Government for its Citizens
Lakeland Proclaims May as Mental Health Month Amid Police Funding Request and Community Concerns
By Carol A. Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia — Under the warm glow of May’s springtime calm, Lakeland’s City Council meeting on Wednesday, May 14, brought with it a mix of serious civic discussion, heartfelt citizen gratitude, and a renewed commitment to community well-being. Mental Health Takes Center Stage One of the evening’s highlights was…
Read MorePublic Office, Private Interests: Do Neil Ginty’s Roles Create a Conflict as Lanier County Administrator? – Conflicts of Interest Part 7
LANIER COUNTY NEWS SPECIAL REPORT EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the seventh 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. Moore LANIER COUNTY, Georgia — Neil Warner Ginty, who has served as the Lanier County Administrator since about…
Read MoreTwo Days of Help, Hope, and Healing: FEMA Hosts Housing Resource Fair in Hard-Hit Lowndes County
Agency Highlights Ongoing Relief and Future Preparedness for Georgia Residents By Carol A. Gasser Moore VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – In the heart of Georgia’s hurricane recovery zone, FEMA recently hosted a two-day Housing Resource Fair in Valdosta, reaffirming its deep commitment to long-term disaster recovery following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby. The fair,…
Read MoreSECURITY SPOTLIGHT: Understanding SIM Swapping
SECURITY SPOTLIGHT: Understanding SIM Swapping How hackers hijack your phone—and how to stop them WHAT IS SIM SWAPPING? SIM swapping is a form of identity theft where criminals trick your wireless carrier into transferring your phone number to a new SIM card they control. Once they have your number, they can intercept two-factor authentication codes…
Read MoreJob Description: Lanier County Administrator
Reports To: Lanier County Board of Commissioners Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt Location: Lakeland, Georgia Position Summary The County Administrator serves as the chief administrative officer for Lanier County and is responsible for implementing the policies and directives of the Lanier County Board of Commissioners. This role oversees the day-to-day operations of county government, manages departmental…
Read MoreGeorgia Man Arrested for Trafficking Guns and Drugs to New York City
By Carol A. Gasser Moore NEW YORK CITY, New York County, New York – Federal and local authorities have arrested David Morris, a 31-year-old Georgia resident, for allegedly trafficking dozens of firearms and illegal drugs into Lower Manhattan. The arrest follows a months-long undercover investigation involving multiple sales of weapons and narcotics to law enforcement…
Read MoreGeorgia Men Convicted in Sextortion Scheme Tied to Teen Suicide
By Carol A. Gasser Moore GEORGIA — Four Georgia men are among the latest to be convicted in a devastating international sextortion and money laundering network that contributed to the suicide of a Michigan high school student and targeted dozens of other young victims across the country. The convicted individuals—Kendall Ormond London, 32, of Lithonia;…
Read MoreEnigma’s Big Decision: Continue garbage service at steep loss or farm it out?
By T.S. Carter ENIGMA, Berrien County, Georgia – Something has just got to give with Enigma’s garbage service, say City Council members in trying to decide what to do about a city-provided trash pickup service that bleeds $2,000 of red ink a month. The council took a stab several months ago at plotting a financially…
Read MoreAn Update from Congressman Austin Scott
May 12, 2025 Dear Georgian, The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is our enemy. They have executed a sophisticated global influence campaign, allowing the CCP to conduct espionage in our country and steal our intellectual property and trade secrets. Part of their espionage was through Confucius Institutes, which were originally established in America in 2004 and marketed…
Read MoreDid Enigma city hall have a ruckus or a nothing burger?
By T.S. Carter ENIGMA, Berrien County, Georgia – A lingering mobile-home zoning dispute turned uncivil at Enigma City Hall on Monday, May 12, but accounts of what happened differ depending on the person talking. Enigma native and South Georgia Tree Company owner Charlie Barnes said he came to city hall to get a copy of…
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