By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | THOMAS COUNTY, Ga. – Residents and environmental stakeholders have until June 12 to comment. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has announced a proposed renewal of a Title V Operating Permit for Beadles & Balfour, LLC, a lumber mill located in Thomasville. According to…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. – The sweet sound of music will soon be joined by the mouthwatering aroma of barbecue as the LCHS Bulldog Band Booster Club fires up its annual Chicken Dinner Fundraiser this Saturday, May 16. For just $10 a plate, community members…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | ATLANTA — As Georgia voters prepare to decide control of the state’s powerful Public Service Commission, the campaign has become increasingly tied to questions about utility regulation, rising power bills and scrutiny surrounding PSC Chairman Jason Shaw of Lanier County. Ten…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. — An evening of music, community spirit, and hometown pride is set to take center stage Tuesday, May 19, as the Lanier County Concert Band joins forces with the Azalea Winds Community Band for a special joint concert at the historic Threatte…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | CHANGE DUE TO ANTICIPATED WEATHER The Saturday YARD SALE is moving into the Fellowship Hall, so you don’t get wet! LAKELAND, Ga. – If you love a good bargain, homemade sweets, and hometown fellowship, Lakeland Methodist Church has just the event for you this…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. – This weekend, Lakeland Methodist Church is inviting the community to bring both their appetites and their bargain-hunting spirit for two exciting fundraisers packed with fellowship, fun, and flavorful international treats. From treasure-filled tables to sizzling Puerto Rican plates, the church…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / Inglés y español LAKELAND, Ga. — Evidence from an unusual source appears to confirm last week’s dispute between Lakeland Interim Fire and Rescue Chief Tony Galardo and a Lakeland resident Tony Davis began with a call about illegal burning at another residence a short distance from Davis’ home on…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. — Residents across Lanier County increasingly are hearing local emergency calls not from scanners in patrol cars or hobby radios, but from smartphone notifications. Over the past six months, apps such as NewsBreak and CrimeRadar have appeared to publish more real-time dispatch…
By T.S. Carter / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA, Ga. — The Valdosta State University Police Department says its April crime statistics reflect the success of proactive policing efforts and strong partnerships with the campus community. According to department data, officers conducted 1,799 walk-throughs and foot patrols across campus during April as part…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | SOUTH GEORGIA – Residents across Lanier County and surrounding areas may notice heavy smoke conditions today due to active wildfires burning in North Florida. According to local emergency officials, there are currently no active wildfires reported in Lanier or Lowndes counties, but smoke has…