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Man found dead, alone at home in Columbus. Coroner requests public’s help.

Ledger Enquirer 21 Feb 2026
“We’re just searching for his next of kin or somebody that might know him or his family,” said Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan ... .
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‘It fills my heart.’ New Columbus Museum exhibition honors Calvin Smyre’s legacy

Ledger Enquirer 19 Feb 2026
“It brings tears to my eyes sometimes,” he said, “how grateful and how thankful I am.” ... .
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Over $100,000 in drugs seized as part of operation in Muscogee County

Ledger Enquirer 17 Feb 2026
Drugs seized in the operation include 46 grams of fentanyl with an estimated value of $13,800, according to the sheriff’s office ... .
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See some of what over $1 billion in sales taxes has produced for Muscogee schools

Ledger Enquirer 17 Feb 2026
Public tours will show construction and renovation projects at three schools, part of the six ESPLOST referendums Columbus voters approved in the past 29 years ... .
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Muscogee County teacher accused of choking student requests immunity, enters plea

Ledger Enquirer 14 Feb 2026
The motion alleges the student, whom she had taught the previous year, had become progressively more disruptive vocally and physically ... .
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Second candidate announces campaign in Muscogee school board election

Ledger Enquirer 13 Feb 2026
Voters will head to the polls on May 19 to cast their ballots ... .
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First candidate emerges in 2026 Muscogee County School District Board elections

Ledger Enquirer 11 Feb 2026
Here are the seats that will be on the May 19 ballot ... .
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This new Columbus food pantry aims to combat Muscogee’s leading cause of death

Ledger Enquirer 11 Feb 2026
“We wanted people to have the security and to be able to have the choice to pick what they want,” he said. “But we wanted those options to be healthier.” ... .
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Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office seized over $7 million in drugs in 2025, report says

Ledger Enquirer 04 Feb 2026
“I think the agency has done a yeoman’s job in us working to try to keep our county safe,” Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman said ... .
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Two dead, one injured in domestic-related incident, Columbus police say

Ledger Enquirer 04 Feb 2026
There is no ongoing threat to the public related to this incident, according to a post on the Columbus Police Department’s X page ... .
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From perfect scores to improvement needed. See Columbus restaurant inspection grades

Ledger Enquirer 03 Feb 2026
Georgia Department of Public Health inspectors visited over 60 restaurants, lounges and other establishments in Muscogee County during January ... .
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‘Essence of our mission.’ Muscogee County Teacher of the Year nominees announced

Ledger Enquirer 30 Jan 2026
“Each honoree brings innovation, passion and dedication to the classroom,” said Muscogee Educational Excellence Foundation chairman Wes Kelley ... .
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