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Runoff Turnout Falls Below 25% as Columbus Elects New Mayor, Council Members READ MORE The Election Lesson: Never Underestimate the
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Columbus Speaks: Calls for True Representation & Transparency in Local Government
Columbus Deserves Transparency, Not Backroom Deals READ MORE The Need for True Representation in Columbus READ MORE
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Letter to The Editor...The Need for True Representation in Columbus
Dear Editor, As a concerned citizen of Columbus, Georgia, I am troubled by the disconnect between our city's
Birmingham FBI Special Agent In Charge Carlton Peeples Retires
Carlton Peeples, special agent in charge of the Birmingham Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), announced his retirement
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Letter to the Editor...Columbus Deserves Transparency, Not Backroom Deals
As a proud resident of District 6, an educator and an engaged community volunteer, I am deeply concerned about the
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Columbus State to Celebrate Cody the Cougar’s 55th Birthday with Community Event
Staff Report Columbus State University will celebrate the 55th birthday of its beloved mascot, Cody the Cougar, with a community-
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Parole Violation Leads to Fugitive Arrest for 1979 Columbus Officer Murder Case
Staff Report The Columbus Police Department’s Fugitive Unit arrested Robert Jackson, 61, on March 21, 2025, in connection with
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Nine Arrested in Columbus Gang-Related Drug and Firearms Bust
Staff Report A police operation led to the arrest of nine documented gang members on March 16, 2025, after the
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Five Inducted Into Columbus State University’s College of Education & Health Professions Hall of Fame
Staff Report Columbus State University’s College of Education & Health Professions has inducted five distinguished alumni into its Hall
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Citizens Pack City Council Meeting to Challenge John Anker’s Appointment
By Janell Williams A packed city council meeting Tuesday night saw numerous citizens voice their opinions on the recent appointment
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Georgia Lawmakers Debate Key Legislation as 2025 Session Nears Final Weeks
Staff Report On Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2025, my legislative colleagues and I returned to the Gold Dome for Legislative Day
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Community Leaders Demand Transparency, Urge Public to Attend Columbus Council Meeting
By Janell Williams Community leaders held a press conference ahead of Tuesday's Columbus City Council meeting, urging Mayor
Moving Forward Together: A Call for Unity and Action
A town hall meeting at St. Paul AMA Church Monday evening was a call for unity. In a time of