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.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — In Georgia, House Bill 581 passed overwhelmingly last year. This created a statewide floating homestead exemption. For the city of Columbus, this new exemption poses some ...

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“Since moving to Columbus, I joined the Board of Directors at the Springer Opera House, State Theatre of Georgia. It's been truly fulfilling to connect with the city’s rich arts and culture ...

Columbus artist Steven Tette painted the oil-on-canvas portrait. Courtesy of Steven Tette Smyre, 77, was the youngest member of the Georgia House at age 26 when he was first elected in 1974.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — According to recent economic outlook assessments for 2025, Columbus may not be on track for as bright of a year as the state of Georgia.

The Georgia House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Georgia General Assembly. Alongside the Georgia State Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the Georgia state government and works ...

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — Police arrested a woman who allegedly crashed a vehicle into a house in Columbus. Columbus Police Department public information officer Bryan Moore identified the woman as ...

Georgia Pemberton's artistic style is characterized by her use of vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and thought-provoking themes. Her works often explore the human condition, examining topics such ...

Democrats have been content to watch the intraparty feuding from the sidelines. “When elephants are fighting, get out of the way,” House Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley, a Columbus Democrat, told ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Sen. Colton Moore, R-Trenton, is detained by Georgia State Patrol as Moore attempted to enter the state ...

House Speaker Jon Burns called the situation "unfortunate" and stated that Moore refused to cooperate with law enforcement. A state senator in Georgia was arrested Thursday at the state capitol ...