By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LAKELAND, Ga. — For more than a century, St. Lewis Missionary Baptist Church has stood as a spiritual anchor for Black families in Lanier County and the surrounding region, surviving segregation, economic hardship and generational change while remaining a…
UPDATE: Freeze Warning Continues; Rain Ending, Light Wintry Mix Possible in Parts of South Georgia *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LANIER COUNTY, Ga. — A Freeze Warning remains in effect tonight, Sunday, January 18, into early Monday, January 19, for Lanier County and much of south-central Georgia as temperatures are expected to drop well below freezing, according to the…
By Chris Stanley / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles SOUTH GEORGIA – The spring planting season is officially underway in South Georgia, offering gardeners and growers an early start thanks to the region’s mild climate. With warming temperatures arriving ahead of much of the state, February marks an important time…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga. — A wave of data center development sweeping across Georgia is stirring growing alarm in Lowndes County, where opponents say plans for a major computing facility threaten the community’s water, power and quality of life. …
By T.S. Carter / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles VALDOSTA – Kyro crossed an ocean to make his mark in Lowndes County law enforcement and occupy a place in the hearts of the law enforcement officers who worked with him. The Belgian Malinois served with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s…
By T.S. Carter | *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga. – The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be alert to scam phone call from someone claiming to be a law enforcement officer advising you there is a warrant for your arrest. You will be…
By T.S. Carter | *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles VALDOSTA – A shooting investigation led to two arrests on January 7 along with the seizure of firearms and marijuana. Police seize guns and marijuana after arrests related to store shooting. The arrests occurred at A call to E911at 5:45 a.m.…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LAKELAND, LANIER COUNTY, Ga. – The local business community will come together for one of the most anticipated events of the year as the Annual Chamber Banquet returns, bringing business leaders, elected officials, and community partners under one…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LAKELAND, Ga. — Descendants of Cornelius and Arsimmer Bailey traveled from across the United States on Dec. 27, 2025, to gather at Charles Knight Cemetery for a memorial celebration and headstone unveiling honoring the couple’s enduring legacy. Family…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LAKELAND, Ga. – The descendants of Cornelius and Arsimmer Bailey span multiple generations, surnames and states, reflecting a legacy grounded in family continuity and shared responsibility. From Alene Bailey Hadley: Nathaniel Hadley; Ivan Hadley (Zarrod, Dakota); Natalie Alene…