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Born in Columbus, graduated from G.W. Carver High School [49] Nate Odomes: Aug 25, 1965: Cornerback for the Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, and Atlanta Falcons; 2× Pro Bowl (1992, 1993) Born in Columbus, graduated from G.W. Carver High School [50] Rayshun Reed: Apr 10, 1981: Defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers: Born in Columbus Steve ...
Knight Newspapers acquired the company in 1973, and in 1988 the papers merged the daily edition as well, adopting the name Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. Knight Ridder was acquired by The McClatchy Company in 2006. [8] Beginning Nov. 16, 2019, the Ledger-Enquirer began printing just six days a week, offering a Saturday newspaper in digital-only form ...
The people below were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with the city of Columbus, Georgia. Subcategories This category has the following 6 subcategories, out of 6 total.
Columbus' crime rate is above the national average. Columbus set a homicide record in 2021 with 70 homicides. [32] Growing gang activity within the city is a major reason for the rise in crime. [33] [34] City leaders are actively working to reduce crime in the city. [35] [36]
1930 - Spencer High School, the first African American high school in Columbus. 1936 - Junior League of Columbus established. [20] 1940 Bradley Theatre opens. [15] Population: 53,280. 1944 - Muscogee County Airport (present-day Columbus Airport) commences operations. [21] 1949 - Columbus Symphony Orchestra active. [12] 1950
St. James A.M.E. Church in Columbus is the second oldest of its denomination in Georgia. Here’s how education became its legacy amid Jim Crow. Curious Columbus: How this 160-year-old church ...
In early 2016, WRBL relaunched 3.3 as the Ion affiliate for the Chattahoochee Valley. 3.3 had been dark since the station closed the First Alert 24/7 Weather channel. On January 11, 2017, Media General became part of the Nexstar Media Group. On September 6, 2018, WRBL opened a news bureau on Columbus State University's downtown campus. The ...
CUMMING, Ga. — Driving through present-day Forsyth County is like navigating an American landscape haunted by its history. Centuries-old churches and storied cemeteries carry remnants of past ...