Government for its Citizens
Ray City Records Under Scrutiny: Missing Documentation Raises Transparency Concerns and Questions About Public Voice *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | RAY CITY, Ga. — In Ray City, the issue is no longer just about who gets to speak at a council meeting. It is about whether the public can see, understand, and trust how decisions are made at all. At the center of growing…
Read MoreGoodman: Week Ten Under the Gold Dome *
By: Sen. Russ Goodman (R–Cogdell) / * Inglés y español | With just days remaining in the 2026 Legislative Session before Sine Die on April 2, we are in a full sprint to deliver on the promises we made to you. Every vote, every bill, and every late night is focused on defending your hard-earned money…
Read MoreAn Update from Congressman Austin Scott
* Inglés y español | March 23, 2026 Dear Georgian, The Department of Homeland Security remains shut down due to the unwillingness of Democrats in DC to pass the last remaining appropriations package. This political act is impacting FEMA, the United States Coast Guard, TSA and other agencies under the Department of Homeland Security,…
Read MoreRyan to Kick Off Campaign for State House District 176 Seat *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. — A new contender has entered the race for Georgia House District 176, and voters will get their first look later this month as Marcus Ryan officially launches his campaign in Lakeland. Ryan, a Democrat, will host his campaign kickoff event…
Read MoreHolding Government Accountable: Who to Call When Something Seems Wrong *
* Inglés y español | Residents who have concerns about how their city or county government is operating have several avenues for help and oversight under Georgia law. From transparency issues like open records and meetings to potential ethics violations or misuse of authority, state and regional agencies — along with elected officials —…
Read MoreWhat I’m Hearing — and What I Will Fight For
By Michael Dockery / * Inglés y español | Over the past year, I’ve spent my time traveling across Ware, Coffee, Atkinson, and Lanier counties — knocking on doors, listening, and having real conversations with the people who call this district home. And while every conversation is different, the concerns I hear are often…
Read MoreAn Update from Congressman Austin Scott *
* Inglés y español | March 16, 2026 Dear Georgian, This past week, we lost 6 airmen, who were supporting Operation Epic Fury, in a mid-air collision between two KC-135 refueling aircraft. I hope everyone will join me in keeping these warfighters, and their families, in our prayers after this tragedy. We also saw…
Read MoreQuestions Intensify Over Lakeland Park Project, Records Show Gaps in Approval and Spending *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. — Newly reviewed public records acquired by the Lanier County News under an Open Records Request to the City of Lakeland, are shedding light on a city park project in Lakeland that is now drawing scrutiny as a concrete example of…
Read MoreOPEN LETTER to Ray City Attorney Chad Corlee and the Ray City Council *
* Inglés y español | Carl L. Camon247 Miller StreetRay City, Georgia 31645 City of Ray CityP.O. Box 128Ray City, GA 31645 March 11, 2026 Re: 505 Pauline Avenue, Ray City, GA 31646 Dear Attorney Chad Corlee: I am writing to formally document and place on the record a series of concerns regarding…
Read MoreLeadership Is Showing Up Every Day *
By Michael Dockery / * Inglés y español | This time of year is one of the most demanding for any coach. Our baseball team is heading into the playoffs, which means practices, games, travel, and long hours working with young men who are learning not just how to play the game, but how…
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