Talk of a new communications tower on Hog Mountain has been spreading for several years but now things are starting to take shape, a Southern Rivers representative told the Barnesville city council at its meeting July 6. County commissioner Truman Boyle, ... See more
Lamar County voters go to the polls today to cast ballots in the general/non-partisan primary runoff. Polling places throughout the county will be open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. If you voted a party ballot in the primary, you must vote the same party’s ballot ... See more
Two men are under investigation after an off-duty Lamar County deputy spotted them dumping sewage from a septic tank pump out truck in the woods off Perdue Road in the Piedmont community. On May 22, Dep. Mike Womack was in his personal vehicle traveling o... See more
Gordon State College is reflecting on a period of significant institutional growth and momentum following the announcement Friday that President Donald J. Green has been confirmed as president of Valdosta State University by the Board of Regents of the Un... See more
Led by valedictorian Hayden Cherry, salutatorian Matthew Blevins and a host of honor graduates, the LCHS Class of 2026 will close out their high school careers at graduation Saturday morning. The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. at Trojan Field. The school syste... See more
