By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LAKELAND, GA. – Lakeland Mayor Bill Darsey and the Lakeland City Council have appointed community advocate Jennifer L. Stewart as the city’s official representative to investigate preservation and restoration options for Lakeland’s historic murals—an effort many see as essential…
By T.S. Carter / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LAKELAND, GA. – In another time, Lakeland Mayor Bill Darsey would probably be a horsetrader, and a busy one at that. Some of his favorite pursuits are finding deals on road equipment and putting together city crews for projects instead of…
Couple found sleeping in car at intersection with children in back; suspected methamphetamine found*
By T.S. Carter / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles VALDOSTA, GA. – A man and woman suspected of methamphetamine use were found asleep in the front seat of their car the morning of November 18 while two young children were in the backseat, Valdosta police said. Officers arrested the…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles SOUTH GEORGIA & FLORIDA – The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has opened a sweeping investigation into SeaWorld Orlando and its parent company, United Parks & Resorts Inc. (UPR), following allegations that the company is violating Title…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LAKELAND, GA — A decade-long Lakeland tradition will continue this fall as M&B Wings & Things and Lakeland Drug come together once again to host their 10th Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner Giveaway, offering a warm holiday meal to anyone…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles TIFTON, GA — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) continues to strengthen its reputation as a leader in agricultural innovation with the opening of the new Valley Irrigation DATA Farm Building, a cutting-edge facility designed to bring real-world technology directly…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles TIFTON, GA. – Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) joined the University System of Georgia (USG) in marking Ethics Awareness Week 2025, observed Nov. 3–7 under the system-wide theme “Celebrating Our Ethical Culture.” The annual campaign is part of the…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles RAY CITY, GA. – Ray City has appointed Alisha Williams as its new City Clerk, following a unanimous confirmation by the Ray City Council. Williams steps into the role as longtime clerk Denise Ray prepares to retire on December…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles RAY CITY, GA — The Nov. 4 municipal election in Ray City delivered clear winners in both the mayoral and council races, but the results also underscored how few of the city’s registered voters participated. Sadly, it could be…
ByAlander Rocha, Georgia Recorder The audit found that although the law successfully supported struggling rural hospitals, it was limited in promoting economic growth and attracting donations from new sources. Jill Nolin/Georgia Recorder A nearly decade-old tax credit program has directed hundreds of millions of dollars to struggling rural hospitals in Georgia over the years, helping…