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Politics

Gov. Kemp: Pirelli to Invest $1.2 Billion in Georgia Expansion

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Pirelli, a world leader in tire production, will create 1,000 new...

September 27, 2026

Arts & Culture

“LIVING BY DESIGN” RETURNS TO CLEO TV WITH JAKE AND JAZZ SMOLLETT FOR AN ALL-NEW SEASON PREMIERING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 AT 9P/8C

SILVER SPRING, MD – September 23, 2026 – CLEO TV’s hit lifestyle series LIVING BY DESIGN returns for an all-new season w...

September 27, 2026

Community

THE 9TH ANNUAL ATLANTA FASHION & POLO CLASSIC RAISES $30,000 FOR YOUTH EQUESTRIAN PROGRAMS IN RECORD-BREAKING NINTH YEAR

Over 3,000 attendees gathered for a star-studded afternoon featuring a special performance by Tyrese and matches by the...

September 27, 2026

Community

Request for Bids

RFB No. 27-0012 Electrical Fixtures, Parts and Supplies (Annual Contract) Due: October 28, 2026 – 2:30 PM Chadwick...

September 27, 2026

Community

RABIES IN THIS AREA!

A RACCOON NEAR OLD 19 SOUTH AND LOWERY ROAD IN SCHLEY COUNTY WAS TESTED ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2026, BY THE STATE LABORATOR...

September 26, 2026

Community

Georgia DJJ Names Teacher of the Year

(Decatur, GA) – The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) named Syntria Holmes-Jackson the 2026-2027 DJJ Teacher...

September 26, 2026

Community

Ekep Nkwelle’s Debut Album Caged Bird Out Now on Mack Avenue Records

September 25, 2026 - Today, rising vocalist Ekep Nkwelle released her long-awaited debut album Caged Bird, via Mack Aven...

September 26, 2026

Community

Historical Marker to Honor Rosetta Miller-Perry and The Tennessee Tribune

A historical marker honoring Mrs. Rosetta Miller-Perry and the enduring legacy of The Tennessee Tribune will be unveiled...

September 26, 2026

Community

Georgia DNR News Release: Need a Great Place to Fish - We Know Just the Right Location

OCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (September 23, 2026) – Need an outdoor adventure to add to your fall schedule? Plan a visit to one of...

September 25, 2026

Politics

Gov. Kemp Announces District Attorney Appointment

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the appointment of Lyndsey Walters as District Attorney for the Cordele...

September 25, 2026

Arts & Culture

NETFLIX'S A DIFFERENT WORLD IS NOW PLAYING

On September 21st in Atlanta, GA, the cast and crew of A Different World celebrated the series’ premiere at the Martin L...

September 25, 2026

Community

RABIES IN THIS AREA!

A RACCOON NEAR MT. HEBRON ROAD AND HARVEST ROAD AREA IN RANDOLPH COUNTY WAS TESTED ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2026, BY THE STAT...

September 24, 2026

Community

Sheriff Greg Countryman, Sr. is providing lunch for all motorcycle/trike/slingshot riders.

#TeamMCSO is proud to be participating and sponsoring the lunch for the 5th Annual Faith & Blue Cancer Awareness Motorcy...

September 24, 2026

Community

SIX COLUMBUS LEADERS SUPPORT NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS FOR PROBATE JUDGES

COLUMBUS, Ga. — Six prominent Columbus leaders have joined nearly 70 current and former elected officials, faith leaders...

September 23, 2026

Community

Ye Returns to Chicago to Honor His Mother as Donda West Receives Street Dedication

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, returned to his hometown of Chicago Tuesday for a deeply personal tribute to his late...

September 23, 2026

Community

Nolan Wells’ Family Demands Answers After Mississippi Grand Jury Declines Charges

The family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells says its search for answers is far from over after a Mississippi grand jury declin...

September 23, 2026

Business

After Racism Online Left Their Child in Tears, Two Parents Built the Social Network They Wished Existed

PHOENIX, Ariz., September 15, 2026 - When Susan and Darryl Mobley’s young child came to them distraught after experienci...

September 22, 2026

Health

Determined to Keep Her Daughter’s Legacy Alive, Columbus Nurse Advocates for Childhood Cancer Patients

Columbus, Ga. (Sept. 22, 2026) — When registered nurse Katy McRae recently joined more than 115 people for the signing o...

September 22, 2026

Arts & Culture

PEACOCK’S NEW TRUE CRIME DOCUMENTARY ‘KILL. BURY. PRINT.’ PREMIERES ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 27

📰 Peacock’s new true-crime documentary, produced by MS NOW host Rachel Maddow, “KILL. BURY. PRINT.,” premieres Sunday,...

September 21, 2026

Arts & Culture

Kerry Douglas’ Blacksmoke Music Worldwide Expands Its Empire With Film & Reality TV Building A Diverse Entertainment Content Slate

Led by CEO Kerry Douglas, the three-time #1 ranked Gospel music label has been strategically developing a diverse slate...

September 21, 2026

Arts & Culture

At CBCF conference, a panel asks what Black public figures owe the people who follow them

WASHINGTON — Among the more than 100 policy forums and brain trusts at this year's Congressional Black Caucus Foundation...

September 21, 2026

Community

Public open house set for proposed Columbus roundabouts

Columbus residents can learn more about a proposal to add roundabouts to two local bridges at a public open house next m...

September 21, 2026

Sports

Coco Jones: Grammy Winner, "Bel-Air" Star and Now an NBA Wife

Long before she became known as Donovan Mitchell's wife, Coco Jones was already building a career spanning television, f...

September 20, 2026

Education

HBCU Leaders, Corporate Partners Convene in D.C. to Strengthen Support for Black Colleges' Athletic Programs

Commissioners from HBCU athletic conferences joined university presidents and corporate leaders in Washington on Tuesday...

September 20, 2026