Walden is the Post 2 Councilman Elect By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LAKELAND, GA — For Jason “JD” Walden, service is more than a slogan — it’s the thread that ties together his life in uniform, law enforcement, and now municipal leadership. As a City Councilman in Lakeland (representing Post 2), JD brings a…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore RAY CITY, Ga — Few candidates embody the values of dedication, hard work, and community commitment like Wesley Bennefield, a lifelong South Georgian and seasoned business leader now seeking to serve as Mayor of Ray City. At 74 years old, Bennefield’s roots run deep in the region. After attending…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles Lakeland, Ga. — In a decisive turn of local politics, Mary Sirmons has been named the Councilman Post 5 Elect for Lakeland following a successful residency challenge that led to the removal of incumbent Greg Sealey from the ballot. …
Meet Ray City Council Candidate By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Spanish translation follows news in English RAY CITY, Ga. — A ninth-generation Georgian with a lifelong spirit of service, Maria Arambula has qualified as a candidate for the Ray City Council, bringing with her a blend of administrative experience, community dedication, and a passion…
Meet the Lakeland City Council Candidate for Post 4 By Carol A. Moore | Lanier County News *Spanish translation follows news in English LAKELAND, Ga. – Lakeland City Council veteran Grace Mack has announced her…
By Carol A. Moore | *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LAKELAND, Ga. — A growing number of Lakeland residents and visitors are finding it harder to park downtown, as new businesses open and long-standing traffic patterns collide with limited space. The problem is compounded by the fact that much of…
By Carol A. Moore | HAHIRA, Ga. — Main Street has a few new residents this October—made of straw, paint, and plenty of small-town creativity. The City of Hahira’s annual “Scarecrows on Main Street” decorating contest has transformed downtown into a whimsical fall wonderland, drawing families, shoppers, and plenty of photo-takers eager to see the…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LAKELAND, Lanier County — At the very heart of Lakeland lies a bustling crossroads locals sometimes call “the Forks” — an informal name for the stretch of city streets where six major highways converge: U.S. 221, U.S. 129, and…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LANIER COUNTY, Ga. — The Lanier County News (LCN) is committed to helping readers stay informed about their elected officials and those seeking public office throughout Lanier County, the City of Lakeland, and the City of Ray City. With a portion of Lanier County now annexed into the…
No More “No Official Language”: Why the U.S. and Georgia Embrace (or Clash Over) Linguistic Freedom*
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LANIER COUNTY, GA — For decades, many Americans assumed English was the “official” language of the United States — but legally, that was never true. Neither the U.S. federal government nor the State of Georgia had formally adopted English as…