By Carol A. Gasser Moore | SOUTH GEORGIA and GEORGIA – Georgia schools are set to receive a critical influx of federal funding aimed at supporting students beyond the classroom, following reports that the U.S. Department of Education will begin releasing money for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program on Monday. The announcement was…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LEE COUNTY, Georgia — A Georgia Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Officer is being hailed for his alertness and swift action that likely saved the life of a woman suffering a medical emergency while driving on a busy state highway. The incident occurred Monday, July 21, around 1:05 p.m., when…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | THOMAS COUNTY, Georgia — Surveillance footage captured a disturbing incident earlier this week in Thomas County, as a man in a black Dodge pickup truck attempted to lure a young boy toward his vehicle. According to the Grady County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO), the suspect drove slowly near the child…
By Carol A. Moore | ATLANTA, Georgia — A massive drug bust at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has authorities and South Georgia communities on high alert after a 22-year-old man was caught attempting to smuggle nearly $3 million worth of drugs onto an international flight to Brazil. Caught Red-Handed On June 28, 2025, federal agents…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – Lanier County’s request for federal reimbursement for post-hurricane cleanup has been denied by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA), leaving the county on the hook for hundreds of thousands of dollars in storm recovery costs related to Hurricane…
By: Amber Roldan | Georgia Recorder A new local journalism report reveals a 75% decline in local journalists across the country since 2002. Photo contributed by Kevin Hall GEORGIA – The decline of local news continues on the national level and here at home in Georgia. A new local journalism report from Rebuild Local News and Muck Rack reveals a 75%…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | GEORGIA – Georgia lawmakers have enacted a sweeping ban on student cell phones and other personal electronic devices in public elementary and middle schools, a move set to take effect in July 2026 that will impact more than one million students — including those in Lanier County. The “Distraction‑Free Education…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | SAVANNAH, Chatham County, Georgia – The Georgia Ports Authority and global crane manufacturer Konecranes are celebrating three decades of collaboration this month, a milestone that has helped shape the Port of Savannah into one of the most technologically advanced and fastest-growing container terminals in the United States. The partnership…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – American Legion Post 336 will host its monthly meeting this Thursday, July 17, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at its local post. The evening will begin with dinner, followed by an installation of officers, and a general meeting to discuss ongoing efforts and community initiatives.…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | GEORGIA – The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) celebrated the graduation of its 13th Commercial Vehicle Officer (CVO) School on Friday, July 11, with two South Georgians—Craig Garey of Tift County and Dallas Fletcher of Lowndes County—among the seven new officers honored during the ceremony at the Georgia…