By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – Every third Saturday of the month, the heart of Lakeland comes alive with the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of the Farm to Table Market, held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 14 S Valdosta Road. This monthly event has become a cornerstone for…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore BRUNSWICK, Glynn County, Georgia – The Port of Brunswick continues to strengthen its status as a premier hub for vehicle imports and exports on the U.S. East Coast with the arrival of Sallaum Lines, a leading global Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ocean carrier. On Thursday, April 10, Sallaum Lines officially launched service…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – In light of a recent incident reported by the Lakeland Police Department, where a local resident was tricked into sending $150 via Zelle to a scammer falsely claiming to be a bail bond agent, authorities are reminding residents—especially seniors—to stay alert and informed. Here are…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A Texas man’s harrowing legal battle over eight stolen properties worth over $1.1 million is sounding alarms for property owners—especially the elderly—across South Georgia. Sam Cormier, 84, says his former partner, nearly three decades younger than him, forged ownership documents and took out a massive loan…
By Carol. A. Gasser Moore LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – Residents and businesses across South Georgia served by Slash Pine Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) are seeing higher electricity bills following a significant rate adjustment that took effect on April 1, 2025. Slash Pine EMC, headquartered in Homerville, announced the change in notifications sent to members earlier…
UPDATE: While no official statement has been released by any agency or organization, recent visual observations at the Lakeland Post Office suggest that some activity may be underway. Interior lights—which had previously remained off—are now illuminated, and several large mail sorting and transport bins have appeared on the back loading dock, where none were previously…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore GEORGIA – Preservation efforts across Georgia received top honors at the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s 48th annual Preservation Awards ceremony, held Saturday, April 26 in Brunswick. Among the 23 projects and individuals recognized, several South Georgia initiatives stood out for their exceptional contributions to preserving the state’s rich history.…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore ALAPAHA, Berrien County, Georgia – A Florida woman who once served as a volunteer bookkeeper for a rural Georgia church has been sentenced to federal prison after embezzling more than $173,000 in federal loan money intended to help the church and its charitable outreach during the COVID-19 pandemic. Judith Alane…
By C.S. Carter Forty or more Enigma residents were present for Monday night’s meeting ENIGMA, Berrien County, Georgia – Enigma residents are waiting and hoping with crossed fingers that the city will fix a main water well before sand coming through a crevice in the well’s wall causes a collapse. For now, the city…
Struggling with Long COVID, Late Gov. Thompson’s granddaughter in Daily Fight to Answer the Bell By T.S. Carter LOWNDES COUNTY, Georgia – Carter Thompson says she lived a joyous childhood growing up in the home of her grandparents, Melvin Ernest and Dora Anne Thompson, a former First Family of Georgia, who kept a home in…