Wane Hailes

A Conversation with Cathy Williams

2nd Congressional District Representative, Georgia State Board of Transportation In recent months, claims have circulated on social media suggesting that

We Don't Need More Neighborhoods — We Need Communities

One of the greatest things missing from America today is something many of us grew up experiencing but too few

Our Endorsements Reflect Experience, Character and a Vision for Columbus

Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody: A Lesson for Voters

Here’s a familiar story that is appropriate for a time such as this. An important job needed to be

Community Celebrates Sen. Ed Harbison's 34-Year Legacy of Service

Business leaders, elected officials, community advocates, family members and friends gathered Thursday, June 4, at the Columbus Museum to celebrate

Women Rally Behind Isaiah Hugley Ahead of Mayoral Runoff Election

As the campaign enters its final stretch before the June 16 mayoral runoff election, supporters of mayoral candidate Isaiah Hugley

Opinion: The Choice Now Belongs to the Voters

With early voting beginning this week, most — if not all — voters have already made their decisions about who they believe

Leadership Over Rhetoric: The Clear Choice for Columbus' Future

Disinformation has long played a powerful role in shaping political narratives, often traveling faster and reaching farther than verified facts.

If You Can't Be Kind, Be Quiet

One of the greatest lessons we can learn in life is that not every thought deserves to become words, and

The Cost of Chasing Achievement

Too often, education today seems less focused on learning and more focused on accumulating achievements that look impressive on a

Pick Up the Phone

Take this one from me. From one who has been there. If your mother calls you five times a day,

From the Publisher's Desk: Why Local Photographers Deserve a Closer Look for School Yearbooks

As Muscogee County families prepare each year for senior portraits, cap-and-gown photos, and the annual tradition of school