By Carol A. Gasser Moore UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – – As communities across America observe National Police Week from May 11 through May 17, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of Illinois solemnly honors the service, sacrifice, and enduring commitment of our nation’s law enforcement officers — including those serving in…
By Airman 1st Class Savannah Carpenter, 23rd Wing MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Lowndes County, Georgia – U.S. and Royal Canadian Air Force personnel conducted a joint airborne exercise at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, on March 26, 2025, testing capabilities in aerial equipment delivery, mass tactical static-line jumps, and free-fall air insertions. Units participating included…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – Sheriff Nick Norton is urging motorists to seek alternative routes as traffic congestion along the Lakeland-Valdosta Highway continues to worsen due to widespread construction activity. In a recent public advisory shared via Facebook, Sheriff Norton described the situation on the highway as “getting ridiculous,” citing multiple construction…
‘I Want to Live’: Long COVID Survivor Carter Thompson Fights for Diagnosis, Dignity, and Hope By T.S. Carter Carter Thompson is overwhelmed with medical information and medical bills in her fight for life. LOWNDES COUNTY, Georgia – At 62 years old, Carter Thompson has faced more medical challenges than most people endure in a lifetime.…
Scheme Stole Tens of Thousands Through Refund Fraud and Deception; Georgia’s New Crime Unit Takes Action By Carol A. Gasser Moore CHEROKEE COUNTY, Georgia – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway have announced the indictment of six individuals accused of operating a complex, multistate organized retail crime (ORC) scheme that…
By T.S. Carter GEORGIA – Melvin Ernest Thompson became Georgia governor in 1947 by giving life to a story of the dead. It’s a tale that became cemented in Georgia political lore nearly 80 years ago in “The Three Governors Controversy.” It unfolded this way: Newly elected as Georgia’s first lieutenant governor, but not yet…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – In the heart of Lakeland, Georgia, a grassroots initiative known as the Lakeland Street Feed is making a significant impact in the fight against hunger. Every other Wednesday at 5 p.m., residents gather at 14 S Valdosta Road to share a meal, foster community spirit,…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore GEORGIA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a new initiative to address America’s growing wildfire threat while revitalizing the domestic timber industry. In a major step toward proactive forest management, the agency announced $23 million in grants through the Hazardous Fuels Transportation Program to help remove and…
Departure Underscores Ongoing Talent Drain as Surrounding Counties Attract Skilled Workers By Carol A. Gasser Moore (L-R) Patti Bass, Amanda Giddens, Toni Martinez, Judge Clayton Tomlinson, and Laura Wood LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – After four years of exceptional service, Antonia “Toni” Martinez is leaving the Lanier County Sheriff’s Office for new career opportunities that reflect…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore MACON, Bibb County, Georgia – The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce will host a public dedication ceremony today to unveil a new historical marker commemorating the founding and growth of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce—an organization pivotal in shaping the state’s economic trajectory for over…