Government for its Citizens
Want to see Lanier’s budget? Its public debut is June 23
By T.S. Carter| LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – Lanier County residents will get a look at 4:00 p.m. on June 23 at just how much the county wants to spend this fiscal year and what it wants to spend it on. Will spending be up or down? Up, most likely, especially considering that Lanier County commissioners…
Read MoreLanier County Voters to Help Decide Georgia’s Energy Future in June 17 Public Service Commission Primaries
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – When Lanier County voters head to the polls on Tuesday, June 17, they won’t just be choosing local or legislative candidates—they’ll be helping to shape Georgia’s energy policy for years to come. Two statewide Public Service Commission (PSC) races are on the ballot, and every…
Read MoreJustice Unleashed: 14 Sentenced in Dog-Fighting Prosecution
Federal Court Delivers Abused Dogs Justice for forced participation in Blood Sport By T.S. Carter / ALBANY, Dougherty County, Georgia – Long stays in federal prison are ahead for 14 South Georgia and Florida people convicted in a large-scale federal dog fighting prosecution in Albany, Georgia. In total, the defendants have been sentenced to 343…
Read MoreJason Shaw, Georgia PSC Chairman, Faces Scrutiny Over Business Ties and Potential Conflicts of Interest – Part 10
LANIER COUNTY NEWS SPECIAL REPORT EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the tenth in a series examining ethics and governance in Lanier County. The series spotlights potential and actual conflicts of interest involving elected officials. By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – As Georgia’s Public Service Commission (PSC) deliberates on pivotal decisions affecting the…
Read MoreAn Update from Congressman Austin Scott
June 8, 2025 Dear Georgian, 81 years ago this past Friday, courageous Americans joined by our allies stormed the beaches of Normandy to liberate Europe from the Nazis as part of Operation Overlord. This was the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe and is now known as D-Day. Please take a moment…
Read MoreVictoria Dove Jewell Elected Probate Judge in Lanier County Experienced Scrutiny Over Past Conduct and Campaign Messaging – Conflict of Interest Part 9
LANIER COUNTY NEWS SPECIAL REPORT EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the ninth in a series examining ethics and governance in Lanier County. The series spotlights potential and actual conflicts of interest involving elected officials. By Carol A. Gasser Moore Lakeland, LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – Victoria Dove Jewell, formerly the appointed Magistrate Judge of Lanier County and…
Read MoreConflict of Interest Concerns Surround Pearson Mayor Pro Tem’s Overlapping Roles – Conflict of Interest, Part 9
LANIER COUNTY NEWS SPECIAL REPORT EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the ninth in a series examining ethics and governance in Lanier County. The series spotlights potential and actual conflicts of interest involving elected officials. By Carol A. Gasser Moore / PEARSON, Atkinson County, Georgia – In the latest installment of The Lanier County News ongoing series…
Read MoreDefendant Created Fake Recruiting Website to Steal Identifications; 14 Others South Georgians Convicted As Well
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | ALBANY, Dougherty County, Georgia – The final defendant and ringleader of a bank fraud and aggravated identity theft scheme involving stolen checks and a fake online recruiting website was sentenced to federal prison today. Jalen Tylee Hill, aka “Roscoe Hill,” 26, of Americus, was sentenced to serve 81…
Read MoreAn Update from Congressman Austin Scott
May 26, 2025 Dear Georgian, Happy Memorial Day! Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms. Their courage ensured that we continue to live in a nation defined by liberty and justice. As we gather with family and friends, let us reflect on the impact…
Read MoreWarnock – Keeping Citizens Informed: Senator Warnock Champions Southern Traditions, Community Revitalization, and Public Health in Packed Legislative Push
By Carol A. Gasser Moore WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a flurry of impactful announcements and legislative efforts, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) has emerged as a leading voice in preserving Southern traditions, revitalizing Georgia communities, defending public health infrastructure, and protecting vulnerable families from federal budget cuts. From honoring a beloved regional fabric to…
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