https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315766530.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2cda7120-1125-47cb-93b5-d5af03bb17cf/1_th.jpg Gubernatorial candidate Chris Carr discusses redistricting during Columbus, GA visit Less than a week ahead of the May 19 election, Chris Carr made a campaign stop on May 13 at The Office Sports Bar & Grill, where he met with local residents and answered questions about his platform for governor. Ledger-Enquirer reporter Brittany McGee asked about his position on redistricting. Here's his response. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315766530.html/video-embed 141 2026-05-15T09:10:55Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315767710.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d4c8f760-72dc-4b31-9fc8-4518cee5d0cb/1_th.jpg Candidate for Georgia Supreme Court talks about impact of Louisiana v. Callais ruling Jen Jordan, a candidate for the Supreme Court of Georgia, campaigned in Columbus, Georgia on May 13, 2026 ahead of the upcoming election. During one stop, she spoke with the Ledger-Enquirer about the impact of the recent Louisiana v. Callais ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court and its potential impact on Georgia. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article315767710.html/video-embed 100 2026-05-15T12:25:14Z no 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/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/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/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