By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Spanish translation follows news in English As Lakeland, Georgia prepares for its November 4, 2025 municipal elections, voters will have the opportunity to reaffirm leadership or consider new voices for key city offices. Early voting begins October 13 and runs through October 31, with two Saturdays included (9:00 a.m.…
By T.S. Carter / *Spanish translation follows news in English LANIER COUNTY, Ga. – Significant strides in quality and sturdiness have given modular homes a place next to conventional site-build homes as purchase options. Modular homebuilder Vantem Lakeland has seized on the industry opportunities by establishing sales markets in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina,…
By T.S. Carter | *Spanish translation follows news in English WASHINTON D.C. – This time last year Lanier and neighboring counties were just beginning recovery efforts after the destruction of Hurricane Helene. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, made the recovery possible with money and other assistance. But should another hurricane strike in the…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Spanish translation follows news in English LAKELAND, Ga. – The Lanier County community has much to celebrate this year as Dr. Ronald Bruce “Bruce” Herrington, MD and his dedicated staff mark 25 years of service to Lakeland and surrounding areas. For a quarter of a century, Dr. Herrington…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Spanish translation follows news in English VALDOSTA, Ga. — Coach Dominique “Coach Dom” Moses, owner of Fit Fighters Sports Training, has been awarded the annual E. Napier Silent Hero Community Service Award by T.E.A.C.H. Outreach Ministries. The award was presented Sunday, September 28 by Reverend Dr. Elsie Napier, pastor…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | *Spanish translation follows news in English Valdosta, GA – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has opened an inquiry into an officer-involved shooting that unfolded Thursday afternoon outside S.L. Mason Elementary School, rattling parents, students, and staff across Valdosta. According to preliminary findings, around 2:30 p.m. on September…
Lanier County’s oldest church is set to celebrate a milestone this October. By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Spanish translation follows news in English LANIER COUNTY, Ga. – The Union Church, widely known as the “Burnt Church,” will commemorate its 200th anniversary during the first week of October. Once nearly forgotten, the church has found…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | *Spanish translation follows news in English WASHINGTON D.C. — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a new final rule, to take effect October 2, 2025, that aims to simplify how U.S. farm employers file for H-2A temporary agricultural worker visas. Under the revised process, U.S. Citizenship and…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *Spanish translation follows news in English ATLANTA – The Georgia Tech Research Corporation (GTRC) has agreed to pay the United States government $875,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act and federal common law by failing to meet cybersecurity requirements under several Department of Defense (DoD)…
ATLANTA – Georgia House Majority Caucus Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross) issues the following statement in response to an officer involved shooting at SL Mason Elementary School in Valdosta: “I thank the Valdosta Police Department for their quick response after a man fired shots at the SL Mason Elementary campus. Their quick response ensured that our…