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Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
By Janell Williams Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19th, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.
Barnes Siblings Confront City Council Over Corruption Allegations and Replacement Appointment
By Janell Williams Simi and Clairmont Barnes, children of the late City Council member Jerry “Pops” Barnes, addressed the council,
Muscogee County Revives Community Spirit with the Return of Summer Block Parties
By Leslie Hudgins Summer has officially begun in Muscogee County. To celebrate, Columbus Parks and Recreation has teamed up with
Race to the Runoff: Early Voting Kicks Off in Muscogee County"
By Leslie Hudgins The second race to the polls has officially begun here in Muscogee County as the public gears
Can We Stand in Line for More than a Chicken Sandwich from Popeyes?
By Wane A. Hailes It is indeed a sad situation when three Black men can’t come together as brothers,
Barnes Siblings Confront City Council Over Corruption Allegations and Replacement Appointment
By Janell Williams In a gripping and emotional meeting on Tuesday morning, Simi Barnes and her brother, Clairmont Barnes, the
City of Columbus Launches HARP to Aid Low-Income Homeowners with Accessibility Improvements
By Kirsten J. Barnes Low-income residents of Columbus will have an opportunity to receive free repairs and renovations to their
What Mystery? There was no “Mystery” at Columbus Council. Just Follow the Money
Byron Hickey Has Been Appointed To Succeed "Pops" Barnes as City Councilor For District One. Why Hasn'
Columbus City Council to Vote on 10-Year Renewal for Business Improvement District
By Kirsten J. Barnes The Columbus City Council will vote to renew the Business Improvement District, which will then stay
Third Annual Juneteenth Jubilee Brings History and Heritage to Columbus
By Kirsten J. Barnes Columbus officials want residents to learn the history and culture related to the newest national holiday
Swearing-In of Former Police Officer to Columbus Council Delayed Amid Uncertainty
By Kirsten J. Barnes The swearing-in of former Columbus Police Officer Byron Hickey to the Columbus Council has been postponed,
Georgia Voters Demand Wage Reform as Cost of Living Crisis Deepens
By Janell Williams In a resounding call for economic reform, 94% of voters in Georgia expressed that current working wages