By Carol A. Gasser Moore | AIKEN COUNTY, South Carolina/ Georgia – A violent tanker truck crash and resulting fire caused a bridge collapse on Interstate 20 near Augusta over the weekend, triggering temporary chaos on one of the South’s busiest travel corridors and raising alarm among motorists traveling from South Georgia to points north…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping new initiative aimed at curbing prescription drug costs, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced they will hold a series of public listening sessions this summer to gather firsthand accounts and policy suggestions from across the country.…
American Legion Honored U.S. Flag with Retirement Ceremony, Calls on Community to Uphold Tradition By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia — Over the weekend, on Saturday, June 14, members of the American Legion Milltown Post 336 gathered with local residents at Lakeland Methodist Church’s flag pole to observe Flag Day through…
Lowndes County to Build New Fire Station in Growing Northside Community By Carol A. Gasser Moore | NORTH LOWNDES COUNTY, Georgia – Lowndes County is set to construct a new fire station in the northern region of the county, marking a major expansion for Lowndes County Fire Rescue (LCFR) as officials respond to rising demands…
CHRISTIN OSBORNE HONORED WITH GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE’S DISTINGUISHED ORDER OF THE SERVANT-LEADER By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – Christin Osborne, a determined and compassionate local resident, has been awarded one of Georgia Military College’s highest honors: the Distinguished Order of the Servant-Leader. The accolade, recognized college-wide for its emphasis on…
COLUMN By T.S. Carter | MORELAND, Coweta County, Georgia – Ever wake up and think to yourself, “Elvis is dead and I don’t feel so good myself?” That wasn’t some guy at the bar muttering into his beer. But it could have been. That long-ago description of realizing a funk has arrived is from the…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | VALDOSTA, Lownes County, Georgia – Kiersten Sarah Ley of Lakeland, Georgia, has been recognized as the recipient of Valdosta State University’s 2024-2025 College of Science and Mathematics Outstanding Student Award. This prestigious honor is awarded to a student demonstrating exceptional academic performance and distinguished service both inside and outside…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – In the 2025 Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) primary election, more than 188,000 voters across the state made their voices heard. In a striking outcome, over 140,000 of those votes went to candidates who campaigned on platforms prioritizing clean energy and affordable utility rates —…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – After enjoying a rare four-month period without reported burglaries, the City of Lakeland’s streak ended on June 15 when local police responded to two separate burglary calls within just 36 minutes of each other. The back-to-back incidents, both under active investigation, have reignited concerns…
Fire-Prone Dehumidifiers: What It Means for South Georgia Homes By Carol A. Gasser Moore | CALIFORNIA / South Georgia — In a historic first, two California corporate executives have been sentenced to federal prison for failing to report dangerously defective consumer products that sparked hundreds of house fires across the United States — including cases…