https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316532573.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/df0b89f3-c3b8-4f47-ae89-3fe2f6ab4f3a/1_th.jpg New Columbus, GA city manager discusses role, what success looks like Tyson Begly began his work as city manager on Monday and attended his first council meeting in the role on Tuesday. He replaces Mayor-elect Isaiah Hugley, the longest-serving and first Black city manager in Columbus, who was fired in May 2025 following an investigation into the city’s finance department. More at www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316520172.html#storylink=cpy https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316532573.html/video-embed 56 2026-07-16T12:09:31Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316535813.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5c7f9562-42cf-4b76-9ab0-6d09239077f3/1_th.jpg Bright Colors, Big Flavors: Here's our take on Snacks Chabelita in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer intern Madeline Shapiro stopped for lunch at Snacks Chabelita in Columbus, GA, based on readers' recommendations for lunch. Here's her review. Read more at ledger-enquirer.com https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316535813.html/video-embed 60 2026-07-16T16:03:33Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316550298.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7d582066-29ae-4304-8130-b5055002e5f2/1_th.jpg Sneak Peek: Family Theatre's production of 'How Things Happen in Three!' now onstage Family Theatre's production of 'How Things Happen in Three!' opened July 16 and runs through July 26. It's a musical comedy, and directed by Cheryl Palmour, the artistic director at Family Theatre in Columbus, Georgia. Meet her, and cast member Ruby Ehrhart, in this short video. For more information, including performance dates and times and how to purchase tickets, go to familytheatre.org/index.html https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316550298.html/video-embed 107 2026-07-17T15:38:05Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316517980.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/11299205-750c-4a23-a791-03a14bad2ce2/1_th.jpg Getting ready for a road trip? Check out these driving trips from the Georgia State Patrol The Georgia State Patrol is among the agencies taking part in this year's "Operation Summer Slow Down" from July 13-19. During a July 13 press conference in Columbus, Georgia, Lt. Brandon Brown of the Georgia State Patrol offered some essential driving tips. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316517980.html/video-embed 55 2026-07-15T18:47:35Z no