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The Vol. 12 Edition 14 Free Thursday July 6, 2017

I Love Being Black

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S ERVING C OLUMBUS , F T. B ENNING , P HENIX C ITY & S URROUNDING A REAS

Howard Hewitt Set To Perform At The 2017 Community Service Awards

Publisher Shares Smokey Robinson’s Poem “I Love Page 3 Being Black”

Dear Board Members When Is Enough Enough?

Will The Actions of Two Adults Penalize Our Children?

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West Georgia’s Farmers Cooperative

Black Farmers Provide Locally Grown Natural And Organic Produce Page 9

State Representative Carolyn Hugley House District 133

Paid For By The Committee To Elect Carolyn Hugley

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THURSDAY July 6, 2017

We Guess What We Reported Was Correct An article appearing in the June 22nd issue of this publication suggested that Kia Chambers agree that if she has not “sold out” to Frank Myers she will not accept the nomination to be chairman of the school board come January 2018.

Being that she has missed the deadline we can only assume we were correct in our assumption.

According to the street committee an argument has been made on Kia’s behalf that if you have a football team you want the best person as your quarterback regardless of whether they are a freshman or a senior. We guess that means she believes she would make a better chairman. The street committee would suggest in keeping with the football analogy, that is exactly why they red shirt individuals when they first join the team. Not even the player with the biggest ego would believe they should walk on the team and become the captain. Even after that first year as a red shirt some of the players have a difficult time learning the playbook. Often they are

unable to see they aren’t ready for themselves because, like a “helicopter mom”, they have too many individuals hovering overhead, overseeing their lives”. Those individuals are easily recognizable because they are the ones on the sidelines of every game trying to get their attention so they can tell them what they should do and say. To be honest the player who knows the plays doesn’t need their IPhones on them during the games in order that the plays can be text to them by those individuals” who are “hovering” from the sidelines. That is why you rely on a coach who knows when you are ready and when it’s time to put you in the game.

With that being said, it is a well-known fact that even the best players have no clue how to coach. An intelligent player realizes and respects their limitations early on.

That is why they are better suited as scorekeepers, referees or members of the chain crew. There is something sensible about the old adages ‘Stay in your lane” and “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.

Request for Proposals RFP No. 18-0001 Demolition Services (Annual Contract) Due: July 21, 2017 – 5:00 PM Della Lewis, CPPB Buyer Specialist

RFP No. 18-0002 Grounds Maintenance Services (Annual Contract) Due: July 28, 2017 – 5:00 PM Della Lewis, CPPB Buyer Specialist Sealed submittals must be received and time/date stamped by the respective due dates shown above, by the Finance Department/Purchasing Division of Columbus Consolidated Government, 100 Tenth Street, Columbus, GA 31901. To obtain specifications, visit the City’s website at http://www.columbusga.org/finance/Excel_Docs/Bid_Opportunit ies.htm or notify the Buyer via email dlewis@columbusga.org, fax 706.225.3033 or telephone 706.653.4105.

Andrea J. McCorvey Purchasing Manager

The Street Committee Delta Life Development Foundation, Inc. And Columbus (Ga) Alumnae Chapter Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Presented $39, 000.00 In Scholarship

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier On April 30, 2017, the Delta Life Development Foundation, Inc. and Columbus (GA) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presented $39, 000.00 in scholarship awards to twenty-four high school seniors at the Delta Life Development Foundation house located at 4925 Forrest Road.

The high school seniors and their parents enjoyed the Senior Teens Seminar presentation prior to the scholarship awards announcement.

Mattie Hall, Chair of the Scholarship Committee, introduced the committee members and stated the presentation of scholarships to the finalists range in amounts from $500 to $3,000. The following awards were presented: Evelyn Dorsey presented a $650 scholarship to each of the following: Brea James (Russell County), Canelius Turner (Spencer), LaQuael Jackson (Kendrick), and Brooke Coleman (Pacelli).

Eva Smith announced that each of the following finalists as recipients of an $800 scholarship: Akira Battle (Columbus); Korah Lawrence (Central); Kelsey Jones (Columbus); Jasmyne Jones (Hardaway); Cory Jackson (Carver); Quintavion Cowell (Spencer); Allison Nobles (Columbus) and Eric Robinson (Central).

Cleo Griswold presented a $1,100 scholarship to each of these finalists: Brittany Bush (Columbus); Angel Daniel (Brookstone); Angela Lin (Columbus); Cameron Ashe (Carver); Skylar Blackmon (Columbus); Christopher Schintgen

(Northside); Zion Young (Carver) and Morgan Mitchell (Columbus).

Mattie Hall announced the $500 Teacher Education Renewable Year one scholarship recipient: LaQueal Jackson (Kendrick).

