By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. — Two Lanier County parents are being held without bond following what Sheriff Nick Norton described as one of the most severe child abuse cases he has encountered in nearly three decades in law enforcement. Miranda Kay Thrift, 31, and Dylan James…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. — Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets and garages this year — it’s also for kennels, cages and wagging tails at the Lanier County Animal Control and Shelter. The shelter is putting out a call for help from the community, asking residents…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA — Traffic patterns are shifting again in Valdosta’s busy Five Points area as construction on the second roundabout continues moving forward. Beginning April 21, crews opened one lane of the southern roundabout, removing the temporary traffic signals that had been in place during…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. — The charges filed against two Lanier County parents in a child abuse case include several serious felonies under Georgia law. Here is a breakdown of the key charges: Cruelty to Children (First Degree) A felony involving the intentional infliction of…
LCHS indoor percussion impresses with precision and flair in Beetlejuice showcase By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. – The Lanier County High School gym didn’t just host a performance on Thursday, March 26 — it transformed into a lively, slightly spooky, and thoroughly entertaining world straight out of…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. — Child abuse cases in Georgia are handled through a coordinated effort between law enforcement, child welfare officials and, in some cases, medical professionals. Child abuse investigations can take weeks or months, especially in complex cases involving multiple charges or victims. …
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, GA — The Miller Lakeland Library was buzzing with excitement Thursday afternoon as laughter, learning, and a little bit of shaking filled the room during a delightful hands-on program hosted by the South Georgia Regional Library (SGRL). “Butter Making with Brittany’s Casual Kitchen”…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. — As the Social Security Administration marks April as National Social Security Month, the federal agency is encouraging Americans to take a more active role in managing their benefits—but in rural South Georgia, the program remains far more than a planning tool.…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA — Get ready for an evening of discovery, wonder, and cosmic exploration as the Valdosta State University Planetarium presents its exciting spring program, “Over the Moon,” on Friday, April 10. The immersive show will be offered at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m.,…
By T.S. Carter / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA, Ga. – Law enforcement is serious work, for sure. But law officers are like the rest of us on that one day a year when pranks are played. The Valdosta State University Police Department joined in the fun on April Fool’s Day with a Facebook…