Kirsten Barnes

The Second Half-Century Is All About Helping Others

By Kirsten Barnes I’m optimistic about life in a surprising but welcoming way. I’ve passed the half-century mark

Legislative Delegation Holds Town Hall For Constituents

Staff Report The Columbus Legislative Delegation met with constituents to discuss concerns and hot topics related to the 2025 Georgia

CHOOSE Act Applications Now Available in Alabama

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Jan. 2 announced applications for the CHOOSE Act, the state’s new Education Savings Account

Columbus Council Spent Two Hours Discussing Delinquent Licenses, Taxes

During the most recent Columbus Consolidated Government meeting, a follow-up to an independent audit of the business license revenue division

Figures Wins History Election in Alabama

Attorney Shomari Figures won the newly created minority 2nd Congressional District in Alabama, receiving nearly 53 percent or 157,092

Alabamians May Be Eligible For Stipends for Private Schools

The new website – chooseact.alabama.gov – provides Alabama families and private schools with the latest information about The CHOOSE Act Program, including eligibility information, an online application, program facts, important deadlines, as well as parent and ESP guides.

Afterschool and Summer Programs Can Apply For Alabama Funding Until Halloween

Alabama will award at least 45 grants up to $50,000 per local educations association, municipality, or not-for-profit organization to fund after school or summer enrichment programs.

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It's Time To Cast Your Vote Georgia

It’s time for Georgia to cast their votes. Although the voter registration deadline has passed, all registered voters can

Phenix City Awarded State Grant For Resurfacing Of Fontaine Road

This year, more than $15 million in state transportation funds have been awarded through the application-based program, and since the program began local projects in all 67 Alabama counties have been funded