week. At the August 2024 Lakeland City Council meeting the Fire Department reported: Received a total of 17 calls – 7 within the city – in July 2024 Total department salaries for the month of July was $1,145.00 Department will need to…
Read MoreMidnight fight in Douglas leads to a woman’s arrest
By Carol A. Gasser Moore DOUGLAS, Coffee County, Georgia – A Douglas Police Department (DPD) officer on patrol observed a fight between a male and a female, according to a DPD report. The fight was detected just after midnight on Sunday, March 23 in Douglas. Observed at Douglas’ south-side Circle K, the officer…
Read MoreFive Deployable Combat Wings selected in evolution of force presentation
By Staff Sgt. Cheyenne Lewis-Roberts, Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Virginia. (AFNS) – The U.S. Air Force has identified the first five Regular Air Force candidate locations to build a Deployable Combat Wing Unit Type Code and is scheduling site surveys to begin in the coming weeks. Site surveys will determine the…
Read MoreValdosta Fire Department Responds to Structure on S. St. Augustine Rd.
By Staff Writer VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at approximately 2:49 p.m., the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 123 S. St. Augustine Rd. The first unit arrived on scene within three minutes to find smoke and flames coming from of a single-story residence.…
Read MoreCook County high speed chase leads to officer-involved shooting and death in Dooly County
By Carol A. Gasser Moore COOK COUNTY, Georgia – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has released information about their investigation into a Dooly County officer-involved shooting on Friday, April 4. Paige M. Newsum (57), of Bradenton, Florida was killed in the incident. One officer was injured. According to the GBI, on…
Read MoreValdosta Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire on Caswell Street
By Staff Write VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at approximately 8:05 p.m., the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 2113 Caswell St. The first unit arrived on scene within 3 minutes to find smoke coming from a single-story duplex apartment. Fire crews quickly brought…
Read MoreValdosta Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire on Oakgrove
By Staff Writer VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – On Thursday, March 28, 2025, at approximately 6:47 a.m., the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 2240 Oakgrove Cir. The first unit arrived on scene within 6 minutes to find heavy flames and smoke coming from a single-story home. A total…
Read MoreMoody AFB, Lowndes County strengthen active-shooter response capabilities
By Staff Writer, 23rd Wing MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Lowndes County, Georgia – The 23rd Security Forces Squadron and Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) recently conducted a joint active-shooter training exercise at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, March 25, 2025. Unlike tabletop discussions, this hands-on drill provided a real-world experience, allowing teams to apply their…
Read MoreA Police Officer’s Oath of Office and Theft Violation leads GBI to Arrest
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LYONS, Toombs County, Georgia – Lyons Police Officer Dustin Matejcik (30) of Glennville has been charged with one felony count of Violation of Oath of Office and one felony count of Theft by Taking. The GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation) arrested Matejcik on Tuesday, April 1. According to…
Read MoreUPDATE: GBI Investigates Death in Hazlehurst
By Staff Writer HAZELHURST, Jeff Davis County, Georgia – The GBI has arrested and charged Ronald Dykes (21) of Hazlehurst, with Voluntary Manslaughter in connection to the death of Gary Ryals. Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be given to the Brunswick Judicial Circuit for prosecution. ORIGINAL RELEASE: Hazlehurst, GA (March…
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