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‘It follows you forever’: Iraq veteran from Albany shares his story

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Before Albert Campbell built a career selling cars in Albany, he served in the Army during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Today, he says the lessons he learned in the military helped him succeed. But the hardships of war have stayed with him, too. He hopes his story will help people understand the sacrifices he says are sometimes overlooked on Veterans Day.

Albany, GA · 1d
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Dougherty Co. attorney appointed to state court judgeship by Gov. Brian Kemp

DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — An attorney from Dougherty County has been appointed to serve as a judge on the State Court of Muscogee County. The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners offered their congratulations to County Attorney Alex Shalishali on his appointment Monday, Nov. 9. Shalishali is one of three appointees announced by Governor Brian Kemp. He will fill a new judgeship established by House Bill 1258 in the 2026 session of the Georgia General Assembly.

Dougherty County, GA · 3d
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Annual Nov. 11 Veterans Day observance draws families, officials to Warner Robins ceremony

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (WGXA) — Veterans were honored across the country on Wednesday, including during an annual Veterans Day ceremony in Warner Robins. The City of Warner Robins hosted its yearly ceremony, recognizing veterans from the community, including three veterans who are more than 100 years old. VETERANS DAY...

Warner Robins, GA · 1d
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Columbus father-son duo is second family pair inducted into US Army Ranger Hall of Fame

This summer, Blair Brown , executive director of the National Ranger Memorial Foundation, was inducted into the U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame . He joined his father, 81-year-old retired Maj. Roger Brown, who was inducted in 2004, making the Browns only the second family pair in the Ranger Hall of Fame. According to the National Ranger Memorial Foundation website , 510 people have been inducted since 1992. U.S. Army Rangers make up the military’s 75th Ranger Regiment. The regiment’s 3rd Battalion, Special Troops Battalion and Intelligence Battalion are stationed at Fort Benning. The National Ranger Memorial at Fort Benning was built in 1992. The monument includes more than 7,000 stones, Blair said, honoring retired and active-duty Rangers. When Blair was inducted as an honorary hall of fame member June 24, he stood aside several general officers and the widow of a Delta Force member who fought in the Battle of Mogadishu. “I get to work around a lot of these people every day, and then to be considered amongst them as a peer was just overwhelmingly humbling,” Blair told the Ledger-Enquirer. Roger Brown’s service as a Ranger Roger grew up in California and joined the Army at 17. Early

Columbus, GA · 1d

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Pinnacle sign installed on River Road; Synovus-Pinnacle integration efforts continue

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The merger between Synovus and Pinnacle is continuing its integration process. Crews were seen at the Synovus Bank on River Road Monday afternoon, replacing the buildings existing signs with Pinnacle Financial Partners signage. The two banks officially merged in January, creating a $117 billion regional bank. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Synovus, Pinnacle merger […]

Columbus, GA · 2d

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Columbus announces District 4 neighborhood meeting

Columbus District 4 neighborhood meeting scheduled for November 17 to discuss community cleanup efforts. City will provide cleanup kits and debris pickup assistance; additional district meetings planned. The City of Columbus is inviting residents to take part in an effort to clean up neighborhoods across the community. A District 4...

Columbus, GA · 2d

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Phoebe Hospital holds annual Veterans Day program with school choir

Phoebe Hospital held its annual Veterans Day program with a performance by the Lake Park Elementary School children’s choir.

Albany, GA · 1d

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Rep. Carolyn Hugley nominated for Georgia House Speaker

Georgia · 5h

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Lake Lanier and other reservoirs get lower; drought operations kick in

As unusually dry conditions drag on in Georgia and neighboring states, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun drought operations affecting dams along the Chattahoochee River, including Buford Dam on Lake Lanier. The Corps has limited the amount of water it releases from Lanier for months, according to James...

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Marcus Fuller chosen as next superintendent of Lee County Schools

LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - Lee County school leaders have selected a familiar face to serve as the district’s next superintendent as Dr. Mike Howard prepares to retire at the end of the year. At Tuesday night’s Lee County School Board meeting, members chose Marcus Fuller from a field...

