By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LANIER COUNTY, GA — Lanier County Sheriff Nick Norton is sounding the alarm as a massive wildfire continues to burn just south of the county line, urging residents to take immediate precautions and strictly follow a no-burn order. Citing authority under O.C.G.A. § 12-6-17,…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | ATLANTA / LANIER COUNTY, GA — With wildfires rapidly spreading across South Georgia amid ongoing drought conditions, Governor Brian P. Kemp has issued a State of Emergency for 91 counties, activating a broad, multi-agency response to contain the growing threat. The emergency declaration,…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | SOUTH GEORGIA — A fast-growing wildfire crisis is unfolding across South Georgia, where more than 27,000 acres have already burned and conditions continue to worsen under persistent dry weather. Multiple communities are now facing evacuations as flames spread and thick…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA — If you’ve ever wanted to explore the night sky up close, Valdosta State University is offering the perfect opportunity to do just that. The VSU Observatory will open its doors to the public on April 24 for a special Astronomy Day…
By T.S. Carter / * Inglés y español | LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga. – The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department is hailing a Valdosta property restoration company for going above and beyond to repair a severely water damaged and still partially flooded home of a 77-year-old Lowndes man. The cost of the work totaled an estimated $60,000…
Scott died this week after serving in Congress for more than two decades By Ross Williams with the Georgia Recorder / * Inglés y español | GEORGIA – Congressman David Scott, who rose from humble origins to a 50-year career in politics, including more than 20 years in Congress, has died. Those who worked with…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LANIER COUNTY, SOUTH GEORGIA — A wave of urgent alerts is reaching residents across South Georgia as counties, cities, and private utilities ramp up emergency notifications in response to ongoing wildfires, smoke conditions, and worsening drought. On Tuesday, Red Alert systems in surrounding counties,…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | Tift COUNTY, GA. – A proposed RaceTrac travel center in Tift County is now under environmental review, with state officials inviting public comment on plans that could impact nearby waterways. According to a public notice issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD), developers…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | UPDATE: As of April 23 the fire is burning across 32,000 acres. LAKELAND, GA — Following multiple attempts by The Lanier County News to obtain information regarding the ongoing South Georgia wildfires and Governor Brian Kemp’s State of Emergency declaration, a response has…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LANIER COUNY, SOUTH GEORGIA – As wildfires continue to impact South Georgia, local communities are stepping up in a big way to support the firefighters on the front lines. Residents across Lanier and surrounding counties are being urged to donate essential supplies to help…