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Berrien County jail report: Records list 10 people as currently booked and 11 historical entries

NASHVILLE, Ga. — Berrien County Sheriff’s Office jail records supplied to the Lanier County News list 10 people as currently booked, with arrest dates from Nov. 2 through Nov. 6, 2026. Another 11 names appear with a status of “History,” without arrest dates or charge details in the supplied information.

Berrien County, GA · 1d
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Restaurant Report: Pest activity noted at Tifton food spot; Coffee County pickle spot earns 100

COFFEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — Wing Addiction in Tifton got a 78 on its food service inspection on Thursday, Nov. 5. They got a total of nine infractions, and they were all new violations. Two of the nine infractions were corrected while inspectors were on-site. Below is a summary...

Coffee County, GA · 21h
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This Georgia Restaurant Has A Buffet So Legendary That Locals Guard It Like A Secret Treasure

Some secrets are hard to keep, especially when the secret involves an entire buffet line of General Tso’s chicken. That’s the situation happening over at Chow Town Grill & Buffet in Valdosta, Georgia, a spot locals talk about like it’s a hidden treasure they’d rather not share with the whole internet.

Valdosta, GA · 8d
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Leaders Of Cobb: After More Than Three Decades With Ed Voyles, Drew Tutton Looks Ahead to a New Chapter

After more than three decades of building relationships, developing employees, and helping grow dealerships within the Ed Voyles Automotive Group, Drew Tutton is beginning a new chapter in his business career. For Tutton, the transition comes with tremendous gratitude for the Voyles family, the opportunities they provided, and the thousands...

Jasper, GA · 3d
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This Small-Town Georgia Restaurant Serves A Southern Sunday Buffet Full Of Homestyle Favorites

Turkey wings, fried chicken, pig feet, and a spread of greens all share the same Sunday buffet line. That lineup alone tells you this kitchen takes country cooking seriously. The Sunday spread usually comes with a drink and dessert. Banana pudding, cobbler, and pecan pie have all been part of the sweet side of things.

Hawkinsville, GA · 1d

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We Found 10 Georgia Buffets Where Your Money Goes Further At Mealtime

One Georgia buffet lines up more than 70 different dishes at the same time. Seventy. I would need a map and a nap just to get through the first row. Another spot in the state serves all-you-can-eat catfish on Fridays, and you can pick it with or without bones. A third runs its buffet out of a restored 1885 Victorian house.

Macon, GA · 6d

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Long Before You Were Born, These 7 Small-Town Georgia Taverns Were Already Pouring Beer And Flipping Burgers

Some of the best burgers in Georgia are not served in big cities, but in small towns where the local tavern is the place everyone ends up after a long week. These spots sit in old brick buildings, on riverbanks, and beside historic town squares, and many of them carry the kind of history and character a new chain restaurant can never copy.

Georgia · 2d

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Petition renews attention to Lanier kitten-cruelty case; animals’ fates remain unknown

LAKELAND, Ga. — Nearly a month after authorities announced an arrest in a Lanier County kitten-cruelty investigation, an animal advocacy organization is renewing public attention to the case — reporting a second arrest while a central question remains unanswered: What happened to the kittens?. The question is particularly...

Lanier County, GA · 1d

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Happy birthday to the best! Shirley Banks turns 93, and everyone’s invited

LAKELAND, Ga. — If you know Shirley Banks, you may have a favorite story, a fond memory of her fudge or a newspaper clipping she saved because she thought you ought to read it. Now her family is inviting everyone to bring those memories — and their birthday wishes...

Lakeland, GA · 1d

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Lowndes Vikings Announce First-Round Playoff Ticket Details

LOWNDES CO. — Remaining reserved seats for the Vikings’ first-round playoff game go on sale to the public Wednesday morning. With a 9-1 regular-season record, our Vikings enter the 2026 GHSA State Football Playoffs as the Region 1-7A Champions and the No. 5 overall seed. On Friday, November 13, Lowndes will host South Forsyth (7-3) from Cumming, Georgia.

Valdosta, GA · 3d

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Lowndes Residents Share Opinions on AI Data Center Ordinance

The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners listened to public input on an ordinance draft that placed restrictions on the building of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers at a regular meeting on Nov. 10. On Nov. 2, the board first released the ordinance draft for public comment, following months of community...

Lowndes County, GA · 1d

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Thanksgiving dinner giveaways and turkey drives across South Georgia

SOUTH GEORGIA — Families across South Georgia can find free Thanksgiving meals and turkeys at several upcoming community events. Here is a list of giveaways in the region. New Mt. Zion of Crossland will serve free Thanksgiving meals on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon, or until the food runs out. The church is located at 179 Sandy Cemetery Road in Norman Park.

Georgia · 2d

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A new voice, a fresh start: Ray City welcomes Councilman Michael Wilson

RAY CITY, Ga. — With his father, Deriel Wilson, present for the ceremony, Michael Wilson took his oath as a Ray City councilman Nov. 10, marking a formal beginning to his service and an encouraging opportunity for the city’s governing body. Mayor Brenda Exum administered the oath during...

Ray City, GA · 1d

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Food Lion to replace Winn-Dixie stores in Valdosta, Lake Park

VALDOSTA, Ga. — Two Lowndes County supermarkets are preparing for a change in ownership and name, with Food Lion planning to purchase the Winn-Dixie stores on North Ashley Street in Valdosta and Lakes Boulevard in Lake Park. The stores are among five South Georgia locations included in an agreement...

Valdosta, GA · 1d

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Still serving: Hahira veterans turn pancake breakfast into support for fellow veterans

American Legion Post 218’s successful fundraiser advances Dec. 11 Mayor’s Motorcade to Lake City VA Medical Center. The faces of continued service: Hahira veterans and volunteers gather during American Legion Post 218’s Nov. 7 pancake-and-sausage breakfast at Hahira Community Church. The fundraiser supports the Dec. 11 Mayor’s Motorcade to Lake City VA Medical Center, an effort to provide requested supplies for fellow veterans.

Hahira, GA · 1d