By Carol A. Gasser Moore GEORGIA – Georgia’s Senate Bill 27 (SB 27), known as the “Georgia Anti-Doxxing Act,” aims to criminalize the act of doxxing—publishing someone’s personal information online with malicious intent. While the bill seeks to protect individuals from online harassment, it has sparked significant debate over its implications for free speech and…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – The Lanier County community is coming together to support one of its own, Skyler Douglas, a beloved junior at Lanier County High School who was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer. Skyler, an active member of the school band and a newly minted Eagle Scout, underwent…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore GEORGIA – As turkey season continues across Georgia’s woodlands and fields, hunters are being urged to stay alert after an 82-year-old Alabama outdoorsman was mauled by a bobcat while calling turkeys on his property just across the state line in Wilcox County, Alabama. Claude Strother, a lifelong hunter with decades…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – Lanier County FFA made a powerful impression at the 97th Georgia FFA State Convention, marking a week full of achievements, inspiration, and celebration. Throughout the unforgettable week, Lanier County FFA members immersed themselves in all the convention had to offer — from cheering at the thrilling…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore VALDOSTA, Georgia — A living piece of Valdosta’s past is now on the market. Believed to be the oldest standing residence in the city, the Wisenbaker-Wells-Roberts House is up for sale at $450,000. Located at 206 Wells Street, the 180-year-old home sits quietly on 4.5 acres in the Fairview Historic District,…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – Lanier County, Georgia, is grappling with a concerning rise in suicide rates following two recent deaths that have deeply affected the community. In January, a man was found deceased, hanging from a tree in a rural cemetery in the northern part of the county. The discovery…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore HAHIRA, Lowndes County, Georgia – Big changes are taking shape at Jacobs’ Ladder Therapeutic Riding Center on Bradford Road, as the beloved nonprofit marks a new chapter of growth and resilience. Following severe damage sustained during Hurricane Helene, the Center is officially replacing its aging hay barn with a brand-new,…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia — Our very own Maebry Jean Fender did an amazing job at the 2025 Miss Southern Starz Barbie Glitz Pageant! The event, held at the VHS Performing Arts Center in Valdosta, Georgia, celebrated the poise, personality, and spirit of young girls from across the region —…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – The 2025 GHSA state baseball playoffs continue this week as Lanier County welcomes Seminole County for a best-of-three second-round series at historic Threatte Field in Lakeland. Game 1 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, with first pitch set for 12:00 p.m. Game 2 will follow…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore FLORIDA – In a show of respect for Florida’s fallen law enforcement officers, Governor Ron DeSantis has directed that all United States and State of Florida flags be flown at half-staff on Monday, April 28. The order, announced Friday, coincides with a statewide tribute organized by the Florida State Fraternal…