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Republicans retain supermajority in Montgomery, Democrats pick up a handful of seats

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama republicans still have a firm grasp on the state legislature, but democrats picked up a couple of seats in both chambers. “People are hurting,” said House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, D-Huntsville. “They’re looking less at party, more about who’s going to help me and who’s going to talk about helping me.”

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Governor appoints 2 Columbus lawyers as Muscogee County judges

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has selected two Columbus attorneys to serve as Muscogee County State Court judges. Kemp appointed Chief Recorder’s Court Judge David Ranieri and private practice attorney Alex Shalishali to the court. Judge Pete Temesgen is the only State Court judge in Muscogee County after Judge Andy Prather retired. The other position was created by the Georgia General Assembly when it added a third State Court judge for Muscogee County. According to the news release from the governor’s office: Ranieri began his legal career in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He served as a prosecutor for more than 21 years, handling misdemeanor and felony cases in the U.S. Army, the Muscogee County Solicitor General’s Office and the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. He also spent more than nine years in private practice, primarily handling civil litigation involving personal injury, construction, medical malpractice, transportation, insurance coverage, workers’ compensation and business disputes. Born and raised in Columbus, Judge Ranieri attended Columbus College before transferring to Mercer University on an Army ROTC scholarship. He graduated cum laude in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and earned his law degree from Mercer University in 1988. “I am

Muscogee County, GA · 1d

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Fans travel to Columbus for 36th Fountain City Classic

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Fans from across the state are traveling to Columbus to tailgate and attend the 36th annual Fountain City Classic, which is set for 2 p.m. Saturday at A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium. Local officials said the annual rivalry is expected to bring in more than $2 million...

Columbus, GA · 1d
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Columbus to name city building after the late Councilor Jerry ‘Pops' Barnes

The Columbus Consolidated Government is renaming the Boxwood Recreation Center in honor of the late Columbus Councilor Jerry “Pops” Barne s. CCG will conduct a ceremony marking the occasion Nov. 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the rec center, 1068 Enoch Drive. “The renaming honors Barnes for his public service to Columbus,” CCG said in a news release Wednesday. Columbus resident W. Greg Herring submitted the honorary designation application to the city clerk’s office, and the city council unanimously approved the resolution during its Oct. 13 meeting. “After the Boxwood Recreation Center had been closed for ten years, Councilor Barnes spearheaded its reopening in 2013,” Herring wrote in the application. “With his support the Boxwood Soccer Club, Path to Shine and Friends And Neighborhood Network were established at the Boxwood Center. With his leadership the East Carver Heights Community Development Corporation was started in 2021, these programs continue to this day.” Barnes died two years ago at age 80 from an unspecified illness. On the council for 17 years, he represented District 1, where the Boxwood Recreation Center is located. Among the city improvements Barnes helped lead to fruition are parks and recreation centers, hiring more police officers and opening a

Columbus, GA · 3d

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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, […]

Georgia · 5d

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36th annual Fountain City Classic brings together community for plenty of fun

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Fountain City Classic parade returned Saturday for the first time in three years as people attended events tied to the 36th annual Fountain City Classic game between the Albany State Golden Rams and the Fort Valley State Wildcats. People have attended events leading up to...

Columbus, GA · 14h

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Rep. Teddy Reese to honor World War II veteran James Sneed during Veterans Day celebration in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — State Representative Teddy Reese (D-Columbus) will participate in a Veterans Day celebration in the city to honor resident World War II veteran James Sneed. During the celebration, Reese will present Sneed with a resolution and a U.S. flag in recognition of his military service and contributions to his community. Reese emphasized […]

Columbus, GA · 1d

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Recall petition against Leslie Mayor Corey Capone dismissed

The recall petition against Leslie Mayor Corey Capone was dismissed as legally insufficient on Nov. 5. The recall petition application was submitted more than 15 days after the sponsor received […]

Leslie, GA · 2d

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Tri-City Veterans hold 4th annual Pop Barnes Veterans Day Cookout

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Tri-City Veterans organization held its 4th annual Pop Barnes Veterans Day Cookout on Friday at Cascade Hills Park. Retired service members attended the event and were honored. Several organizations set up as vendors to offer services to the veterans who attended. The event came less than a week before Veterans Day, which falls in the middle of next week. One in 10 Columbus residents are veterans.

Columbus, GA · 1d

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Seminole County and Terrell County meet Friday with playoff stakes in Week 12

DAWSON, Ga. (WALB) — As of now, Seminole County holds the final postseason spot at No. 32 and plays at Terrell County on Friday night in Dawson. Thirty-two teams make the postseason, and Terrell County is outside the field. Seminole County holds on to final spot. Seminole County has...

