By Carol A. Gasser Moore TIFTON, Tift County, Georgia – The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has appointed veteran engineer Jason Willingham as the new District Engineer for District 4, which serves the 31-county region of Southwest Georgia. His promotion became effective on May 16, following the announced retirement of Scott Chambers, who held…
An Analysis: Nine Months Later and Still No Mail at Lakeland Post Office By Carol A. Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – Questions grow as Lakeland residents experience continued delays which raise questions that demand answers. Is the delay due to legitimate logistical issues, or a calculated attempt to maximize insurance and FEMA reimbursements? Has…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore SOUTH GEORGIA — The 2025 Memorial Day holiday weekend ended with a sobering toll on Georgia roads, particularly within the Troop H district. Two lives were lost in fatal crashes investigated by Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Post 15 in Perry, highlighting the region’s tragic contribution to a weekend marred by…
By CBS / News Service of Florida – Adapted and Expanded by the Lanier County News TALLAHASSEE, Leon County, Florida – Florida has become the second U.S. state to ban the addition of fluoride in public drinking water after Governor Ron DeSantis signed a controversial bill on Thursday, despite vocal opposition from health professionals and…
LANIER COUNTY NEWS ALERT By Carol A. Moore LANIER COUNTY, Georgia — With orange cones sprouting across Lanier County and major infrastructure projects underway, law enforcement is sounding the alarm: speeding through construction zones could cost drivers far more than just a slap on the wrist. Lanier County Sheriff Nick Norton has issued a public…
By T.S. Carter THOMASVILLE, Thomas County, Georgia – Imagine the surprise among Thomasville’s City Fathers when they learned that nearly $20 million in federal grantsfora new health clinic, upgrades to the city’s wastewater system and other community work were deemed too “woke” to merit Washington’s help. Sometimes a name can do you in. Apparently,that is…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LANIER COUNTY, Georgia — The Lanier County Advocate, currently designated as the county’s legal organ, has vacated its longtime office on South Center Street in Lakeland, leaving the paper without a confirmed physical presence in the county it serves. The development has raised new questions about the Advocate’s eligibility to…
By Carol A. Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia — After weeks of anticipation, Lakeland residents can finally look forward to smoother commutes and restored postal services. City officials have announced that roadwork on Murrell Street is nearing completion. It is hoped that the repairs to a collapsed sewage line and subsequent road repair will…
📰SIDEBAR: What Is a Legal Organ and Why Does It Matter? A legal organ is the official newspaper of record for a county. It’s where governments are required by law to publish public notices, such as: Foreclosures Tax sales Zoning hearings Elections and meeting announcements Probate and court notices 📜Georgia’s Legal Requirements (OCGA §…
By Airman 1st Class Savannah Carpenter, 23rd Wing Public Affairs LAKE PARK, Lowndes County, Georgia – Red Carpet of South Georgia commemorated its 60th anniversary with a distinguished celebratory event honoring community and service alongside Moody Air Force Base leadership at Lake Park, Georgia, April 26, 2025. Rooted in service and Southern hospitality, Red Carpet…