Walter Knighton, Superintendent Sumter County School District
Walter Knighton, Superintendent Sumter County School District
Schools
By s. l. williamson | May 11, 2026

Sumter County Primary School reports 377 African American students enrolled for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, 71% of Sumter County Primary School’s students were African American.
Skip Henderson Mayor of City of Columbus
Skip Henderson Mayor of City of Columbus
Arts & Entertainment

Entertainment events this week in West Central Georgia: May 10-16

By f. s. starr | May 10, 2026
Laura V. Swett, Chairman of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Laura V. Swett, Chairman of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Business

Cheapest diesel gas in Schley County at $4.99 per gallon in week ending May 2

By G. N. Werner | May 10, 2026
Which former WC Georgia News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Aug. 29?
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College Sports

Which former WC Georgia News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Aug. 29?

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Skip Henderson, Mayor of Columbus City
Skip Henderson, Mayor of Columbus City
Government
By G. D. Childs | May 11, 2026

This week’s government event in West Central Georgia: May 10-16

The following event is on the schedule for West Central Georgia this week.
Derrick Shields, Lead Pastor of Christ Community Church of Columbus
Derrick Shields, Lead Pastor of Christ Community Church of Columbus
Arts & Entertainment

West Central Georgia announces religious gatherings for May 10-16

By A. G. Mackenzie | May 10, 2026
Derrick Shields, Lead Pastor of Christ Community Church of Columbus - City of Columbus website
Derrick Shields, Lead Pastor of Christ Community Church of Columbus - City of Columbus website
Business

Religious meetings this week in West Central Georgia: Sept. 7-13

By A. G. Mackenzie | September 7, 2025
Family & kids events this week in West Central Georgia: Aug. 10-16
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Health & Wellness

Family & kids events this week in West Central Georgia: Aug. 10-16

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Laura V. Swett, Chairman of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
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By G. N. Werner | May 9, 2026

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Macon County in week ending May 2?

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Macon County was found at a single gas station in the…
Katie Burnett, Library Manager of Columbus Public Library
Katie Burnett, Library Manager of Columbus Public Library
Arts & Entertainment

West Central Georgia to hold family and kids events May 10-16

By J. C. Chow | May 10, 2026
On Saturday, June 7, former Columbus High School standout Ben Schorr collegiate team loses in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship
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College Sports

On Saturday, June 7, former Columbus High School standout Ben Schorr collegiate team loses in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By WC Georgia News | June 8, 2025
Chris Hosey, Director of Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Chris Hosey, Director of Georgia Bureau of Investigation
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Registered Sex Offenders: 37 living in Taylor County as of week ending May 2

By G. D. Childs | May 10, 2026

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