Vernita Harris, President of Columbus (GA) Alumnae Chapter, announced the following scholarships and recipients: Charter Members’ Scholarship of $1,200 to Angel Daniel (Brookstone), Past Presidents' Scholarship of $1,000 to Korah Lawrence (Central) and the EMBODI Scholarship of $1000 to Cameron Ashe (Carver).

Juanita Davis, the Chairman of Board of Delta Life Development Foundation, Inc., announced the recipients receiving scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each to Andrew Cho (Columbus), Connie Tran (Brookstone) and Catelyn Ealy (Smiths Station).

Mrs. Davis awarded the $3,000 scholarship to Emma Costanza (Columbus) for her outstanding academic and scholastic achievements.

Family Donors and Memorial Scholarship awards: Deidre Tilley awarded to Jasmyne Jones (Hardaway) the Lula Lunsford Odom Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.

On behalf of Clevon and Jocelyn Deramus, Juanita Davis announced LaQuael Jackson (Kendrick) as the recipient of the Marie Griffin DeRamus Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,500.

The Christine Barksdale Dawson Leadership Scholarship was established in 2016 in the amount of two $500 scholarships. A $500 scholarship was presented to each of the finalists: Zion Young (Carver) and Cory Jackson (Carver).

The Gwendolyn Jackson and Shannon Christine Jackson Perseverance Award (established 2017) in the amount of $1,000 was presented to Christopher Schintgen (Northside).

Alicia Gosha-Page presented to Canelius Turner (Spencer) the Joseph J. Gosha Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $2,500. (Spencer High School Convocation, May 21, 2017).

Thank you to our supporters for making this a successful and blessed year of giving. The grand total of scholarships awarded was $39,000.00. Congratulations to the Class of 2017!

Standing left to right: Mattie Hall (Chair, Scholarship Committee); Canelius Turner, Quintaveon Cowell; Cory Jackson; Angel Daniel; Korah Lawrence; Connie Tran; Brooke Coleman; Catelyn Ealy; Angela Lin; Allison Nobles; Christopher Schintgen; Cameron Ashe; Zion Young and Lourie Caulton-Parker (Chair, Senior Teens Seminar).

Seated left to right: Juanita Davis (Chair, DLDF, Inc.); Emma Costanza; Andrew Cho; Brea James; Eric Robinson; Jasmyne Jones; Kelsey Jones; Skylar Blackmon; Akira Battle; Brittany Bush and Vernita Harris (President, Columbus (GA) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.).

The Courier Eco Latino Newspaper *Any editorial content are the views of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper, publisher or staff” 1300 Wynnton Rd Suite 104 Email: couriereconews@gmail.com Phone: 706.225.0106 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5747 Columbus, Ga 31906 Visit Us Online At: www.couriernews.org

A VIEW FROM A PEW

THURSDAY JULY 6, 2017

I Love Being Black

From time to time I find something on the internet that really resonates with how I feel.

Recently I ran across a video of Smokey Robinson participating in a poetry slam. I invite you to check him out on Youtube. In the meantime here are his words of wisdom.

“I love being Black. I love being called Black. I love being an American.

I love being a Black American, but as a Black man in this country I think it’s a shame that every few years we get a change of name.

Since those first ships arrived here from Africa that came across the sea there were already Black men in this country who were free.

And as for those that came over here on those terrible boats, they were called “niggah” and slave and told what to do and how to behave.

And then master started trippin’ and doing his midnight tippin’, down to the slave shacks where he forced he and G r e a t - G r e a t Grandma to be t o g e t h e r, a n d i f Great-Great Grandpa protested, he got tarred and feathered.

And at the same time, the Black men in the country who were free were mating with the tribes like the Apache and the Cherokee.

And as a result of all that, we’re a parade of every shade.

And as in this late day and age, you can be sure, they ain’t too many of us in this country whose bloodline is pure.

But, according to a geological, geographical, genealogy study published in Time Magazine, the Black African people were the first on the scene, so for what it’s worth, the Black African people were the first on earth and through migration, our characteristics started to change, and rearrange, to adapt to whatever climate we migrated to.

And that’s how I became me, and you became you.

So, if we gonna go back, let’s go all the way back, and if Adam was Black and Eve was Black, then that kind of makes it a natural fact that everybody in America is an African American.

Everybody in Europe is an African European; everybody in the Orient is an African Asian and so on and so on, that is, if the origin of man is what we’re gonna go on.

And if one drop of Black blood makes you Black like they say, then everybody’s Black anyway.

So quit trying to change my identity.

I’m already who I was meant to be I’m a Black American, born and raised.

And brother James Brown wrote a wonderful phrase, “Say it loud, I’m Black and I’m proud!

Say it loud, I’m Black and I’m proud!”

