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Leaders voice frustration over Columbus council’s handling of new appointment
At a recent council meeting, a former city councilor and local faith leaders expressed their frustration and disappointment with the choice of a new council member.Leaders with the Columbus Chapter of the NAACP and the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance had strong words at Wednesday’s news conference.
Columbus City Council votes to have John Anker fill former councilor Judy Thomas’ seat
You can view the full interview in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — In a move that came hours after Judy Thomas’ resignation, a majority of the City
In split vote, Columbus Council appoints Anker to replace Thomas despite mayor’s objection
You’ve got a majority of people in this community that didn’t vote for an individual,” Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson said, “and now this council is going to appoint them?”
‘I’m shocked’: John Anker reacts to newly appointed Columbus council position
A new title for long time business owner and Columbus resident John  Anker, and he says the appointment as the newest city council member has him speechless
Columbus NAACP and clergy speaks against City Council’s appointment of John Anker
The Columbus Chapter of the NAACP and the Interdenominational Ministries Alliance voiced their disapproval of the events that occurred at Tuesday’s City Council
NAACP and pastors call for Columbus Council to recall vote appointing John Anker
They’re in-house Negroes,” the Rev. Johnny Flakes III said, referring to the two Black councilors who supported this move. “They carry the buckets of the water, and they have sold their souls.”
John Anker to fill former Columbus City Councilor Judy Thomas’ seat
In Tuesday’s City Council meeting, a majority (6-3) of the City Council voted to put John Anker as part of the board.
'Enough is enough.' Columbus pastor defends city manager, criticizes council appointment
Columbus clergy and civil ​rights leaders condemned the quick appointment of John Anker to the Columbus Council and ​demanded ​a recall of the vote ​during a Wednesday ​press ​news conference Wednesday at the City Services Center.
Former Columbus mayor holds press conference regarding talks of firing city manager
Former Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson will hold a press conference Friday, March 14, to address newly appointed City ...
Former Columbus mayor shows support for Isaiah Hugley. Did city councilors violate law?
Early conversations about who would fill former Columbus Councilor Judy Thomas’ seat prior to her resignation would have ...
Updated: Columbus council approves this new board in effort to stop Civic Center losses
Former Columbus Councilor Tyson Begly analyzed the civic center’s finances while serving as an interim citywide ...
Miss Georgia contestants arrive in Columbus ahead of pageant
The Miss Georgia pageant will take place in Columbus at the Rivercenter from June 11 - June 14 and News Leader 9 will be in ...
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Columbus' most important Black history sites, according to historian Rita Fuller-Yates
At first, they lived in tight-knit communities in downtown Columbus alleyway residences while white residents lived along the city's main thoroughfares. The Black community expanded east beginning ...
Columbus city councilor resigns from office after four terms. Here’s why.
The longtime councilor has ended her 18-year service, promising to continue supporting the Muscogee County community and her ...
Columbus swimming pools to reopen in May after years of repairs
The Columbus City Council announced that city pools will reopen in May after an eight-year closure due to repairs.