Midland News

The physical transformation of the former Mead Coated Board headquarters into the Russell County Courthouse Annex should begin shortly.

News Leader 9 was first on the scene in Midland, Ga. where police identified the bodies of 3 year old Cedric, twin toddlers Agena and Aliyah, and their father Eddie Harrington. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

The bodies of Cedric Harrington, 3, and twin 1-year-old daughters, Aliyah and Agena Battle were found today near the Columbus Youth Detention Center off Schatulga Road. via Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Updated: Many of you have heard Heidi's story before... Her haunting experiences as a child in the family's Ellerslie home has been one of the Valley's local legends for the past twenty years. via WTVM Columbus

“He's got good people skills. He's a good communicator. He's extremely intelligent.”

Council looks at Columbus native John Redmond for position BY TIM CHITWOOD - tchitwood@ledger-enquirer.com -- John Redmond will come all the way across Georgia to be Columbus' internal auditor -- if the city ... via Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

“Verizon Wireless once again demonstrates that our number one priority is delivering the most customer-friendly wireless experience in the U.S. marketplace”

BY TONY ADAMS

tadams@ledger-enquirer.com

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AT&T has completed a third of its Columbus-area wireless coverage upgrade, activating three new cell towers -- two at Fort Benning and another in the Midland area of the city.

The company remains on track to complete its expansion in the market by the end of this year, AT&T spokeswoman Dawn Benton said Wednesday. That includes six more local cell sites.

Overall, AT&T is pumping $50 million this year into its wireless business across Georgia, adding 50 cell sites altogether. The company's three-year investment in the state now tops $575 million. Read more