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City HallColumbus will rename Boxwood Recreation Center for the late Councilor Jerry “Pops” BarnesBoxwood Recreation Center is getting a new name. The Columbus Consolidated Government will rename it the Jerry “Pops” Barnes Recreation Center, after the late councilor who represented District 1. The renaming honors Barnes for his public service to Columbus, the city said in a news release Wednesday.Thursday’s editionRead Fountain City ClassicAlbany State and Fort Valley State meet Saturday in the 36th Fountain City ClassicIf you like HBCU football, circle Saturday. Albany State and Fort Valley State play at A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium, with kickoff set for 2 p.m. The rivalry's history dates back to 1945, according to the Fountain City Classic.Wednesday’s editionRead

City Hall from local newsrooms

From Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Opelika Observer and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer1 hour ago

    Smiths Station City Council appoints new mayor after Richard Cooley’s death

    Smiths Station City Council in Smiths Station, AL, voted to appoint Victoria Green the next mayor after Richard Cooley’s death. Green served as a councilor.

  2. Opelika Observer2 hours ago

    Smiths Station appoints mayor

    Mayor Pro Tem and Place 5 Council Member Victoria Green will serve as Smiths Station’s next mayor BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — The Smiths Station City Council on Tuesday elected Mayor Pro Tem Victoria Green, the Place 5 council member, as the city’s next mayor, filling the vacancy created by Mayor Richard Cooley’s

  3. WTVM.com4 hours ago

    Fountain City Classic draws about 35,000 to 40,000 fans in Columbus

    Law enforcement counted about 35,000 to 40,000 fans at A.J. McClung Stadium in Columbus for the Fountain City Classic last weekend, Executive Director Robbie Branscomb said.

    Also reported byAlbany Herald