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Columbus gas station delivers $213K Valentine’s Day lottery win

Valentine’s Day turned into a six‑figure celebration for one Columbus lottery player.

By Leonard HallFebruary 18, 2026 at 10:26 am EST

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Step up to the plate: Columbus Clingstones to host job fair Saturday

The Columbus Clingstones are inviting job seekers to join their staff for the 2026 baseball season.

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Muscogee County School District to host educator hiring fair in March

Job seekers interested in careers with MCSD can meet recruiters and explore open positions during the district’s Educator Fair.

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South Ga. woman arrested in Croatia in connection with Utah mom kidnapping case, local publisher reports

A Coffee County woman was arrested in Croatia in connection with the international manhunt for a Utah mom who attracted national news after flying her four children to Croatia because of apocalyptic fears.

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Columbus Police Department wins Georgia FBI Associates award

The Columbus Police Department has been named the recipient of the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates’ Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the Year Award.

January 13, 2026 at 9:49 pm EST

Auburn police chief Cedric Anderson to retire after 34 years

Auburn Police Chief Cedric Anderson will retire at the end of January after 34 years in local policing.

By Daniel Etherton

Hospital staff host honor walk for Army veteran, Alabama sheriff’s deputy

Piedmont Columbus Regional hosted an honor walk Thursday commemorating a hero’s final act of service.

By Daniel Etherton

Uptown Columbus businesses announce New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day hours

Uptown Columbus businesses are announcing adjusted hours for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

By Daniel Etherton

Community

Muscogee County School District to host educator hiring fair in March

Job seekers interested in careers with MCSD can meet recruiters and explore open positions during the district’s Educator Fair.

News

Columbus gas station delivers $213K Valentine’s Day lottery win

Valentine’s Day turned into a six‑figure celebration for one Columbus lottery player.

Community

Step up to the plate: Columbus Clingstones to host job fair Saturday

The Columbus Clingstones are inviting job seekers to join their staff for the 2026 baseball season.

News

South Ga. woman arrested in Croatia in connection with Utah mom kidnapping case, local publisher reports

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Columbus Police Department wins Georgia FBI Associates award

The Columbus Police Department has been named the recipient of the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates’ Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the Year Award.

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