NOTE:  After the Lanier County News went to publication at midnight on Thursday, January 29, the location of Lanier County’s warming center was changed. The warming center has been moved from the Old LCS Primary School building on South Valdosta Road to the Lanier County Annex at 162 W. Thigpen Ave.  The county’s EMA Director…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles    LAKELAND, Ga. — The local community is invited to a moving tribute to courage and selfless service when the Lakeland Milltown Post 336 of the American Legion hosts a special “Four Chaplains” service at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb.…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LAKELAND, Ga. — Local leaders and business owners say Lakeland’s renewed focus on public art could deliver measurable economic benefits, particularly for downtown merchants and tourism-related businesses.    Public art projects, such as murals, are widely recognized as tools…

By T.S. Carter  / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LANIER COUNTY, Ga. – Lanier County’s winter crops survived sub-freezing temperatures through midweek but must endure a new round of even more severe cold over the weekend and beyond. Sarah Curry “Everything so far is totally fine,” said Sarah Curry, Lanier…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LAKELAND, Ga. — While winter still has a firm grip on Lanier County, the greenhouse at Lanier County High School is already buzzing with springtime promise.    Members of the LCHS FFA program are hard at work preparing for…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LANIER COUNTY, Ga. — With temperatures expected to drop well below freezing across Lanier County and surrounding South Georgia communities over the next several days, local pet owners are being urged to take extra steps to keep animals safe…

NOTE:  As now posted on Lanier County Board of Commissioners website: https://laniercountyboc.com/wp/ Lanier County is requesting community volunteers to assist with the opening and operation of a warming facility during periods of extreme cold. The facility will operate 01/30/2026 till 02/02/2026 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 AM to provide a safe, warm environment for individuals…

*La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles    Lanier County No local emergency shelter is currently planned, according to Interim Lanier County Emergency Management Agency Director Tim Balch, who cited a lack of staffing, security and medical support. Residents are encouraged to seek assistance in neighboring counties. For information and referrals: Dial…