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Rick Allen wins reelection in closer race as Democrats make gains in Columbia County
By Linda Foster
Georgia Governor-elect Bottoms in Crawfordville for family connection
Linda Foster
Linda Foster
Reporter · Augusta, GA
Linda Foster has spent the last 6 years immersing herself in Augusta's community news, focusing on initiatives and stories that highlight local residents. A graduate of Emmanuel College with a degree in Communication, she previously worked at a community radio station, where she developed her passion for grassroots storytelling.
More from Linda →Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 1:22 AM · 1 min read
CRAWFORVILLE, Ga (WJBF) - Georgia's new governor-elect made a special visit to one local city before election day. Keisha Lance Bottoms stopped in Crawfordville to recognize a special family connection. Bottoms' great great grandmother Betsy Peek is buried at Friendship Baptist Church in Crawfordville. Her visit left a lasting impact. "I was thrilled. I was [...]
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