By T.S. Carter | SOUTH GEORGIA – Strides have been made in recent years to lessen raw sewage discharges into the Withlacoochee River from Valdosta and other sources, river advocates say. Yet worries persist over accidental discharges sending liquid effluent down the Withlacoochee to Florida, where it flows into the Suwanee River and ultimately the…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | FLORIDA / Georgia – In a precedent-setting federal case, the former CEO and chairman of Ontrak Inc. was sentenced Monday to 42 months in prison for insider trading — marking the first time a conviction has been secured solely on the misuse of Rule 10b5-1 stock trading plans. Terren…
By Ross Williams | Georgia Recorder Lt. Gov. Burt Jones speaks at the 2025 Georgia Faith and Freedom Luncheon in Atlanta. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is hoping to shorten his title next year with a run for governor. President Donald Trump and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones at a 2024 rally in…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | CORDELE, Crisp, Georgia – Law enforcement officials and family members are continuing their search for Nyeasha Pickens, a 19-year-old woman who has been missing since the early morning hours of Sunday, July 6. Pickens was last seen around 2 a.m. at the Enmarket gas station located at 402 S.…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – After years of frustration navigating the congested intersections at Five Points, drivers in Valdosta are on the verge of a major transformation that promises to ease traffic headaches and boost safety. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has awarded a $16 million contract to Reames…
By T.S. Carter | GEORGIA – The wreckage that rooting feral hogs leave behind on farmland and other property around the state has long made Georgia landowners allies in the State’s war of attrition against the prolific wild animals. Now there’s a reward for contributing. It’s not in money but instead $3,500 “sounder” traps capable…
By T.S. Carter LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – New rooftops and the people they bring to a county like Lanier put a load of stress on public safety. Dealing with it costs money that Lanier County commissioners are unwilling to spend, a frustrated Sheriff Nick Norton says, explaining why he might take the county to…
By Capt. Christian Little, 93d Air Ground Operations Wing MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Lowndes County, Georgia – Many factors weigh into a person’s decision to serve their country, but one of the most impactful can be a history and tradition of military service. Master Sgt. Christopher Cordero’s family’s military service spans three generations from grandfather…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – It didn’t look like much at first. A single utility pole standing not quite straight near West Main Street and North Miller Street is getting an entire crew’s attention. The completely broken, partially broken and weakened utility poles have been a common sight in…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LAKELAND, Georgia – Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of stars, stripes, and Southern summer fun as Lakeland gears up to host its annual Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 5 — and the whole community is invited. Sponsored by the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority, the festivities kick off…