By Carol A. Gasser Moore LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – “There were only a very few parents or staff who were impacted,” said Lanier County School Superintendent Gene Culpepper. “PowerSchool contacted those people directly several days ago.” Culpepper’s statement came in response to a recent inquiry about the Power School computer program data breach experience…
by Dave Williams | Mar 25, 2025 | Capitol Beat News Service GEORGIA – The Port of Savannah set a record for containerized cargo traffic last month, the Georgia Ports Authority reported Tuesday. The port moved 479,850 twenty-foot equivalent container units in February, a 6% increase over the same month last year. Dual container moves, with drivers delivering an export…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LIVE OAK, Florida – The decades-old death investigation involving Daniel Burton “Danny” McCrimon, Sr. has been settled. The Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc., made the announcement on Friday, March 21. The Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. worked in partnership with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the Suwannee County Sheriff’s…
By Staff Writer UPDATE: Chris Johnson, Johnson Funeral Home and Cremations owner, has been indicted on over 60 counts by a Coffee County Grand Jury. The grand jury indictment followed three (3) months of investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GB). Records indicate that Johnson’s indictments include: 18 counts of theft…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LOWNDES COUNTY, Georgia – At the 2025 GECC (Georgia Emergency Communications Conference), Lowndes County 911 has been recognized as the Communications / 911 Center of the Year. The conference was held in Columbus, Georgia. To be recognized by the GECC for this award, a formal nomination is made…
By Staff Writer ATLANTA, GA – The Georgia Department of Agriculture invites all Georgians to join in celebrating Georgia’s farmers and the state’s #1 industry during Georgia Ag Week, March 17-23, 2025. This week-long celebration honors the resilience and dedication of Georgia’s farm families, who are the backbone of the state’s economy. “Georgia Ag…
By T.S. Carter LOWNDES COUNTY, Georgia – A claim of blackmail has come from a longtime news reporter for the Valdosta Daily Times (VDT) arrested on child pornography charges March 13. Blackmail does appear to be involved, based on related arrests of two suspects on charges of “theft by extortion.” But the extortion…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – The Lakeland-Lanier Chamber of Commerce named Lanier County Sheriff Nick Norton, “Public Elected Official of The Year”. The award recognized Norton for his outstanding service and contributions as an elected official. Lakeland-Lanier Chamber of Commerce Director Terry Moore with Lanier County Sheriff Nick Norton and…
By Staff Writer GREATER LOWNDES COUNTY, Georgia – If you suffer from hand pain caused by Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Trigger Finger, there may be hope for relief. SGMC Health invites the community to a free screening and informational session on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 5:30 PM to learn about advanced, minimally invasive…
By Staff Writer LOWNDES COUNTY, Georgia – It is with a heavy heart that the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the passing of K9 Bruce, a valued member of our K9 Unit. On March 18, 2025, K9 Bruce and his handler were attending a scheduled K9 training event at the Georgia State…