Lakeland NewsLocal news for Lakeland, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Our Opinion: Celebrating a community's achievements- February 29, 2008 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 Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/lakeland-ga/2008/02/our-opinion-celebrating-a-communitys-achieve... Were Lanier, Lowndes county lines moved- February 24, 2008 "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 Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/lakeland-ga/2008/02/were-lanier-lowndes-county-lines-moved?fromr... Lanier's Threatte passes- February 21, 2008 "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 Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/lakeland-ga/2008/02/laniers-threatte-passes?fromrss=1 NAACP investigates Lanier's Sheriff Department- February 19, 2008 "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 Albanyhttp://www.topix.net/city/lakeland-ga/2008/02/naacp-investigates-laniers-sheriff-departmen... At Random: Rachel West- February 12, 2008 "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 Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/lakeland-ga/2008/02/at-random-rachel-west?fromrss=1 Lakeland-Lanier Chamber holds annual banquet- February 10, 2008 "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 Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/lakeland-ga/2008/02/lakeland-lanier-chamber-holds-annual-banquet... |