By Airman 1st Class Iain Stanley, 23rd Wing Public Affairs MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Lowndes County, Georgia – Recently the 71st Rescue Squadron from Moody Air Force Base collaborated with the 908th Aero-Medical Evacuation Squadron for simulated patient triage and treatment at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, May 1, 2025. The 908th AES and 71st…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | Gwinnett County, GEORGIA – A high-tech porch piracy ring accused of stealing and trafficking millions in electronics across the Southeast may have reached South Georgia, according to law enforcement officials involved in a sweeping investigation. On Friday, June 13, authorities in Gwinnett County announced the results of a seven-month…
By T.S. Carter | LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – Lakeland’s long-closed Post Office will reopen in the next few days. Well, sort of. Noting she could not go into detail, Lakeland Postmaster Erica Williams said the Post Office shuttered after extensive damage from hurricane Helene on September 26 is set to reopen. “It will be…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – A new chapter in Lakeland’s economic development is unfolding as Carter’s Fried Chicken, a beloved Georgia-based eatery, prepares to establish its presence at the intersection of Murrell and Pafford Streets. The .12-acre parcel, previously under the stewardship of the Lanier County Board of Education,…
By Airman 1st Class Iain Stanley, 23rd Wing Public Affairs MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Lowndes County, Georgia – U.S. Air Force Maj. James Barrett receives the guidon from Col. Kenneth Roberts, 23rd Mission Support Group commander, assuming command of the 23rd Contracting Squadron, during a change of command ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia,…
By T.S. Carter | FOLKSTON, Charlton County, Georgia – Detaining people in a wide-ranging immigration crackdown has become big business in the United States, And nowhere will the detention business be bigger than in Folkston, a small South Georgia town 80 miles from Lakeland and 10 miles from the Florida line. On Facebook one resident…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia — The American Legion Milltown Post 336 will proudly perform a flag ceremony this coming Saturday, June 14, in honor of Flag Day. The community event will take place at 9:00 a.m. at Lakeland Methodist Church, located at 80 West Main Street, Lakeland, GA. All…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | HOMERVILLE, Clinch County, Georgia – The Homerville Police Department and the local community gathered in a poignant ceremony on Tuesday, June 10 evening to honor the life and sacrifice of Sergeant Tinnian Register, who was killed in the line of duty 61 years ago. The Fallen Hero Ceremony was…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LAKELAND, LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – In a remarkable achievement for public safety, the City of Lakeland has reported zero burglaries over the past four months, marking a significant milestone for the community. This period of tranquility stands out, especially considering that in 2022, Lakeland experienced 19 burglaries, translating to…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – Circle K has officially signed on to develop a new convenience store and gas station at the intersection of Main Street and Oak Street in downtown Lakeland. The project, known as Circle K #XXXX NTI3, is set to occupy a 3,956-square-foot facility. While the…