By T.S. Carter GEORGIA – There’s still a little more than one month left to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for damage from last fall’s hurricane Helene. The loans, the SBA says, come in handy when a grant from FEMA and/or insurance proceeds is not enough…
By Staff Writer HAZLEHURST, Jeff Davis County, Georgia – At the request of the Hazlehurst Police Department, GBI agents are investigating the death of Gary Ryals, age 19, of Hazlehurst, GA. On Monday, March 10, 2025, the Hazlehurst Police Department responded to the Circle K, at 100 E. Jarman Street in Hazlehurst, GA, to reports…
By Airman 1st Class Iain Stanley, 23rd Wing Public Affairs MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Lowndes County, Georgia – The 23rd Wing acting commander, Col. Ben Rudolphi, held an all-call to share his personal hardships in an effort to relate to Airmen and inspire resiliency at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, March 10, 2025. Service…
By T.S. Carter BERRIEN COUNTY, Georgia – Berrien County voters showed huge support for public education on March 18 in renewing a special sales tax to pay for educational brick-and-mortar projects, giving Berrien’s Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or ESPLOST, six more years of life. The final tally: 396 yes votes…
GREATER VALDOSTA – In a groundbreaking success, the Greater Valdosta United Way (GVUW) “2025 Leading the Way” Campaign has officially achieved its goal of $1.2 million, marking a historic milestone for the organization and showcasing the community’s overwhelming support for local initiatives. The Community Investment Committee (CIC) and GVUW board members played a key role…
VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia — Dr. Ubaraj Katawal’s “The Price of Honor and ‘Eventual’ Truth: Salman Rushdie’s Shalimar the Clown” has earned the South Atlantic Review Essay Prize. Published quarterly by the South Atlantic Modern Language Association, SAR is a global forum for the publication of scholarly and research interests primarily focused on the study…
By T.S. Carter NASHVILLE, Berrien County, Georgia – The professionals who run SGMC Health-Berrien expected the new $15 million emergency room at the Nashville hospital to see a big spike in patient traffic. They were correct. “It’s a significant increase” over the former four-room emergency department, said SGMC Health public information officer Erika Bennett.…
GEORGIA – Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper issued the below statement praising USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins’ 5-point plan to combat avian influenza and lower egg prices for the American consumers. “I want to thank Secretary Rollins for delivering a comprehensive plan to invest over $1 billion to address the nationwide Avian Influenza outbreak and…
GEORGIA – Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper is urging Georgians to stay vigilant for Yellow-legged Hornet (YLH) embryo nests, the initial stage of hornet nest formation, as we approach spring, when Yellow-legged hornets will emerge from overwintering. Early detection and control of embryo nests is critical, as targeting them now prevents YLH queens from…
By T.S. Carter LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georghia – Lakeland has landed a non-emergency medical transport service that will take patients from facility to facility throughout Georgia, as well as help county sheriffs with transport of psychologically distressed patients. But that is just for starters. Bartow, Florida-based STAT Ambulance Company plans to eventually expand…