Columbus Council’s vote decides controversial rezoning request after residents organize
Over 800 residents signed a petition against the rezoning request, the second time these neighborhoods banded together to fight a rezoning request in the area.
Portrait of retired state Rep. Calvin Smyre of Columbus now hangs in the Georgia Capitol
Retired state Rep. Calvin Smyre of Columbus made history as the longest-serving member of the Georgia House of Representatives, and now his likeness will grace the state Capitol for years to come. Lawmakers unveiled his official portrait Tuesday.