https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315350844.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4760079b-a1b9-4574-9b60-32cbb4e64f81/1_th.jpg Candidate for governor visits Columbus, advocates for Medicaid expansion Former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, now a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, made a campaign stop at a Columbus church Tuesday to talk with members and discuss his platforms, including Medicaid expansion and gun control. Duncan visited Cathedral of Amazing Grace International Ministries, 2951 Norris Road, where a healthcare clinic is in the back of the church. During his visit, Duncan advocated for Medicaid expansion. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315350844.html/video-embed 104 2026-04-09T09:35:16Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/article315359892.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/160862b1-8b99-4ea0-9c4e-bd66e8207b50/1_th.jpg Watch as Columbus Clingstones announce ‘Scrambled Dogs’ alternate identity for 2026 The Columbus Clingstones, the Class AA minor league baseball affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, announced a new alternate identity Thursday named after a Columbus food tradition. Clingstones general manager Pete Laven stood in Dinglewood Pharmacy, 1939 Wynnton Road, as he announced the Clingstones will also be known as the Columbus Scrambled Dogs, in honor of the dish that originated at the pharmacy. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/article315359892.html/video-embed 138 2026-04-09T21:32:16Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315339785.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a3296f53-5c69-4e29-b566-ac9de03f9b7f/1_th.jpg Fried Oreos, elephant ears, fries among tasty treats at Spring Fling in Columbus, GA Ledger-Enquirer reporter Kelby Hutchison sampled the food on the midway this year at Spring Fling at the Columbus Civic Center in Columbus, Georgia. Here's his review. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315339785.html/video-embed 120 2026-04-08T14:23:12Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315335826.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e47b9cbb-6ae3-44e5-9b0f-2ae5a0384d04/1_th.jpg 'You are truly a hero.' Columbus, GA police officer honored by state legislators Sgt. Katina Williams of the Columbus Police Department was honored April 7, 2026 by Georgia state Rep. Teddy Reese (D-Columbus), who presented her with a House resolution commending her community policing work. Reese also presented the Columbus Police Department with House Resolution 1225, congratulating CPD for winning the FBI National Academy Associates’ Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the Year Award, which the Ledger-Enquirer reported in January. The resolution was authored by Reese and cosponsored by state Rep. Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus), state Rep. Carmen Rice (R-Columbus), state Rep. Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City) and state Rep. Vance Smith (R-Pine Mountain). https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315335826.html/video-embed 131 2026-04-08T02:36:48Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315328346.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/66d3b269-cb2f-44d4-bbda-9595b24e3d4c/4_th.jpg Who Shapes the Future of Columbus’ “Black Wall Street”? Liberty District Plans Move Forward Columbus officials heard from community stakeholders about the future of the historic Liberty District and the 100-year-old Liberty Theatre. City Council will decide what happens on city-owned property, including three blocks around the theatre and 14 surplus lots set to go out for developer bids. A new nonprofit, Liberty District Inc., is pushing for transparency and community influence as streetscape work and major theatre renovations move ahead. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315328346.html/video-embed 82 2026-04-07T17:04:03Z no