Lee County, AL · 1d

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Smiths Station City Council appoints new mayor after Richard Cooley's death

The Smiths Station City Council appointed a new mayor Tuesday night. In a 4-0 vote, the council decided Mayor Pro Tem Victoria Green will be the city’s next mayor. Green abstained from the vote. Green will fill the vacancy left by Mayor Richard Cooley, who died Oct. 24 at Columbus Hospice House. He was 79. Cooley became interim mayor of Smiths Station in December 2023 after Bubba Copeland’s death by suicide . He was elected to a full term as mayor in August 2025. According to Alabama law, the city council fills the vacancy by electing a successor to serve the remainder of the four-year term, which runs through November 2029. Smiths Station followed this process after Copeland and Cooley died. Green is from Phenix City and worked at TSYS/Global Payments for 25 years. She has served as a Smiths Station councilor for six years. “I don’t think six years ago I saw myself in this position,” Green told the Ledger-Enquirer. “My home has been here for 21 years, and I just want my home to be successful, to be prosperous, to be safe, and (for) us to be proud of where we come from.” Smiths Station resident Makenzie Hartley,

Smiths Station, AL · 2d

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Alabama college, university counties shift toward Democrats in midterms

While Democrats saw gains in every Alabama county last week, shifts in counties holding three of the state’s major universities were notable. In Tuscaloosa County, home of the University of Alabama, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones won 54%-45% over Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville, a reversal from 2022, when Republican Gov. Kay Ivey won against Democratic nominee Yolanda Flowers, 62%-34%.

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Columbus State to host Veterans Day event for students and community

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus State University will host a Veterans Day event Wednesday for students, staff and community members. The event starts at 10 a.m. with opening remarks from retired U.S. Army Col. John House. Boots and Bites, with food, music and activities, will follow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Columbus, GA · 2d

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These Columbus area veterans served our country - and they continue to serve our community

This Veterans Day, the Ledger-Enquirer is highlighting Columbus area military veterans who, after serving our country on active duty, have continued serve our community. We asked our readers to nominate deserving veterans for our “11 on the 11th” project. As you’ll see below, we’re actually featuring 16 because, well, how can you pare down a list when everyone on it is so deserving. These are meant to be snapshots, literally and figuratively, as it’s nearly impossible to adequately summarize the contributions of so many, who stepped up to serve our country. Bryan Hall Bryan Hall , a U.S. Army Veteran, said he grew up a lot during his service. “I felt like I was a man at that time but was faced with some hard things to where I had to care for other guys, and so that kind of forced the hand a little bit,” Hall told the Ledger-Enquirer. “I learned discipline, determination, kind of adopted a no-quit attitude, which I’ve carried through to this day. “I’m very grateful for a lot of very unique experiences that the average person will never get to participate in their lifetime. I’ve been very blessed in that aspect, and very grateful for

Columbus, GA · 1d

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The Legend Behind Georgia's Most Haunted Bridge

For more than 40 years, folks have claimed that drivers who set a candy bar on their hood inside Concord Covered Bridge in Georgia will hear the footsteps of ghost children clamoring for the sweet treat. Drivers, of course, use the bridge by day to make their way between Smyrna and Mableton, but come nightfall, […]

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Governor-elect Tommy Tuberville proposes using National Guard to fight crime in Montgomery

AUBURN, Ala. (WAKA) – In his victory speech in Auburn, Governor-elect Tommy Tuberville proposed using National Guard troops to fight crime in Montgomery. He told his crowd of supporters, “Folks, I’m going to clean up Montgomery, Alabama. I give you my word. I will make it safe to walk the streets of downtown Montgomery, even if I have to put the National Guard on every damn corner,” he said to applause and cheers.

Montgomery, AL · 8d

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The Georgia farm that shaped Jimmy Carter will now be protected forever

The Conservation Fund acquired Jimmy Carter's historic family farm to expand Georgia's Lanahassee Creek Wildlife area.

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State Rep. and Senator-elect Teddy Reese joins veterans in honoring 104 year old World War II Hero

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Georgia State Representative and Senator-elect Teddy Reese and local veterans joined the ROTC program at Jordan Vocational High School on Monday in a celebration honoring 104-year-old local World War II veteran James Sneed. The ceremony kicked off with the ROTC program presenting colors and a song selection performed by the school’s […]

Columbus, GA · 3d

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3 more measles cases confirmed in Georgia

All three new cases were close contacts of a previous case confirmed last month.

Macon County, GA · 2d

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Sumter County Board of Education discusses attendance and tax revenue

The Sumter County Board of Education met on Nov. 9. Attendance was a key concern. Superintendent Jerry Sanders said they are working on getting kids to school. “We’re above 96 […]

Sumter County, GA · 3d