Will Council Amend “Hickey Ordinance” Again to Benefit a Mayor?
When retired police officer Byron Hickey was appointed to the Columbus City Council in 2023, the city had to amend
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JAG Promises Founder Hosts Stop the Violence Weekend
The annual Stop the Violence Weekend, organized by JAG Promises, returns this year with several impactful events designed to raise
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Columbus Advocate Champions Domestic Violence Legislation, Announces City Council Bid
Dr. Jaketra Bryant, a licensed professional counselor and researcher, is stepping into the political spotlight after helping secure passage of
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Georgia Coalition of Black Chambers Receives $2.1 Million Recovery Grant to Aid Small Businesses
The Georgia Coalition of Black Chambers has secured more than $2.1 million in federal recovery funds to support small
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Man Charged With Murder in Deadly American Legion Shooting
A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting outside the American Legion on
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Speed Enforcement Active in Columbus School Zones for Summer Session
The Columbus Police Department is reminding motorists to slow down in designated school zones this summer, as speed enforcement cameras
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Tri-City Latino Festival Canceled for 2025 Due to Economic Challenges
Organizers of the Tri-City Latino Festival announced that this year’s event, originally scheduled for Sept. 20 in downtown Columbus,
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Former Muscogee County Schools Superintendent Dr. John A. Phillips Jr. Dies at 86
Dr. John A. Phillips Jr., a retired Muscogee County superintendent known for leading the school district through a period of
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Local Entrepreneur Launches Transportation Service for Ex-Offenders
Irma Mason's vision for GIM Transportation Services LLC began with a simple observation: formerly incarcerated individuals often struggle
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Golden Gloves Glory: Columbus Boxer Wins National Championship
Naseia Richardson-Moore, a 19-year-old boxer from Columbus, Georgia, captured the 2025 National Golden Gloves Championship title in the Elite Male
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Columbus Sisters Flip Into Publishing With Children’s Book G is for Gymnasts
Two young sisters from Columbus are making literary leaps with their new children’s book, G is for Gymnasts — a
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Power, Intimidation & Allegations: Sheriff’s Report Lifts the Lid on Columbus City Council
A leaked spreadsheet. Two arrests. A city manager under fire. A newly released investigative report from the Muscogee County Sheriff’
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Columbus Police Seek Suspect in Fatal Broadway Stabbing
Columbus police are searching for a suspect in a deadly stabbing that took place Tuesday afternoon in the city’s