John Anker, Isaiah Hugley and Columbus City Council

Former Mayor Teresa Tomlinson weighs in on John Anker’s city council appointment and calls to fire City Manager Isaiah Hugley
Tomlinson’s full news conference can be viewed in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — This morning, former Mayor Teresa Tomlinson weighed in on the Columbus City Council’s nomination of John Anker and the calls to fire City Manager Isaiah Hugley at a news conference in front of the Columbus Convention and
Former Columbus mayor shows support for Isaiah Hugley. Did city councilors violate law?
Early conversations about who would fill former Columbus Councilor Judy Thomas’ seat prior to her resignation would have violated Georgia’s Open Meetings Act, said Mayor Teresa Tomlinson.
John Anker, Columbus resident speaks against Columbus City Manager Isaiah Hugley
Former Rep. Joe Walsh (III.), an ex-GOP member-turned-pundit, speculated Sunday that President Trump could “stop” the midterm elections scheduled for next fall, or even run for president again in 2028. “He tried to overthrow an American election four years ago. I have no doubt that he could try to stop the midterm elections,” Walsh said of Trump…
Columbus NAACP and clergy speaks against City Council’s appointment of John Anker
The Columbus Chapter of the NAACP and the Interdenominational Ministries Alliance voiced their disapproval of the events that occurred at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Tuesday’s City Council meeting did not end without council voting for someone to fill the unexpired term of Judy Thomas of District 9.
Public voices concerns over Columbus city manager Isaiah Hugley
The Columbus City Council moved swiftly to fill a vacant position on Tuesday by appointing John Anker through a 6-3 vote. The Columbus City Council announced that city pools will reopen in May after an eight-year closure due to repairs.
NAACP and pastors call for Columbus Council to recall vote appointing John Anker
They’re in-house Negroes,” the Rev. Johnny Flakes III said, referring to the two Black councilors who supported this move.
‘I’m shocked’: John Anker reacts to newly appointed Columbus council position
A new title for long time business owner and Columbus resident John  Anker, and he says the appointment as the newest city ...
Columbus City Council votes to have John Anker fill former councilor Judy Thomas’ seat
You can view the full interview in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — In a move that came hours after Judy Thomas ...
In split vote, Columbus Council appoints Anker to replace Thomas despite mayor’s objection
You’ve got a majority of people in this community that didn’t vote for an individual,” Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson said, ...
Leaders voice frustration over Columbus council’s handling of new appointment
At a recent council meeting, a former city councilor and local faith leaders expressed their frustration and disappointment ...