John Anker, Columbus City Council and NAACP

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. “They carry the buckets of the water, and they have sold their souls.”
John Anker to fill former Columbus City Councilor Judy Thomas’ seat
In Tuesday’s City Council meeting, a majority (6-3) of the City Council voted to put John Anker as part of the board.
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.
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, “and now this council is going to appoint them?”
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 with the choice of a new council member.
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’ resignation, a majority of the City
'Enough is enough.' Columbus pastor defends city manager, criticizes council appointment
Columbus clergy and civil ​rights leaders condemned the quick appointment of John Anker to the Columbus Council and ​demanded ​a recall of the vote ​during a Wednesday ​press ​news conference Wednesday at the City Services Center.
‘I’m shocked’: John Anker reacts to newly appointed Columbus council position
A quick nomination, seconded and a vote at the end of Tuesday’s Columbus City Council meeting equaled a new city council member.
Former Mayor Teresa Tomlinson weighs in on John Anker's city council appointment and calls to fire City Manager Isaiah Hugley
Former Mayor Teresa Tomlinson weighs in on John Anker's city council appointment and calls to fire City Manager Isaiah Hugley ...
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 ...
Former Mayor Teresa Tomlinson weighs in on John Anker’s city council appointment and criticisms of City Manager Isaiah Hugley
Tomlinson’s full news conference can be viewed in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — This morning, former Mayor ...
Wellness Wednesday: Here's how to make better food choices
Tuesday afternoon, the team learned that they will be facing off against Bryant and Stratton College of Virginia on Monday in ...