Kelby Hutchison is the breaking news reporter for the Ledger-Enquirer. Originally from Dothan, Ala., Kelby grew up frequently visiting Columbus to eat at Country’s BBQ in the old Greyhound bus station and at Clearview BBQ on River Road. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.A. in criminal justice and a M.A. in journalism. During his studies, Kelby specialized in community journalism.
More delays have been announced for three local Columbus pools that are currently closed to the public, threatening to not open at all until after children go back to school in August.
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit District Attorney Stacey Jackson has died, authorities said. Jackson was 50 years old and had been battling illness, causing him to take extended medical leave from his office. Appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp, he was sworn in as district attorney in May 2022.
Tucked away on base at Fort Moore, Ga., inside a large warehouse-like building rests a unique feature of the history of war in the world. The U.S. Army Armor & Cavalry Collection has a large collection of tanks and other cavalry vehicles spanning over a century.
One of the most significant increases in crime statistics cited by the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office for last year was the skyrocketing value of seized drugs.