Columbus NewsLocal news for Columbus, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Alonza Whitaker resigns post to run for Superior Court position- July 10, 2008 "I was fortunate and blessed to serve as judge," Whitaker, 52, said Wednesday. He qualified June 23 to run for the seat held by Chief Superior Court Judge Kenneth Followill, who had announced he won't seek ...http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-ga/2008/07/alonza-whitaker-resigns-post-to-run-for-supe... Atlanta's population growing quickly, Augusta's stagnating, Census Bureau says- July 10, 2008 The U.S. Census Bureau says the population of the city of Atlanta now exceeds half a million.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-ga/2008/07/atlantas-population-growing-quickly-augustas... Seminar teaches Columbus seniors how to protect themselves from crime- July 10, 2008 'The world looks at us as victims," Brenda Bryan said Wednesday. She was talking about senior citizens.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-ga/2008/07/seminar-teaches-columbus-seniors-how-to-prot... Three groups support tax- July 9, 2008 Chamber of Commerce, Firefighters Association and Young Republicans announce endorsement at council meeting BY BEN WRIGHT - benwledger-enquirer.com -- Three groups officially endorsed next week's Local Option ...http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-ga/2008/07/three-groups-support-tax?fromrss=1 4 charged in thefts at Tupelo Wal-Mart- July 9, 2008 Four men have been arrested in Tupelo for what police are describing as a theft ring that hit Wal-Marts in Mississippi, Georgia and Alabama.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-ga/2008/07/4-charged-in-thefts-at-tupelo-wal-mart?fromr... LaJoye qualifies as write-in- July 9, 2008 LaJoye, 48, qualified over the weekend as a write-in candidate for the position of Muscogee County sheriff.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-ga/2008/07/lajoye-qualifies-as-write-in?fromrss=1 Kits for Kids- July 8, 2008 WTVM and Vizion's Hair Salon need your help now from July 23rd. Drop off your donations of school supplies at the WTVM studios, Vizion's Hair Salon, or the Columbus Baptist Association.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-ga/2008/07/kits-for-kids?fromrss=1 Columbus Mystery Theatre- July 7, 2008 The Columbus Mystery Theatre is a new company based in Columbus, GA, that brings the thrill of live theatre together with the fun of comedy improv, audience interaction,and mystery thrillers in one great ...http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-ga/2008/07/columbus-mystery-theatre?fromrss=1 After life on the roof- July 7, 2008 Down the alley, the ice-wagon flew. Heard a bump, and somebody screamed, it's Monday Mail.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-ga/2008/07/after-life-on-the-roof?fromrss=1 Thousands celebrate at Thunder on the Hooch- July 7, 2008 Four-year-old Armani Brown gets a balloon bracelet from Slim the clown as her mother, Jahnine Gibson, watches Friday afternoon.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-ga/2008/07/thousands-celebrate-at-thunder-on-the-hooch?... |