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Jun 23, 2008 | Valdosta Daily Times

Library system's future

Funding, relocation and possible cutbacks are all questions raised recently about the South Georgia Regional Library system.

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Related Topix: Hahira, GA, Statenville, GA, Valdosta, GA, Lowndes County, GA, Georgia

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

James Franklin Mathis

James Franklin Mathis, 74, of Lakeland, passed away Thursday evening June 19, 2008, at South Georgia Medical Center after a brief illness.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Dallas, GA, Nashville, GA

Sun Jun 01, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Our Opinion: Thumbs up, thumbs down

THUMBS UP: To Carson McLane Funeral Home for being named Small Business of the Year.

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Related Topix: Lowndes County, GA, Valdosta, GA, Lanier County, GA, Opinion

Fri May 30, 2008

Big Picture

Seeking Pantone 1795

Printing a specific hue on sheer-white reverse satin. When the Washington, D.C.-based FastSigns was asked to print a giant, red ribbon for the World Bank to commemorate AIDS Awareness Month, it turned to ...

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Tue May 27, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Challenge to Norton's residency dismissed

A petition challenging the residency and qualification of Lanier County Sheriff Nick Norton to run for a second term, filed by Lakeland-Lanier NAACP President Velma Calhoun, was dismissed by the group during a ...

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Related Topix: Valdosta, GA, Lowndes County, GA, Lanier County, GA

Tue May 20, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Neigborhood News

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Valdosta Bassmasters, and the City of Lakeland will host the Seventh Annual Youth Fishing Derby and Reel Kids Casting Competition on June 7 from 8 a.m. - noon.

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Related Topix: Valdosta, GA, The Flatlanders, Country

Sat May 10, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Brian Sirmans seeks Lanier Commission seat

“I am committed to serving the citizens of Stockton, Mudcreek, and Lakeland to help improve upon our quality of life and to make sure our community is ready to meet the growing economic and social challenges of the future.”

Brian Sirmans, a teacher and youth advocate in Lanier County has announced his candidacy for the District 4 seat on the Lanier County Commission for the July 15 primary. via Valdosta Daily Times

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Related Topix: Valdosta, GA, Lanier County, GA

Thu May 08, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Man charged with murder of uncle

One Lakeland man is dead and another is in the Lowndes County Jail charged with his murder, according to Lakeland Police Chief Robbie Grantham. via Valdosta Daily Times

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Related Topix: Lowndes County, GA

Sat May 03, 2008

WALB-TV Albany

Lakeland man shot and killed

“There again it's still shocking there especially since it was a family situation.”

Lakeland -- Wayne Mullis woke up to a sound no one wants to hear. "Around 5:15 AM I heard three gun shots. via WALB-TV Albany

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Thu May 01, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Cake decorating hours expanded

In order to accommodate those in the new cake-decorating category of the 40th Anniversary Valdosta Daily Times Cookbook Contest, competitors who have been chosen for the Taste-off may bring their cakes at 10:30 ... via Valdosta Daily Times

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Related Topix: Valdosta, GA, Hahira, GA, Adel, GA, Homerville, GA

Tue Apr 29, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Cookbook deadline only 2 days away

OK, all you procrastinators: You only have two days left to enter recipes in the 40th Anniversary Valdosta Daily Times Cookbook Contest. via Valdosta Daily Times

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Related Topix: Adel, GA, Homerville, GA, Nashville, GA, Ray City, GA, Recipes

Sun Apr 27, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Milltown Murals Motorcade

Saturday's Milltown Mural Motorcade featured the best of Lanier County's past, present, and future. via Valdosta Daily Times

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Related Topix: Lanier County, GA

Fri Apr 25, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Milltown Murals taking place Saturday in Lakeland

Walking along the streets of Lakeland is unlike visiting the downtown of most other towns and cities. via Valdosta Daily Times

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Related Topix: Lanier County, GA

Sun Mar 23, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Where does Lanier sheriff live?

“We pulled up the aerials, and those buildings are clearly within the Lanier County boundary.”

It's official, at least as far as the Lowndes County government, South Georgia Regional Development Center and Lowndes County Tax Assessor's office are concerned - Lanier County Sheriff Nick Norton lives in ... via Valdosta Daily Times

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Related Topix: Lowndes County, GA, Lanier County, GA

Thu Feb 28, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Our Opinion: Celebrating a community's achievements

For those aware of the history behind this weekend's Fourth Annual Georgia Deep Woods Deer Fest, the event will carry a sense of poignant achievement. via Valdosta Daily Times

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Related Topix: Barney, GA, Lanier County, GA, Opinion

Sat Feb 23, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Were Lanier, Lowndes county lines moved?

“They no longer have that power and influence and they want it back.”

Former Georgia Attorney General Michael J. Bowers has requested an investigation into Lanier County Sheriff Nick Norton's residency, a move which Norton calls a political ploy in this election year. via Valdosta Daily Times

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Related Topix: Georgia, Irwin County, GA, Naylor, GA, Ray City, GA, Lowndes County, GA

Wed Feb 20, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Lanier's Threatte passes

“He was always an inspiration to all of his students and to the community”

Jim Threatte, a former outstanding athlete, educator and prominent community leader in Lanier County, died Wednesday at Louis Smith Memorial Hospital at the age of 97. via Valdosta Daily Times

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Related Topix: Lanier County, GA, Education Etc., Valdosta, GA

Mon Feb 18, 2008

WALB-TV Albany

NAACP investigates Lanier's Sheriff Department

“The sheriff was elected to this county illegally. He was not a legal resident of Lanier county or a citizen of Lakeland”

Voices were raised and hands clapped as the congregation all agreed it was time to take action. via WALB-TV Albany

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Related Topix: Lanier County, GA

Tue Feb 12, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

At Random: Rachel West

“Lowndes County desperately needs a Family and Consumer Sciences agent (FACS)”

Reporter's note: Ever wonder where those restaurant food scores come from? A good tip from a friend at the Lanier County Extension agent in Lakeland put us onto a key cog in the chain that helps local county ... via Valdosta Daily Times

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Related Topix: Restaurant Management, Lanier County, GA, Lowndes County, GA

Sun Feb 10, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Lakeland-Lanier Chamber holds annual banquet

“You are all to be commended for your support.”

Lakeland-Lanier County Chamber of Commerce members reveled in 2007's accomplishments and heard their new president for 2008 predict a bright economic future during the organization's annual banquet Thursday ... via Valdosta Daily Times

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Related Topix: Moody AFB, GA, Lanier County, GA

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