By Carol A. Gasser Moore   Albany, DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Georgia – Three people:  Jakwon Hill (18), Zion McClendon (20), and Quantavious Vicks (18) have died.  A Georgia State Patrol (GSP) report states,  “Per Albany PD preliminary information indicates that the deceased subjects, along with the firearms are believed to be suspects involved in the Albany…

By Andrea Jenkins MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Lowndes County, Georgia – As Hurricane Helene unleashed damaging winds and heavy rainfall across the region, Moody Air Force Base entered a mission-essential posture. In the midst of this, the 23rd Comptroller Squadron faced the unique challenge of finalizing Team Moody’s end-of-year financial obligations under emergency conditions. Despite…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore   MCINTOSH COUNTY, Georgia – Sapelo Island’s Marsh Landing Dock Gangway collapsed on Saturday, October 19 about 4:30 p.m.  Multiple agencies responded to the accident. Georgia DNR is working in coordination with local, state, and federal agencies, including Georgia State Patrol (GSP), McIntosh County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), McIntosh County Fire…

By Carol A.Gasser Moore   ALBANY, Dougherty County, Georgia – De-Morion Tayshawn Daniels (19) of Atlanta has been identified as the student killed on the Albany State University (ASU) east campus on Saturday, October 19. Five (5) others were also shot at the mass shooting as students were gathered to celebrate ASU’s Homecoming. None of…

Community Support in Sapelo Island Aftermath:  Georgia DNR Announces Community Support Sessions By Carol A. Gasser Moore MCINTOSH COUNTY, Georgia – Saturday, October 19 marked the tragic gangway collapse which left many inured and seven (7) dead. In the tragedy’s aftermath, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has coordinated Community Support Sessions which have…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore   LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – The Miller Lakeland Library Advisory Board met Monday, October 21 at its regularly scheduled meeting.   Prior to the regular meeting,  Jack Paulson, a Miller Lakeland Library Advisory Board Member posted on his personal FaceBook (FB) page.  Paulson stated,”Next Monday is the regularly scheduled…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore   GEORGIA – In the Valdosta area, the Temporary FEMA Center has extended its hours.  This is an effort by FEMA to help more Georgians apply for assistance. According to a FEMA press release, the Temporary FEMA Center is only open from Tuesday, Oct. 22 to Saturday, Oct. 26.  …

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) mad an important announcement at 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2024.  DNR has stated that “out of an abundance of caution, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today placed new signs at the entrance of the gangway at the mainland Sapelo Island ferry dock in Meridian. The signage…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore   LAKELAND, LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – The weekly fire report read, “October 09- Call to an auto accident on Highway-37 and Boyette Road.  Arrived to find two vehicles collided at the intersection with one blocking traffic. Firemen assisted with patient care, until EMS arrived and checked on all occupants, but…

UPDATE from the Nashville Police Department: The suspect in this case, Bobby Jermaine Harris, turned himself in to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office on [Wednesday] October 23rd, 2024. Harris is charged with the following: – Aggravated Assault – Felony – Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of Certain Felonies – Felony – Reckless Conduct…