By T.S. Carter / *Ingles 7 española | NASHVILLE, Ga. – Together really is better. That is the idea behind a gathering of animal control officers, law enforcement officialsand government leaders in Nashville on Friday, February 27. Sponsors hope the sharing of information and experiences will mark the start of a more unified approach to…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Ingles 7 española VALDOSTA, Ga. – Traffic is now moving through the newly constructed roundabout on State Route 7 Business in front of Winn Dixie in Valdosta’s Five Points area. The shift, which began Tuesday morning, marks the first phase in a two-roundabout project designed to improve traffic…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Ingles 7 española VALDOSTA — March is National Nutrition Month, and across South Georgia — including Lanier County — local agencies and community partners are working together to help residents “Discover the Power of Nutrition.” The 2026 theme, “Discover the Power of Nutrition,” highlights how everyday food and…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Ingles 7 española | ATLANTA – Momentum is building at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College after students delivered a powerhouse performance at the 2026 Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference hosted by SkillsUSA in Atlanta. Competing against the best technical college students from across Georgia, Wiregrass students earned an impressive lineup…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Ingles 7 española | LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga. – A major employer in South Georgia is seeking state approval for facility upgrades, and state regulators are inviting the public to weigh in. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s Air Protection Branch has issued a public advisory regarding an air quality…
Centennial Farm Applications Open; Rare Designation Highlights South Georgia’s Agricultural Legacy *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Ingles 7 española | GEORGIA – Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Georgia Centennial Farm Program, a statewide initiative that honors family farms that have remained in continuous operation for 100 years or more. The postmark deadline for applications is May 1, 2026. Established in 1993,…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Ingles y española GREATER LANIER COUNTY – 🖤 Lanier County sits right in the heart of South Georgia history. Many Black families here trace their roots back generations, with stories passed down through churches, schools, and family reunions. 🎓 Before integration, education for Black students in this region…
What: State Route 7 Business traffic is scheduled to move to the new roundabout in front of Winn Dixie in the Five Points area of Valdosta. This is the first of two roundabouts to open. Traffic coming from Valdosta will also be shifted onto the new alignment but will still have a traffic signal. The intersection…
By T.S. Carter / *Ingles y española LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga. – A Hahira Police Department officer died in a car crash on Interstate-75 shortly after midnight Thursday, February 19 while making a traffic stop on Interstate 75 northbound in Lowndes County, according to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP). The driver of a Chevrolet Camaro…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Ingles y española LAKELAND, Ga. – A 24-year-old Moody Air Force Base airman remains in the Lanier County Jail after authorities say he crashed into Lakeland United Methodist Church about 3:00 a.m., Sunday morning, causing significant property damage. According to the Lanier County Sheriff’s Office jail report…