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A bill in the Georgia Senate could steeply increase state legislators pay. Sponsors of Senate Bill 81 said they want state legislators salaries to reflect the annual median household income in the state of Georgia.

Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort could spend more than 19 years in prison on tax and bank fraud charges.

Students at Wynnton Arts Academy in Columbus got an up close and personal look into the lives of African American Civil War heroes on Friday.

The driver of a city truck involved in a fatal accident on River Rd. in Columbus on Jan. 31 has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

First, they will go out an inspect, then assess the damage and repair if needed.

The annual Research Day brings together experts from around the United States to discuss and study topics related to diabetes and improving the lives of those affected by the disease

Rep. Elijah Cummings says that the false information was provided to the Office of Government Ethics by Trump’s personal attorneys.

The 2012 murder of a Columbus mother that remains unsolved is now gaining national attention.

President Donald Trump’s inaugural committee received a sweeping request for financial records this week from prosecutors in New Jersey.

The bill calls for touchscreen ballot-marking devices that will print a paper ballot reflecting the voter’s choices after they have made their selections. Supporters say the option is reliable and user friendly.