Augusta University women upset No. 8, advance to Peach Belt championship
The Jaguars defeated Columbus State 82-71 to reach the conference title game.
Columbus Negotiating $5B 'Project Ruby' Data Center
Muscogee Teachers Earn Spots in Harvard Fellowship Program
Crime
3 Arrested in Muscogee County on Drug and Sex Charges
Suspects include Karl Griffin, Dominique Hicks, and Raymond Antonio Quevi

Columbus Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing 13-Year-Old
Chauncey Gibson was last seen on February 10 in the LaFayette Drive area.
Columbus Mother Killed in Domestic Violence Incident in Front of Children
28-year-old Lexus Antrom shot and killed by husband Kevawn Davenport, who was charged with murder
Politics
Simi Barnes announces campaign for Columbus City Council District One seat
Daughter of late Pop Barnes joins race for central Columbus district

Federal Funds Coming to Upgrade South Columbus Water Facility
The $3.12 million project will improve wastewater treatment infrastructure.
Third candidate enters race for Muscogee County School Board
Joshua Smith files to run for District 8 seat in nonpartisan local election
Lifestyle
Muscogee County names 10 Teacher of the Year semifinalists
The finalists will be announced on March 27 before the winner is revealed at a gala on May 7.

Columbus Residents Build Food Pantries to Help Neighbors
Local action group launches 'Front Yard Resistance' program to provide microgrants for community projects
Beloved Georgia Man James Earl Bruner Jr. Dies at 78
Bruner was remembered as a devoted family man and community fixture with a wide range of hobbies and interests.
Business
Del Taco Closes All Restaurants in Georgia
The Mexican fast-food chain has shuttered locations in Columbus and Phenix City, marking its second exit from the Chattahoochee Valley region.

Chattahoochee Valley Sealcoating Expands Asphalt Paving and Repair Services in Columbus, GA
New long-form resource helps property owners plan smarter infrastructure and maintenance decisions.
Columbus Residents Voice Concerns Over Proposed Data Center Project
City Council hears from citizens and Project Ruby officials on issues and next steps for $5.18 billion development.
Sports
Brentwood Sweeps GIAA Basketball Championships
Both the Lady Eagles and Eagles clinch state titles in historic night for the community

Ohio Dominican Baseball Swept by Columbus State, Next vs. Indiana (Pa.)
Panthers struggle on the road, look to rebound at home in upcoming games
St. Andrew's boys' bid for back-to-back state titles falls short
The defending champions were unable to repeat their title win from the previous year.