LOWNDES COUNTY – Commissioners will consider a temporary moratorium on data centers while the County develops a comprehensive ordinance. Release: Lowndes County, Georgia: The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners will consider a proposed moratorium on…
Lowndes Sheriff Office earns $250,000 HEAT Grant
ATLANTA – The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has announced that the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is one of 17 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic grant for…
Valdosta Airport Evacuated for Suspicious Package
VALDOSTA -- A suspicious package found at the Valdosta Airport created a scare Tuesday, though it was later determined to be a pressure cooker. The all-clear was sounded after a package was found in…
Savannah Port Nation’s Fastest Growing, Fourth Largest
Charlie Harper, Peach Pundit Two weeks ago I traveled to Savannah to attend the annual State of the Port address and tour Savannah’s Garden City terminal. The Port has been a political success story for…
EMV Cards gaining Acceptance
JACKSONVILLE -- Among those retailers already accepting the new chip and pin, or “EMV”, cards at their payment terminals are Target and Home Depot. Not surprising, considering both consumer giants have been the target of…
Teen shoots Girlfriend in the Face
JACKSONVILLE -- A Jacksonville teen is facing charges after authorities say he fatally shot his girlfriend while the two were smoking marijuana and playing with a gun. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office reports that 18-year-old Elgardo…
Hit and Run Suspect Arrested in Tifton
TIFTON - A man has been arrested related to a hit-and-run incident last week in Tifton. Jannie B. Lester, 62, was struck by a vehicle as she was walking along Armour Road. Lester died from her…
Infant Death being Investigated
ALBANY -- The death of a 1-month old baby is being investigated by authorities. According to a report from WALB, Dougherty County officials are looking into the cause of death of an infant, found dead…
Sheriff’s Deputies catch Forger through Traffic Stop
VALDOSTA -- A suspect's speed resulted in Lowndes County Sheriff's deputies catching a forger with 36 fake debit/credit cards. Thursday afternoon, deputies clocked a vehicle traveling on Interstate 75 at 90 miles per hour. The…