Dawson, GA · 2d

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Results coming in for Alabama sheriff races

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Residents in four counties headed to the polls Tuesday where they voted for, among other races, a new sheriff. Some other counties had races where there was no challenger. Covington, Crenshaw, Dallas, and Lee counties are selecting new top law enforcement officers. COVINGTON. Incumbent Sheriff Blake...

Alabama · 4d

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CNAW2News projects Cam Hunt wins Lee County Sheriff’s race

CNAW2News projects Cam Hunt won Lee County sheriff's race over write-in incumbent Jay Jones. Hunt plans culture change, jail reform, and quarterly public safety meetings when taking office in January. CNAW2News projects Cam Hunt as the winner of the Lee County sheriff’s race, following an election that drew significant attention...

Lee County, AL · 4d

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Phenix City Rotary Plans Year of Community Service

Phenix City Rotary officers chart a new year of community service above self. Their annual poinsettias sale is happening now through Nov. 9 with pickup on Nov. 23. Proceeds benefit area community service programs and agencies. Let us help you decorate for Christmas. The Rotary Annual Christmas Celebration is Monday, Dec. 14, at Noon. Interested community members are invited. Contact the Phenix City Rotary on Facebook. Pictured (L-R): Marie Gill, Treasurer; Jasponica Florence, Secretary; Chris Lammons, President, and Steve Pace, President-elect.

Phenix City, AL · 3d

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Fall Festival at Fort Mitchell

Families gathered on Saturday for the Fall Festival at the Fort at the Fort Mitchell Historic Site. The weather was perfect as people enjoyed the quilt show and museum in the Visitor’s Center. Across from the center, children participated in different activities, such as face painting, bow shooting, and petting a miniature pony. At the Tavern, the popular Sweet Shop nearly ran out of baked treats. Visitors also viewed the authentic carriages in the carriage house, toured the Fort, listened to live music at the Pavilion, and explored the many wooded trails.

Fort Mitchell, AL · 3d

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

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Columbus State hosts groundbreaking ceremony for $22.2 million technology center

Local education leaders and Columbus State University donors broke ground ceremonially Wednesday inside the Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center for the Jack and JoRhee Pezold Center for Emergent Technology which CSU announced last month. The $22.2 million center will house CSU’s new Institute for Emergent Technology, its robotics engineering program and its Coca-Cola Space Science Center, which the university will move from its downtown location. “This facility will provide expanded, state-of-the-art instructional spaces and laboratories, allow our Space Science Center to relocate and expand and serve as a regional hub for robotics education, testing and innovation,” CSU president Stuart Rayfield said in a speech during the ceremony. “It will fulfill the region’s growing demand for a technically skilled workforce.”

Columbus, GA · 2d

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Discover The Man-Made Wonder In Georgia That Most People Have Never Even Heard About

Somewhere in Meriwether County, Georgia, there’s a covered bridge that has been minding its own business and outlasting everything around it for well over a century. The Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge in Woodbury, Georgia is the kind of place that makes you genuinely annoyed at yourself for not knowing about it sooner.

Woodbury, GA · 6d

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Muscogee County voter turnout for November midterm election

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — This midterm election, Muscogee County increased both the number of registered active voters and turnout. Muscogee County election officials said the November 2022 midterm, Muscogee County had 120,202 active registered voters with turnout of 59,632 or 49.6%. In this midterm election, Muscogee County had 130,429 active registered voters with a turnout […]

Muscogee County, GA · 3d

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Russell County Explores Potential Pickleball Court in Fort Mitchell

FORT MITCHELL, Ala. — Russell County is exploring plans for a covered, lighted pickleball court at the Russell County Senior Activity Center in Fort Mitchell, contingent on securing federal recreation funding. Commissioner Cedric Darty, who represents District 5, is leading the county’s efforts to advance the proposal and expand...

Fort Mitchell, AL · 3d

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Russell County, Phenix City school tax renewals pass

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - Russell County Schools and Phenix City Schools officials said they were relieved after voters approved renewals of both districts’ mill school taxes in the November election. Russell County’s 4.5 mill tax and Phenix City’s 4 mill tax each passed with about 54% of the...

Phenix City, AL · 3d

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Political Strategist Karl Douglass Offers Insight Into Shifting Voting Patterns in Muscogee County

Ohio River South partner brings decades of political experience and public service to discussion of changing electoral landscape. With the political landscape continuing to evolve in Muscogee County, understanding the shifting voting patterns of local precincts has become increasingly important in assessing the direction of future elections. Few individuals bring...

Muscogee County, GA · 3d