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As we work to build a City Council that truly reflects the demographic makeup of our community, does having multiple

Russell County, Franchise Missionary Baptist Church to Honor Dr. Raymond Cochran with Series of Retirement Events

Community leaders, elected officials and congregants will gather over the coming weeks to honor the legacy and retirement of Dr.

A View from a Pew: Stop Worrying About If He’s Coming — Just Be Ready When He Does

From where I sit — from this pew — I’ve learned something about faith that took me years to understand. Most

Commentary: If You’re Going to Dig a Grave… Dig Two

From where I sit, I’ve seen elections come and go. I’ve watched good people rise. I’ve watched

Celebrating 28 Days of Black Excellence. Past and Present: Rev. Robert L. Holston

Throughout the month of February, The Courier Eco Latino honors Black History Month by spotlighting one local African American leader—

Congressman Bishop Mourns Passing of Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson

U.S. Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (D-GA) released a heartfelt statement Tuesday following the passing of civil rights

IN MEMORIAM: Eternal Salute to The Reverend Dr. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.

By Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association God always will bless the oppressed

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson: A Voice That Refused to Be Silenced

Civil rights leader, presidential candidate and founder of Operation PUSH leaves an indelible mark on American history The Rev. Jesse

The Week in Review with State Representative Carolyn Hugley, Minority Leader

State Rep. Carolyn Hugley and her House colleagues returned to the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, Feb. 9, to begin

A Pictorial View of the 41st Annual Black History Month Observance Breakfast & Reception

Black History Month Observance Breakfast Draws Sold-Out Crowd for 41st Annual Celebration

A sold-out crowd gathered Monday morning, Feb. 16, 2026, for the 41st annual Black History Month Observance Breakfast, an

Columbus Jack and Jill Chapter to Host Youth-Led “Courageous Conversation” Virtual Dialogue

The Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Columbus, Georgia Chapter will host a youth-centered virtual dialogue, “Courageous Conversation,” on