By Carol A. Gasser Moore VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – The Valdosta Police Department (VPD) was contacted by a citizen who called E911 on Friday, August 9 about 11:50 p.m. The caller indicated that a person was banging on their front door as well as the doors of other area residents. Gunshots were also being…
Leadership from the nation’s sheriffs’ associations demands attention to the threat this Venezuelan-based gang poses to public safety in communities across America Last week, law enforcement across the country was notified that the Venezuelan-based gang, Tren de Aragua (TDA), had issued a “green light” to its members to attack and fire upon U.S. law enforcement…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore SOUTH GEORGIA – Tropical Storm turned Hurricane Category One Debby has contributed to one death in Colquitt County, almost 70,000 people regionally without power, flooding, damaged roofs, damaged power lines, smashed vehicles, and lots of extra E911 calls in the wake of the slow moving storm path. Hurricane Debby moved…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore RAY CITY, BERRIEN/LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – On Wednesday, July 31, David Swanson (61) pled guilty to one count of child pornography possession. On that charge, Swanson has been sentenced to 180 months in prison to be followed by 180 months or ten (10) years of supervised release by U.S. District…
By Airman 1st Class Iain Stanley, 23rd Wing Public Affairs MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Georgia – The five-person laboratory team at the 23rd Medical Group recently achieved a perfect zero-deficiency score during its 2024 National Accreditation Certification at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, August 9, 2024. The certification, conducted by the College of American Pathologists…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – New Bryant Baptist Church (NBBC) is hosting a ‘Back-to-School Bash’ in preparation for the 2024-25 school year. On Saturday, August 10, families from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (noon) students can pick up free school supplies. NBBC has stated that the event aims to…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore GEORGIA – The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Georgia has released information about the conviction of a Chatham County man. Joshua Daryl McGregor (34) of Savannah, who has been sentenced to federal prison for lighting a dumpster fire that temporarily closed a restaurant. While the Lanier County News usually…
RAY CITY, Berrien/ Lanier Counties, Georgia – A Fall Festival & Classic Car Show is kicking off the autumn season this year. This phenomenal phenomenon is planned as the 1st Annual Fall Festival & Classic Car Show. There will be something at the event for every age group and interest! Spontaneity is one of…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore SOUTH GEORGIA – The National Weather Service at Tallahassee is reporting that Tropical Storm Debby is strengthening as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico. Tropical Storm Debby is currently predicted to stay over the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico during Sunday and then make landfall very late…
By Carol A. Gasser Moore RAY CITY, BERRIEN/LANIER COUNTIES, Georgia – Shortly after Berrien County 911 received a call and set in motion a first responder reaction to a house fire on Deerview Road in Berrien County, a series of formal complaints have been filed against Ray City Fire Chief Tony Galardo, according to…