https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316019260.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c7ad7332-2dcf-4467-924c-25836743993e/1_th.jpg 'I don't think God is through with me yet.' Georgia state senator reflects on retirement, what's next State Sen. Ed Harbison (D-Columbus) was celebrated June 4, 2026, at the Columbus Museum. The Columbus area’s state legislative delegation and former state Rep. Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus) hosted the reception in Harbison’s honor. Harbison, a state senator for the past 33 years, announced in March he wouldn’t seek reelection. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316019260.html/video-embed 83 2026-06-05T14:28:04Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316016561.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7db36f33-bf49-4d7c-803d-d70401abc7f8/1_th.jpg New Providence Pointe development to bring more affordable housing for seniors in Columbus, GA The quest to provide more affordable housing for Columbus residents took another step forward Thursday, when community leaders celebrated a new development they hope will give more seniors a place to call home — and live with dignity. NeighborWorks Columbus and the Housing Authority of Columbus hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for Providence Pointe, a new 102-unit affordable housing development for seniors ages 55 and older. The groundbreaking ceremony was on Brownie Lane in the Elliott’s Walk community. Elliott’s Walk is off Victory Drive in Columbus. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316016561.html/video-embed 126 2026-06-05T09:56:24Z no