As we jump into 2025, we reflect on the significant events and stories that shaped our community throughout 2024. Here's a month-by-month recap of some of the most impactful articles featured in The Courier.

January

Local boutique owner heads to New York for Fashion Week

Alabama is first state to test nitrogen-induced execution

February

Veteran, women-owned fitness center celebrates grand opening

Local Black elected officials mourn the loss of Georgia State Legislator Richard Smith

March

Community rallies against proposed rezoning: Residents fear loss of identity

Muscogee County School District: What the candidates think District 7 needs

April

The Perfect Appointment

Sweet success: New Black-owned dessert shop delights locals

May

Remembering District Attorney Stacey Jackson

Rising Gun Violence in Columbus, GA: Innocent Victims Caught in Crossfire

June

Georgia Voters Demand Wage Reform as Cost of Living Crisis Deepens

Barnes Siblings Confront City Council Over Corruption Allegations and Replacement Appointment

July

NACA Home Purchase Program Offers Path to Homeownership Without Down Payment or High Credit Score

Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump at Butler Rally: Shooter Killed, One Dead, Two Injured

August

Project 2025: The Blueprint for America’s Democratic Demise

She wins, We go: Aaliyah Butler's Olympic Recap and Support System

September

Nationally Ranked Red Devils Survive Thrilling Shootout with Dothan Wolves, 42-35

Operation Sweet Silence puts 31 Columbus gang members in jail

October

Delays Prevent Land Bank Authority Renovations, Creation of Housing

Time-Out: The Classic is Back!

November

Democratic challenger Shevon Thomas wins Muscogee County Solicitor General

Republican incumbent Don Kelly wins District Attorney Chattahoochee Judicial Court

Long-serving Democratic Congressman Sanford Bishop wins Georgia congressional race

Special Operations Sweep Results in Gang, Drug Arrests in Columbus

December

G.W. Carver Tigers Dominate Georgia 2A State Championship

President Biden Pardons Son Amid Controversy; Local Reactions in Columbus

We extend our gratitude to our readers for their continued support and engagement. As we look forward to 2025, we remain committed to delivering the news that matters most to our community.