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Looking Back

Fifty years ago today

April 13, 1966

Zoning Code

The zoning and subdivision codes of Columbus and Muscogee County are ineffective and must be updated. This, in effect, was the message contained in a staff report of the Columbus-Muscogee County Planning Commission.

Congress Post

Billy Mixon, former Muscogee County Republican chairman, said today he is considering a race for Congress if incumbent Howard (Bo) Callaway goes for governor.

Desegregation

The Russell County Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday against federal guidelines on pupil and faculty desegregation.

This story was originally published April 12, 2016 at 5:08 PM with the headline "Looking Back."

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