Government for its Citizens

July 1, 2024 Dear Georgian, Happy Fourth of July Week! As we come together to celebrate our nation’s independence, let us remember the brave patriots who fought for our freedom and the values that unite us as Americans. We honor the sacrifices of our armed forces, past and present, who defend our liberties at home…

Is a public official working for the Lanier County and surrounding area citizens when … ? Official doesn’t update government’s website and keep it current Official creates community budget and minimizes board/council or citizens their right to know in advance and give input? Official offers solution which isn’t a full solution, just to appear ‘helpful’…

JUNE 3, 2024 Sen. Russ Goodman Appointed to Senate Study Committees on Farmland Preservation and Forest Innovation ATLANTA (May 30, 2024) — Sen. Russ Goodman (R–Cogdell) has been appointed to the Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands and the Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee. These appointments highlight the Senate’s focus on…

Washington, D.C. – In the last week, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock, alongside U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), announced $993,500 in federal funding for a review of Atlanta’s aging water infrastructure following a recent series of catastrophic water main breaks that left hundreds of thousands of residents and businesses without water services. The funding was made…

June 24, 2024 Dear Georgian, Last Wednesday was Juneteenth, where we celebrate the day in 1865 when the last enslaved Americans were granted their freedom. Freedom is a core principle of our great nation, and we should celebrate freedom and equality every day. As always, my staff and I are here to help. If you need…

State Representative James Burchett from his Facebook https://www.facebook.com/burchett.j.1   June 26 Post Great visit thanks for coming down Tim! Great afternoon showing Georgia Forestry Commission Director and State Forester Tim Lowrimore Southern Forest World and The Village Sentinel live oak. Thank you for your interest and support of South Georgia! #Itslaboutthetrees June 06 Post The…

Sen. Russ Goodman Appointed to Senate Study Committees on Farmland Preservation and Forest Innovation   GEORGIA (May 30, 2024) — Sen. Russ Goodman (R–Cogdell) has been appointed to the Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands and the Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee. These appointments highlight the Senate’s focus on sustaining…

BROOKS COUNTY, Georgia – The State Route (SR) 122 bridges over Brice Pond Tributary and Okapilco Creek opened today, four months ahead of the scheduled completion date. The old Brice Pond Tributary bridge was built in 1940 and the Okapilco Creek bridge was built in 1941. They were replaced due to their age, deterioration of…

Is a public official working for the Lanier County and surrounding area citizens when … ? Official tells citizens to follow the law, but privately doesn’t do it him/herself Official gives a defendant access to official’s social media to let the person keep score and comment in official’s name Official claims truth is what’s being…

June 4, 1851 hours. Lakeland Police Units were dispatched to South 10th Street and Washington inreference to a suspicious person having a gun. Offender’s name:  not listed.  Incident type:  not listed.  Officer:  Zachary Benka.  Property total:  not listed. June 7, 0142 hours. Lakeland City Police Units were dispatched to East Simpson in reference to a…