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Dr. David Lewis named finalist for Georgia Superintendent of the Year

Dr. David Lewis named finalist for Georgia Superintendent of the Year COLUMBUS, GA – The Muscogee County School District (MCSD) proudly announces that Superintendent Dr. David Lewis has been named a finalist for the prestigious Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA) Superintendent of the Year award. This recognition reflects Dr. Lewis' visionary leadership…

Muscogee County, GA · 15d

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Muscogee County's David Lewis is a finalist to be Georgia Superintendent of the Year

David Lewis, superintendent of the Muscogee County School District, is a finalist to be the 2027 Georgia Superintendent of the Year. Lewis, Kenneth Dyer of Dougherty County, Craig Lockhart of Valdosta and Mychele Rhodes of McDuffie County are the finalists selected by the Georgia School Superintendents Association. The GSSA announced the finalists in a graphic on its website . The Ledger-Enquirer’s reporting during Lewis’ 13 years as MCSD superintendent shows the school district’s progress: The graduation rate of 96.3% in the class of 2026 is MCSD’s highest since Georgia started reporting results based on its current calculation 14 years ago All nine MCSD high schools in 2026 had graduation rates above the state average of 88.5%, which also is at a record high, according to the Georgia Department of Education. MCSD has outperformed the state and national average SAT scores for the eighth straight year. The district’s average composite SAT score of 1073 is a 39-point increase from 2025 as six of MCSD’s nine high schools improved their average score. “I am truly humbled by the nomination and proud to represent our district and community,” Lewis told the Ledger-Enquirer in an emailed interview. “The other three nominees are all fine

Muscogee County, GA · 15d

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Columbus voters react as Georgia sees record early voting turnout

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - More than one million Georgians have voted in person during the first week of early voting, according to the Georgia Secretary of State’s website. In 2022, more than 800 voters had cast ballots by this same point in early voting, according to the Georgia Secretary of State’s website.

Columbus, GA · 16d
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DHR director gives report to commission

Russell County Department of Human Resources (DHR) Director Wanda Jean Martin presented her annual update to the Russell County Commission on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, highlighting soaring community needs, high caseloads, and her upcoming retirement. Martin announced she will retire on Jan. 2, 2027, after completing 12 years of service...

Russell County, AL · 16d
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Muscogee county students call for more band funding as they say instruments fall apart

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Students and parents in the Muscogee County School District are calling for increased funding for school band programs, saying aging instruments are falling apart during practices and performances. During Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, several students from Jordan Vocational High School brought damaged instruments before board members, describing equipment held […]

Muscogee County, GA · 17d

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St. Simons resident Gen. Magnus named to Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame

Brooklyn native and current resident of St. Simons Island, retired 4-Star General Robert Magnus, has been inducted into the 2026 Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame (GMVHOF) Announcement of the honor, together with 15 other deserving Georgia veterans, was made by GMVHOF President and CEO Col. Rick White (USA-Ret). Robert...

Georgia · 17d

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UPDATE: Roads reopened following gas leak in Waverly Hall

The gas leak near Georgia Highway 85 and Ridgeway Road has been located and is currently being addressed. ✅ All roads are back open, and traffic may resume as normal. We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation while crews worked to address the situation. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe!

Waverly Hall, GA · 17d

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Gov. Kemp: Blue Bird Invests $300 Million in Peach County

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp today announced that Blue Bird Corporation is expanding its existing footprint in Peach County. He says the company is investing an estimated $300 million in a new manufacturing facility in Fort Valley, creating 375 new jobs over the next three years.

Peach County, GA · 16d

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Retirees Are Quietly Settling Into Americus, Georgia Where Brick Downtown Homes Stay Affordable

Some towns shout for attention, and some just wait for the right people to find them. Americus, Georgia, is the waiting kind, a small county seat where retirees are looking for older brick homes, a slower pace, and costs that do not crush a fixed income. I spent time digging...

Americus, GA · 16d

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Leaders and students unite for the Mill District growth

Community leaders, business owners, and students gathered for an event hosted by The Mill District in Columbus, Georgia, to promote economic growth and strengthen community connections.

Columbus, GA · 18d

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Tricks, Treats & Tall Tales: Historic Westville Village Invites Columbus, Georgia to Celebrate Halloween

Historic Westville Village introduces a new Halloween tradition with trick-or-treating, interactive theater, storytelling, and family-friendly fun on October 31. This Halloween, Historic Westville Village is inviting Columbus to step back in time for an afternoon of tricks, treats, and a few tall tales. On Saturday, October 31, from 10 a.m....

Columbus, GA · 17d

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DPH confirms new measles case, urges vaccination

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated Macon County resident, bringing Georgia's 2026 total to 22 cases, compared to 10 cases in all of 2025. The individual is isolating at home, and unvaccinated close contacts are quarantining. Although the individual has no known travel history, they had contact with a confirmed measles case from Pennsylvania, where an ongoing measles outbreak has surpassed 1,100 cases. DPH is working to identify others who may have been exposed. Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves. The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is the best protection against measles. "The MMR vaccine is safe and effective. Measles spreads quickly, and vaccination now can help prevent further spread," said Cherie Drenzek, DVM, MS, state epidemiologist. "One dose provides about 93% protection against measles, and two doses increase protection to about 97%." The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine for children: the first at 12–15 months and the second at 4–6 years. Infants 6–11 months old traveling

Macon County, GA · 19d

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Sunday Conversation: Calvin Smyre reflects on Columbus careers, city leaders

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Former Columbus lawmaker Calvin Smyre has left a lasting legacy on the Columbus community with his decade-long service to residents. Smyre, who has now been retired for nearly five years, previously represented District 140 in Columbus and served almost 50 years in the Georgia General Assemblies. Despite Smyre being retired, he […]

Columbus, GA · 19d

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This Overlooked Georgia Town Has Homes Under $160,000 That Locals Are Snapping Up Fast

Nobody puts a “For Sale” sign in front of their best-kept secret, but Americus, Georgia just got found out. Tucked into the southwest corner of the state, this town has been quietly offering something the rest of Georgia has been desperately searching for, and the word is finally getting out.

Americus, GA · 24d

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I-85 NB in Macon County back open after crash

MACON COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - The northbound lanes of Interstate 85 in Macon County are back open after a Monday morning crash. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and ALGO Traffic, the crash happened near mile marker 26, past Exit 26 (Alabama 229) around 7:46 a.m. As of 9:02...

Macon County, AL · 18d

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Phenix City Schools to discuss funding initiatives, school improvements at upcoming PCS Community Update

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — Phenix City Schools (PCS) is inviting the surrounding community to join them for their PCS Community Update on Tuesday, Oct. 27 to discuss some of their current and upcoming initiatives. According to PCS, the district update will involve Phenix City Superintendent Nathan Walters and Phenix City Board of Education members […]

Phenix City, AL · 20d