Cause I’m proud to be Black and I ain’t never lived in Africa, and ’cause my Great-Great Granddaddy on my Daddy’s side did, don’t mean I want to go back.

Now I have nothing against Africa, it’s where some of the most beautiful places and people in the world are found.

But I’ve been blessed to go a lot of places in this world, and if you ask me where I choose to live, I pick America, hands down.

Now, by and by, we were called Negroes, and after while, that name has vanished.

Anyway, Negro is just how you say ‘black’ in Spanish.

Then, we were called colored, but hell, everybody’s one color or another, and I think it’s a shame that we hold that against each other.

And it seems like we reverted back to a time when being called Black was an insult, even if it was another Black man who said it, a fight would result, cause we’ve been so brainwashed that Black was wrong, So that even the yellow “niggahs” and black “niggahs” couldn’t get along.

But then, came the 1960s when we struggled and died to be called equal and Black, and we walked with pride with our heads held high and our shoulders pushed back, and Black was beautiful.

But, I guess that wasn’t good enough, cause now here they come with some other stuff.

Who comes up with this bull anyway?

Was it one, or a group of “niggahs” sitting around one

day?

Feelin’ a little insecure again about being called Black and decided that African American sounded a little more exotic.

Well, I think you were being a little more neurotic.

It’s that same mentality that got “Amos and Andy” put off the air, cause they were embarrassed about the way the character’s spoke.

And as a result of that action, a lot of wonderful Black actors ended up broke.

When we were just laughin’ and have fun about ourselves.

So I say, “F U” if you can’t take a joke.”

You didn’t see the “Beverly Hillbilly’s” being protested by white folks.

And if you think, that cause you think that being called African American set all Black people’s mind at ease…

Since we affectionately call each other “niggah”, I affectionately say to you, “niggah Please”.

How come I didn’t get the chance to vote on who I’d like to be?

Who gave you the right to make that decision for me?

I ain’t under your rule or in your dominion and I am entitled to my own opinion.

Now there are some African Americans here, but they recently moved here from places like Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Zaire.

But, not the brother who’s family has lived in the country for generations, occupying space in all the locations New York, Miami, L.A., Detroit, Chicago…

Even if he’s wearing a dashiki and sporting an afro.

And, if you go to Africa in search of your race, you’ll find out quick you’re not an African American, You’re just a Black American in Africa takin’ up space.

Why you keep trying to attach yourself to a continent, where if you got the chance and you

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went, most people there wouldn’t even claim you as one of them; as a pure bread daughter or son of them.

Your heritage is right here now, no matter what you call yourself or what you say and a lot of people died to make it that way.

And if you think America is a leader on inequality and suffering and grievin’, how come the’re so many people comin’ and so few leavin’?

Rather than all this ‘find fault with America’ you promotin’, if you want to change something, use your privilege, get to the polls!

Commence to votin’!

God knows we’ve earned the right to be called American Americans and be free at last.

And rather than you movin’ forward progress, you dwelling in the past.

We’ve struggled too long; we’ve come too far.

Instead of focusing on who we were, let’s be proud of who we are.

We are the only people whose name is always a trend.

When is this “bull” gonna end?

Look at all the different colors of our skin…

Black is not our color. It’s our core.

It’s what we been livin’ and fightin’ and dyin’ for.

But if you choose to be called African American and that’s your preference, then I ‘ll give you that reference.

But I know on this issue I don’t stand alone on my own and if I do, then let me be me. you see me, you’d say, “there goes a man who says it loud I’m Black. I’m Black. I’m a Black American, and I’m proud”.

Cause I love being an American. And I love being Black. I love being called Black.

Yeah, I said it, and I don’t take it back.”

Wane A. Hailes

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St. James Missionary Baptist Church “Put God First”

July 6, 2017

P ROGRESSIVE F UNERAL H OME

5214 St. James Street Columbus, Georgia

Dr. Ralph W. Huling Senior Pastor

Church 706.687.6420 Residence 706.563.3256 Cell 706.315.5749

www.stjamesmsybaptist.com hrwhuling@aol.com

First African Baptist Church 901 5th Avenue

Columbus, Georgia

Sunday Worship Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship 11A.M. Transportation Provided

Call 706-323-3367 Sr. Pastor Roderick Green

F RIENDSHIP B APTIST C HURCH E ARLY W ORSHIP 8AM

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(O FFICE )706.323-6996 (FAX ) 706.322.7596 (PASTOR ’ S HOME )706.561.6733 R EV. D R . E MMETT S. A NITON , J R PASTOR

Metropolitan Baptist Church

1635 5th Avenue . Columbus, Georgia 706.322.1488

Service Sunday School 9:30 A.M Monday Night Tuesday Bible Study Pastor Curtis Crocker, Jr.

