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.
Columbus councilors reply to Black pastor’s ‘in-house Negroes’ comment after Anker vote
We may not always agree, but disagreement should never turn into disrespect,” Councilor Byron Hickey of District 1 told the ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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 ...