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You Can Call Him: Mr. Mayor
On June 16, 2026, Isaiah Hugley was elected the 71st mayor of Columbus, Georgia, making history in the process. Years
Don't Forget Who Put You There
First, let me congratulate the new members of the Columbus City Council: Simi Barnes, Sherrie Aaron, Dr. Cathy Cook, Becca
The Voters of Columbus have Spoken: They Want Change
The voters of Columbus have spoken, and they have sent a clear message: they want change. Beginning in January, Columbus
Civility Over Chaos: Which Will They Choose?
The people of Columbus have spoken, and their message could not be any clearer. They voted for civility over chaos.
The Election Lesson: Never Underestimate the Power of Black Media
One of the clearest lessons from the 2026 local election cycle is this: Black media matters. In fact, this election
Runoff Turnout Falls Below 25% as Columbus Elects New Mayor, Council Members
Fewer than one in four registered voters in Muscogee County participated in Tuesday's runoff election, which determined Columbus&
Coming This Weekend in the Courier Eco Latino Sunday Edition
Join us this weekend for a special and powerful Sunday Edition as we reflect on a historic moment for Columbus
Columbus Community Reinvestment Director Rob Scott to Depart for Leadership Role in Tampa
Rob Scott, director of Community Reinvestment for the Columbus Consolidated Government, has resigned from his position and will leave next
We Are Not a Monolith
One of the greatest strengths—and sometimes one of the greatest frustrations—of the Black community is that we are
Georgia Democrats, Black Caucus Applaud GOP Redistricting Retreat, Remain Wary of Future Map Changes
Georgia Democrats and members of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus welcomed Republican leaders’ decision to abandon plans to redraw the
Historic Leadership Across the Chattahoochee: Black Mayors Now Lead Columbus and Phenix City
The election of Isaiah Hugley as mayor of Columbus, Georgia, represents more than a local political victory. Coupled with the
Concession Is About More Than Numbers
In politics, losing is never easy. Candidates invest months of their lives, raise money, build organizations, and inspire supporters with