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$30 million arts academy questioned as Muscogee County plans to close Academic Success Center

ROBIN TRIMARCHI rtrimarchi@ledger-enquirer.com
Land behind the Columbus Library, right, the new Muscogee County Public Services Building, center, and the new natatorium, left, both still under construction, as seen from south of Lindsey Creek. 11.23.12

The books must be balanced. Revenue from a five-year special purpose sales tax in Muscogee County again has fallen short of the cost of school projects voters approved -- an estimated $40 million short of $223,155,784. A lackluster economy takes...

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Michael Carothers remains in jail after serving his sentence

Convicted and sentenced to a year in prison for spraying pepper spray at a black man, Michael Carothers has served his time in prison.
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Who's who of 'To Catch a Predator'

The following men pleaded guilty in February 2007 to various charges. Some had made bond while others remained incarcerated from July 2006 until their release from prison:
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Man snared in 'To Catch a Predator' sting has motion for new trial denied

One of the men snared in the 2006 “To Catch a Predator” sting in Harris County will not get a new trial after the state appeals court denied his request last month.
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Two teenage girls die in one-car wreck near Phenix City

Two high school students died in a one-vehicle wreck on U.S. 80 late Sunday, days away from the last day of school.
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Neighbors, law enforcement confront rising homicide rate in Columbus

Rita Sheffield and J Mize walk around Lakebottom Park each morning. It's convenient for both of them, and as regulars they've come to recognize the familiar faces that frequent the Midtown park.
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Community gathers for prayer vigil near site of latest Columbus homicide

Some 20 people gathered at noon Friday at the site of Columbus' most recent homicide for a prayer vigil, asking God to heal the community and pledging to change the city for the better.
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Dam blasting set for Wednesday to sound like boom of 20 cannons

One hundred and thirty years of industrial history is about to open like a flood gate.
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Students finish work on Columbus area Habitat houses

Students from Washington College in Chestertown, Md., finished up work on four houses late Friday as part of the Columbus Area Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge.
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Mayor Teresa Tomlinson to pitch proposals for city’s pension plan to Columbus Council Tuesday

The Columbus Consolidated Government Pension Board is proposing aggressive changes to the city’s pension plan to avoid a potentially calamitous situation in the near future, Mayor Teresa Tomlinson said.
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Judge rejects speedy trial claim in Harris County ‘well case’

HAMILTON, Ga. -- The judge presiding over the Harris County “well case” has declined to throw out murder charges against a man who has awaited trial for more than eight years, blaming a large chunk of the almost unheard of delays on a revolving door of defense attorneys he says dragged...