https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315756673.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/77c2f8ed-9d2e-4415-a103-6cb3d1266a63/1_th.jpg HK USA expansion: 'We're really pleased to be part of the Columbus area' A German firearms manufacturer operating in Columbus plans to expand its local footprint with a $13 million investment expected to create 35 jobs, Columbus economic development officials announced Thursday. Heckler & Koch, which operates locally as HK USA, manufactures firearms for military, law enforcement and civilian clients. The company established its U.S. operations in Georgia in 2005. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315756673.html/video-embed 108 2026-05-14T16:48:55Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315757239.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a0513f19-fa61-4ed0-a2a5-f31ccb9cd14e/1_th.jpg 'Hopefully I never see it again.' Meet local firefighters who responded to Georgia wildfires As wildfires swept through south Georgia, a group of volunteer firefighters from Cataula, in Harris County, drove six and a half hours with a fire engine and tanker truck to help fight the fires that ravaged forest and home alike. Cataula Fire-Rescue Chief Paul Price, his son Hunter Price and Tim Ryan are all volunteer firefighters with the department and responded to the wildfire around April 28-30. Learn more here. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315757239.html/video-embed 131 2026-05-14T17:25:02Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/environment/article315743879.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4554127f-7433-414d-9d28-341be630e69c/1_th.jpg Public advocates form the Pledge for Public Trust for Georgia Public Service Commissioners Three GA Public Service Commission Candidates sign the pledge for the public trust declaring, they will not take funds from Georgia Power or other affiliated entities from Southern Company. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/environment/article315743879.html/video-embed 122 2026-05-13T20:05:43Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315737199.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4fceb954-d867-4629-9e0a-93b0a4fd3d92/1_th.jpg Watch as historic Alma Thomas House in Columbus is moved to new location Historic Columbus moved the Alma Thomas House on May 12, 2026 from 411 21st street in Rose Hill and placed it next to the Ma Rainey Home, 805 5th Avenue, in the Liberty Heritage Historic District. Learn more here https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315737199.html/video-embed 76 2026-05-13T12:46:00Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315729052.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b1e81292-4c1d-4e8f-837e-bae882b9e0fb/1_th.jpg Gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves discusses redistricting, Voting Rights Act Georgia gubernatorial candidate and former District 6 state senator Jason Esteves spoke on several topics, including redistricting, during a May 8, 2026 interview with Ledger-Enquirer reporter Brittany McGee. Learn more about Esteves' policy positions at www.ledger-enquirer.com https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315729052.html/video-embed 89 2026-05-12T19:30:17Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315645681.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/105c6dda-5531-49cf-bb85-5085ab7f457f/3_th.jpg Cinco de Mayo, meet Taco Tuesday! What happens when Cinco de Mayo coincides with Taco Tuesday, as it does this year? And, the weather is also beautiful? Well, that means Ledger-Enquirer reporter Kelby Hutchison grabs an outdoors table, and a fistful of tacos, at Agave Bar and Grill, at 1110 Broadway in downtown Columbus, GA. Here's his quick take. Check out his other food reviews, and reporting, here at ledger-enquirer.com. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315645681.html/video-embed 47 2026-05-05T20:39:38Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315721188.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f816d74a-df15-491f-a82b-d8232c5a3c1f/1_th.jpg Go inside Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown's expanded Intensive Care Unit Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday to celebrate the completion and naming of a $58 million expansion and renovation project that has increased the hospital’s critical care capacity. Named the Shelby and Wanda Amos Intensive Care Unit, the 99,038-square-foot project includes 43 new ICU beds, plus 68 renovated rooms, across three nursing units. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315721188.html/video-embed 91 2026-05-12T10:19:48Z no