Looking Back

Fifty years ago today, November 9, 1966

Brinkley Cruises

State Rep. Jack Brinkley on Tuesday crushed Republican hopes for retaining the 3rd District congressional seat in the GOP fold with his decisive defeat of Billy Mixon.

Governor’s Race

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed suit in federal court in Atlanta aimed at heading off the selection of a new governor by the state’s General Assembly.

Merger Vote

“I challenge the city and county commissioners to resign,” J.R. Allen said this morning — his reaction to approval in Tuesday’s voting of five amendments calling for a government merger here.

This story was originally published November 8, 2016 at 2:47 PM with the headline "Looking Back."