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Federal judge sends Zula Casino lawsuit back to Georgia state court

Federal judge Clay D. Land sent Georgia Gambling Recovery LLC’s lawsuit against Zula Casino’s operator and two Blazesoft companies back to Georgia state court on November 3, 2026. His order grants the plaintiff’s request to return the case to the State Court of Muscogee County. The case...

Georgia · 6d
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Randy Robertson retains Georgia Senate seat. Teddy Reese wins Districts 15

Now that millions of votes have been cast statewide in the 2026 midterm election, state Sen. Randy Robertson (R-Cataula) holds on to his seat in the Georgia Senate, and state Rep. Teddy Reese (D-Columbus) will fill the seat state Sen. Ed Harbison (D-Columbus) retires from this year. Shortly after midnight as Tuesday nigth became Wednesday morning, with an estimated 99% of total votes counted, the AP reported Robertson won 57.8% of the votes in his race against Democratic challenger Jeff Lowe of Greenville. The AP also reported Reese won 71.2% of the votes in his race against the Republican nominee, construction worker Chuck Hand of Butler, with an estimated 99% of total votes counted. Georgia Senate District 15 race District 15 comprises Macon, Marion, Talbot, Taylor and Schley counties as well as portions of Chattahoochee County and Muscogee County. Reese lives in Columbus and works as an attorney . He was elected state representative of Georgia’s District 140 in 2022. Hand was an officer in the local Republican Party. He was originally running for the Congressional District 2 seat, which is filled by U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-Albany), but he dropped out of that race to run for the state

Georgia · 8d

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Results in for 4 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 selected new top law enforcement officers. COVINGTON. Incumbent Sheriff Blake Turman...

Alabama · 8d
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Kemp Expected to Appoint Ranieri, Shalishali to Muscogee County State Court Judgeships

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is expected to appoint David B. Ranieri and Alex M. Shalishali to two judgeships on the State Court of Muscogee County, according to sources familiar with the anticipated appointments who spoke with The Courier Eco Latino. Although an official announcement has not been made, sources indicate...

Muscogee County, GA · 6d
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Third annual Veteran’s Day Community Event to honor veterans, active-duty members and families

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers is preparing for their third annual Veteran’s Day Community Event to honor veterans, active-duty members and their families, offering various resources and career opportunities. According to Goodwill officials, this annual event pays homage to the many veterans, active-duty members, transitioning service members, military spouses and […]

Columbus, GA · 8d

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Smiths Station has 60 days to appoint new mayor

The Smiths Station City Council meeting held on Oct. 27, 2026, began with a somber tone as the council honored the late Mayor Richard Cooley, who passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24. His memorial service was held at Smiths Station Baptist Church at 11 a.m. on Oct. 29, and a condolence book is available for citizens at City Hall.

Smiths Station, AL · 7d

WRBL News 3

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Opelika mobile wellness clinic to offer residents health screenings and services

OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) — With the fall season officially here and the temperatures steadily dropping, it is that time of year for residents to prioritize their health. Opelika’s Neighborhood Mobile Wellness Clinic is returning to the Lee County area to provide their resources and services to community members in need. Officials say this effort makes it […]

Opelika, AL · 8d

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Columbus to rename Boxwood Recreation Center in honor of Jerry “Pops” Barnes

Columbus will rename Boxwood Recreation Center to Jerry 'Pops' Barnes Recreation Center on November 13. The ceremony honors former City Council member Barnes' public service to the Columbus community. The Columbus Consolidated Government will hold a ceremony next week to rename the Boxwood Recreation Center in honor of former Columbus...

Columbus, GA · 7d

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This Historic Georgia Jail Is Now One Of The State’s Most Fascinating Museums

The sheriff and his family once lived downstairs, while the inmates slept in cells right above their heads. I can’t imagine a stranger commute to work. Talk about bringing the job home. That building kept doing jail duty until 1992. Now it holds old uniforms, vintage dresses, firefighter history,...

Barnesville, GA · 8d

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A City Ready to Come Together

There is something in the air in Columbus these days. Something you cannot quite put your finger on, but you can certainly feel. You can hear it in conversations at the grocery store, after Sunday morning worship, in the barbershop, at the beauty salon and in the stands at a Friday night football game. It's a sense of anticipation. A renewed spirit of optimism. A feeling that perhaps, just perhaps, Columbus is standing at the beginning of something special.

