LaGrange, GA Local News, Events, and Information

Columbus Mon. Mar 2 2026

The NAACP Awards Celebrates Writer/Director/Producer Ryan Coogler

BAFTA Doesn't Know Who Black People Really Are

Columbus Fri. Oct 31 2025

PREMIERE EPISODE: "THE BLACK HISTORY COLUMBUS WALK & TALK TOURS - Past, Present & Future"

Stay tuned to FOUNTAIN CITY NEWS as we move about throughout the City of Columbus and Document "All Things in the Valley" by Local Residents

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LaGrange Weather: Saturday May 2

High: 74°

Low: 55°

Wind: 4 MPH NNW

Chance of rain: 86%

Moderate rain, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees. Patchy rain nearby for the morning, sunny in the afternoon, patchy rain nearby overnight.

Columbus Tue. Oct 28 2025

35th Annual Fountain City Classic

Football Rivalry between Fort Valley State and Albany State Began in 1945

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Columbus Tue. Oct 28 2025

USDA Says "Democrats" are Stopping Critical Funding for SNAP Benefits: Why That is Misinformation

The Republican Party caused this issue: Where do we go from here?

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USDA Says Democrats are Stopping Critical Funding for SNAP Benefits: Why That is Misinformation

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Columbus event

Fri Nov 7 10:00 am

Veterans Day at Cascade

The Tri -city Veterans in Cascade Hills Park presents, Pop Barnes Veterans Day Cookout on Friday, November 7, 2

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Columbus Tue. Oct 21 2025

Reporting from PATCH, Atlanta: SNAP Benefits Halted In GA Due To Government Shutdown

Millions of Americans will not receive SNAP benefits until the federal government shutdown ends. Here's what that means for Georgia.

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Reporting from PATCH, Atlanta: SNAP Benefits Halted In GA Due To Government Shutdown

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Columbus Mon. Oct 20 2025

Press Release: Trilith Institute's 2026 Emerging Creative Residency Open for Georgia-based Filmmakers

ALERT: Places Columbus and Valley Area Locals Can Go When Looking for Opportunities to "Emerge"

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Press Release: Trilith Institute's 2026 Emerging Creative Residency Open for Georgia-based Filmmakers

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Columbus Tue. Oct 14 2025

Gigi Crawford Reports: Isaiah Hugley Holds Rally to Formally Announce Mayoral Candidacy

Hugley, Former City Manager, was Publicly Removed from Office with Only Months Left to Retire

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Gigi Crawford Reports: Isaiah Hugley Holds Rally to Formally Announce Mayoral Candidacy

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Columbus event

Sat Aug 9 3:00 pm

Black American Civil Rights Legislation 1865-1968

Do you know the Civil Rights Legislations Black American ancestors fought and died for? Come learn t

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Black American Civil Rights Legislation 1865-1968

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Columbus Sat. Jan 18 2025

HISTORICAL REFERENCE: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Made 11 Public Speeches from 1957-1968

He also preached numerous sermons, wrote and published five books, and much more...

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HISTORICAL REFERENCE: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Made 11 Public Speeches from 1957-1968

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Columbus Fri. Jan 17 2025

OP-ED: Part I - "No Weapon Formed Against Us Shall Prosper" As We Prepare for MLK Day on Monday

Columbus Historian Johnnie Warner Brings Truth to Power About the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution

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OP-ED: Part I - No Weapon Formed Against Us Shall Prosper As We Prepare for MLK Day on Monday

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Columbus Fri. Jan 10 2025

Black American Freedom Day

Submitted by Local Historian Johnnie Warner

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