COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Council met Tuesday morning. The meeting was scheduled for last week but had to be rescheduled because of a lack of a quorum.

The council dealt with zoning issues, board appointments and other matters. But as the council heads toward the 2026 election, two councilors are running for mayor and have a public forum at weekly meetings.

Councilors Joanne Cogle and Byron Hickey are among seven people who have filed their intent to run for mayor of Columbus. As sitting councilors, they have a platform in the televised meetings.

Marvin Broadwater Jr., who attends almost every meeting, said the atmosphere has shifted.

“The dynamics of our council has changed. It seems as though that it is a political stage, in my opinion and from what I have seen before,” Bro

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