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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries speaks at 39th Annual Black History Month Observance Breakfast

By Kirsten J. Barnes Columbus residents attended the 39th Annual Black History Month Observance Breakfast at the Columbus Convention and

Wane Hailes Feb 28, 2024

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Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission receives Governor’s Circle recognition

By Janell Williams   The Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission (KCBC) recently received a 2023 Governor’s Circle Award for its community

Wane Hailes Feb 28, 2024

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Edward DuBose Re-Elected to Fifth Term on NAACP National Board

ATLANTA – The Georgia NAACP proudly announces the re-election of Administrator Edward O. DuBose to his fifth consecutive term on the

Wane Hailes Feb 20, 2024

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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Headlines the 39th Annual Black History Month Observance Breakfast

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries was the guest speaker at the 39th Annual Black History Month Observance Breakfast whereover 1000

Wane Hailes Feb 19, 2024

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Horace King, Master Bridge Builder

By Janell Williams Today, it is easy enough to cross the Chattahoochee River to go from Columbus to Phenix City.

Wane Hailes Feb 19, 2024

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New Black History Trail opens on anniversary of activists’ murder

A new Black Heritage trail has opened in Columbus showcasing the history of a once thriving, yet almost forgotten black

Wane Hailes Feb 19, 2024

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Things to do in Columbus this Valentine’s Day

By Janell Williams   * Monica & Friends * The Official Afterparty * Forever Yours Galentine Event * Kids Night at Bradley Park Dr * Speed

Wane Hailes Feb 8, 2024

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Local Black elected officials mourn the loss of Georgia State Legislator Richard Smith

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier   Richard Smith, a member of the Georgia House of Representatives has passed away. He

Wane Hailes Feb 2, 2024

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Veteran, women-owned fitness center celebrates grand opening

By Janell Williams   Muscogee County proved that, rain or shine, there’s always time to work out. Many residents gathered

Wane Hailes Feb 2, 2024

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Local community-led organization holding opening meeting this Saturday

By Janell Williams   Community organization, A Call To Talk (ACTT), will begin hosting meetings at various local churches each Saturday

Wane Hailes Feb 2, 2024

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Local churches affected by post-pandemic burnout

By Trevyn Gray   COVID-19 has affected many things, and it seems that churches are no different. However, here in the

Wane Hailes Jan 25, 2024

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Local boutique owner heads to New York for Fashion Week

By Janell Williams   For some people, choosing an outfit is just a normal way to start their day. For Laketha

Wane Hailes Jan 25, 2024