Government for its Citizens
Former Ray City Mayor Publishes Open Letter Disputing Flooding Claims *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | RAY CITY, Ga. — Former Ray City mayor Carl L. Camon has issued an open letter to the city’s attorney and council members disputing claims that improvements on his property at 505 Pauline Street contributed to flooding problems in the area. The letters,…
Read MoreAn Update from Congressman Austin Scott
March 9, 2026 * Inglés y español | Dear Georgian, Last Saturday, President Trump directed the Department of Defense to initiate Operation Epic Fury. This high-level joint military operation, carried out in coordination with Israeli Defense Forces, has led to the dismantling of the Iranian missile capabilities, the neutralization of their naval assets, and…
Read MoreVictim Advisory: Federal Prosecutors Seek Potential Victims in $11 Million Medicaid Fraud Case That May Have Regional Impact *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | RICHMOND, Va. — Federal prosecutors are asking members of the public to come forward if they believe they were affected by an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme involving a behavioral health provider accused of submitting more than $11 million in false claims for mental health…
Read MoreConvicted Sexual Predator Indicted on Federal Illegal Reentry Charge *
Jacksonville case highlights immigration enforcement trends affecting South Georgia By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Mexican national previously convicted of sexual battery in Jacksonville has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge of illegal reentry into the United States after deportation, according to…
Read MoreFrom the Desk of State Representative James Burchett
I’m proud to officially announce that I have qualified to seek re-election for Georgia State House District 176. Serving the people of our district is one of the greatest honors of my life. This isn’t just a seat to me – it is home. My family lives here. My business is here. My kids are…
Read MoreOp-Ed: We Don’t Need More Politics — We Need Direction *
By Michael Dockery / *Ingles 7 española Over the last year, I’ve had hundreds of conversations across our district. On porches. In driveways. At ballfields. At church. At small businesses. And I’ve noticed something. People aren’t angry as much as they’re tired. Tired of feeling like politics is noise. Tired of headlines that don’t…
Read MoreFlorida Roofing Executive Admits to $3.5 Million Bid-Rigging Scheme — A Warning South Georgia Shouldn’t Ignore *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Ingles 7 española | A former Florida roofing executive has pleaded guilty in a multimillion-dollar bid-rigging conspiracy — a case that carries serious lessons for communities across South Georgia, where public and private construction projects rely heavily on competitive bidding. Gregg Wallick of Fort Lauderdale, former president and…
Read MoreDebate Intensifies Over SB 34 as Lawmakers Weigh Who Pays for Georgia’s Growing Energy Demand *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Ingles 7 española | ATLANTA — A growing debate at the Georgia General Assembly is putting the spotlight on who should shoulder the cost of Georgia’s rapidly expanding electricity demand. At the center of the discussion is Senate Bill 34 (SB 34), legislation supporters say is designed to protect…
Read MoreGold Dome Update
By Representative James Burchett (176th District) / *Ingles 7 española | With some strong tailwinds coming out of Washington – including a great visit to Georgia by President Trump last week – we’re feeling more optimistic than ever about the direction of our country, and we are doing our part to keep Georgia the…
Read MoreDNR Approves Maintenance Work at Saint Simons Marina *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Ingles 7 española | GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a Letter of Permission (LOP) authorizing maintenance activities at Saint Simons Marina on the Frederica River, according to a public notice dated Feb. 19, 2026. The marina, located at 1000 Arthur…
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