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Fort Benning to deactivate basic training unit

...Three other battalions tasked with training new recruits at Fort Benning will undergo reorganization in June, the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reported Saturday .The changes are part of an Army-wide initiative to downsize its ranks now that the war...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2013-04-06/fort-benning-deactivate-basic
Overtime

...41-yard touchdown pass with 1:20 remaining in the game for the victory."It's crazy," Douglas told the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. "When I caught the ball, I kept waiting for someone to hit me, but there was no one there. I just kind...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/2012-12-30/overtime
Beware fireworks dangers

...a lot of fun but that those who use them need to be careful.There are safety rules to follow, she told the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer.Some of those listed on the store's web site include:? Always read the instructions carefully before attempting...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2012-12-31/beware-fireworks-dangers
Georgia city to protest Army reductions

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Columbus officials are protesting a plan that could trim the number of soldiers in a Fort Benning unit.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2013-02-05/ga-city-protest-army-reductio
Historic Westville museum might move to boost attendance

After years of declining attendance, the Historic Westville living history museum in Lumpkin might relocate to an urban area to try to attract more tourists.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/2013-02-03/historic-westville-museum-might-mov
Flood threat for middle Georgia

...crest is expected to be near the level of a previous crest of 21.9 feet on Feb. 7, 2010. In Columbus, the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports that sections of the Chattahoochee RiverWalk were under water.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2013-02-13/flood-threat-middle-georgia
Ga. taxi driver shot dead

...the death of a taxicab driver who was found shot in the head.Muscogee County Coroner Bill Thrower tells The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer that 59-year-old Byron Keith Brown was pronounced dead at 4:32 a.m. Sunday.Brown was found in the...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/crime-courts/2012-09-24/ga-taxi-driver-shot-de
Ga. replaces unemployment checks with debit card

ATLANTA - Paper checks will soon be a thing of the past for recipients of Georgia unemployment benefits.The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports that the Georgia Department of Labor is ending paper checks this week. Starting Friday, recipients...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2012-10-30/ga-replaces-unemployment
Georgia isn't taking Auburn lightly

...top-ranked Alabama."Being realistic, we have nothing to lose," Auburn defensive end Corey Lemonier told the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer about the Georgia game. "To ruin their dreams would make our season."The Bulldogs routed Auburn 45-7...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/college/2012-11-05/georgia-isnt-taking-aubur
Georgia Hostess Twinkie rush delayed

COLUMBUS, Ga. -- Those expecting to load up on cheap Hostess Twinkies at the bakery outlet in front of the Dolly Madison plant Sunday morning were disappointed.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2012-11-26/georgia-hostess-twinkie-ru