Columbus, GA · 10d

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

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Penny Brown Reynolds declared winner for Georgia secretary of state election

With approximately 93% of the votes counted statewide, the Democratic nominee, former Fulton County judge Penny Brown Reynolds, is declared the winner with 55.6% of the vote, according to the Associated Press. Republican nominee, state Rep. Tim Fleming of Covington, loses with 44.4%, according to the AP. In Muscogee County, Reynolds is up approximately 36.1 points, AP reported. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger did not run for reelection because he chose to run for governor instead, but he lost in the Republican primary. Reynolds is best known as the host of the Daytime Emmy-winning show “ Family Court with Judge Penny. ” She later taught at Georgia State University and served in the Biden administration as a deputy assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “The people are owed integrity,” Reynolds was reported as saying . Reynolds pledged to run the office like a CEO, expand voter access, protect seniors from fraud and install new voting equipment statewide. She defended mail-in voting as a crucial option for elderly, disabled and overseas voters. Fleming, a small-business owner and former chief of staff to Gov. Brian Kemp, ran on the slogan “Experience Matters.” During his campaign, he pointed to his

Georgia · 8d

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

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Columbus votes 2026: Live results for Georgia school superintendent election

The 2026 election in Georgia includes the state school superintendent race on the Nov. 3 ballot. The superintendent leads the Georgia Department of Education, which oversees the state’s K-12 public schools, manages the allocation of state and federal education funds to local school districts, and sets and administers policies for curriculum standards and statewide standardized testing for accountability. Richard Woods , the Republican incumbent, taught high school social studies for 14 years and worked as a principal, prekindergarten director and curriculum director, according to his campaign website. He was first elected state school superintendent in 2014. Democratic nominee Lydia Powell is an assistant principal in Henry County. She has been an educator for 26 years, including as a teacher in DeKalb, Clayton and Fayette counties, according to her campaign website. She has served on the Fayette County High School Principal’s Advisory Council and the Health Occupations Students of America Advisory Board. Powell also has been a Parent Teacher Student Organization president. With an estimated 28% of the votes counted, the Associated Press reports Powell leads Woods 59.9% to 40.1%. Here are the live results with the latest vote totals: Rodney Manley of the Georgia Trust for Local News contributed to

Columbus, GA · 8d

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Church event aims to help veterans

LEE COUNTY — On Wednesday, Nov. 11, the country will pause to honor our nation’s military veterans, and a local group has plans to help local veterans beyond the ceremonies. The following Saturday, Nov. 14, the Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church Veterans Ministry will host a community event for local veterans and their families.

Lee County, AL · 9d

Americus Times-Recorder

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Americus cracks down on donut trucks

The Americus City Council created an ordinance amendment requiring doughnut and coffee trucks to pay the $100 daily regulatory fee for mobile food trucks. Donut and coffee trucks were previously […]

Americus, GA · 11d

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Paraprofessional removed from Georgia school campus after allegations

A paraprofessional at a Georgia primary school has been removed from campus amid an ongoing investigation into allegations involving the employee’s conduct, according to school officials.

Lamar County, GA · 8d

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

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Democrat Tanya Miller wins race for Georgia's attorney general

The Democratic nominee, state Rep. Tanya Miller will be the next Georgia attorney general, according to the Associated Press. Miller of Atlanta received 44.5% of the vote to beat Republican state Sen. Brian Strickland to replace Chris Carr, who did not seek reelection. She represents House District 62 and chairs the House Democratic Caucus. She has more than two decades of courtroom experience as a prosecutor and assistant district attorney in Fulton County, and she also worked as an attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice. Miller said she would support law enforcement with training and crime-prevention programs, reported the Ledger-Enquirer . She also wants to divert nonviolent, first-time offenders from prison and help formerly incarcerated people find jobs. “When you are the attorney general, your fealty is to the law,” Miller told the Georgia Recorder. Strickland, who was endorsed by Gov. Kemp, represents Senate District 42 and chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee. Strickland said the attorney general should focus on violent criminals, organized crime networks and gangs. “We still have a big gang problem in every corner of our state,” Strickland told the Georgia Recorder. He would also prioritize human trafficking, fentanyl distribution, consumer fraud, identity theft, and scams

Georgia · 8d

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms visits Columbus for second day of campaign tour

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms paid the city of Columbus a visit Saturday morning for the second day of her 'Georgia's Voice, Georgia's Vote' tour just days ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections. Several Fountain City residents welcomed Democratic candidate Bottoms to the Chattahoochee...

Columbus, GA · 10d

WHNT News 19

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Tommy Tuberville declares victory in Alabama governor’s race

Tommy Tuberville declared victory in the Alabama governor's race at a party in Auburn on Tuesday night.

Alabama · 8d

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WTVM 2026 Election coverage

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - WTVM will have all things from election coverage, latest results, reporter live shots, and an exclusive panel moderated by Dee Armstrong. You can view the election results here. WTVM election coverage:. We will also have reporters at the Georgia Senate race, Georgia Governors race, Alabama governors...

Columbus, GA · 8d