Schedule Sunday Worship 11:00 A.M Prayer 6:00 P.M 12:00 P.M & 5:30 P.M

Mission Statement A growing church for growing Christians attempting to grow the Kingdom, one soul at a time.

Evergreen Covington, CEO

4236 St. Mary’s Road

Columbus, Georgia

706.685.8023

evergreenfc@mediacombb.net

T HE L AW O FFICES OF S HEVON S. T HOMAS & ASSOCIATES Practice Areas: Misdemeanor . Felony .

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July 6, 2017

Howard Hewitt To Perform At The Courier Eco Latino Newspaper’s 2017 Community Service Awards Event

For twelve years the Courier / Eco Latino newspaper has provided the Tri-City and specifically the African-American and Hispanic communities with a publication of positive, quality of life information.

We celebrate our twelth anniversary with our signature event, “The Community Service Awards” which gives past due recognition to individuals or organizations for their distinguished service to the AfricanAmerican, Hispanic and other minority communities.

Once again our event this year will be held at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center on Saturday July 22, 2017 beginning at 6:30 pm. The program, which includes dinner, is two-fold, an awards program recognizing individuals or organizations of Columbus, Phenix City and Fort Benning followed by a performance featuring national recording artist Howard Hewitt.

Other musical guests will include Anthony Parkman, Chris Kelly, Carlos Bellavista and a special Tibute to Prince.

In addition to our “Publishers Award” we will present our 2nd Annual Community Servant Award” to a Hispanic individual or organization in honor of Harold “Lefty” Encarnacion, a well-known and beloved Hispanic businessman who passed away October of 2015.

Tickets are available for $40 until June 15th after which they will be $50.

Reserved VIP tables are available for $360.

Tickets may be purchased at the Courier Eco Latino office at 1300 Wynnton Rd, Ste. 104 or by calling 706.225.0106

Howard Hewitt The group Shalamar had an enviable career at the height of the disco era, with several charting dance hits and a high, gleaming profile. After the successful solo departure of fellow vocalist Jody Watley, Howard Hewett split with the group in 1986 to explore his own career. He released several well-received albums of soulful, gospel-tinged R&B, heavy on the romantic slow jams, and contributed to albums by several jazz fusion artists who made use of his supple, multi-octave voice. In 2001, he channeled his church-music influences into a full-on gospel album (and a live follow-up of the same material), creating an even wider fan base for his intimate, passionate crooning.

TIckets $50 Each Tables Of 8 Available $320

1300 Wynnton Rd Suite 104 (Across From The Columbus Museum)

Dinner Included

706.225.0106

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By Wane A. Hailes The Courier

C OVER S TORY

July 6, 2017

Dear Board Members: When Will Enough Be Enough?

There comes a time when you have to say enough is enough. Given the recent revelation that Frank Myers and John Thomas have offered to give sworn depositions to lawyers for Montravious Thomas, whose family has filed a $25 million lawsuit against the school district, this has got to be the proverbial “straw that broke the camels back”.

Well before he chose to run for a seat on the school board Myers had an acrimonious relationship with the district’s administration and board members. His efforts of coercion, pressure and intimidation have been well documented by this publication. Although he originally kept his name private, Myers eventually confirmed that during the 2012 primary election he was the instigator behind the anonymous citizen’s group known as “Boot the Board. Their mission, according to their website at the time, stated they were a non-partisan Political Action Committee with the goal of bringing much-needed change and accountability to the Muscogee County School Board. They believed that the only way that would occur is to clean house and “Boot the Board”.

reason for wanting to serve on the school board is not for the children.

That can be verified by checking their voting record.

We have all heard that it is not wise to come between a mother bear and her cub. People are the same way. It doesn’t matter if you are Black, White, Hispanic, Asian or Native American, when it comes to our children, most of us would rather endure any insult or injury ourselves than to see our kids suffer. For the most of us, we see an attack on our children as an assault on us.

As a result of their offer to be deposed

by Montravious Thomas lawyers board members are considering hiring a special counsel to determine if Myers and Thomas’s actions could allegedly jeopardize the Muscogee County School Districts accreditation. If this is deemed true it would be devastating for our district especially the upcoming seniors.

Pat Hugley Green Chairman District 1

Kia Chambers Vice Chairman At-Large

Laurie C. McRae District 5

Cathy Williams District 7

Mark Cantrell District 3

Vanessa Jackson District 3

The loss of accreditation could impair the ability of Muscogee County students to attend some colleges and earn scholarships. It could also prevent teachers from receiving benefits if they change school systems and could mean a loss of money for pre-kindergarten education It would be unfortunate to allow the actions of two adults to penalize our children. Enough is enough.

Again there is insurmountable evidence that proves the main focus for Frank Myers push to “Boot the Board” and ultimate foray into the political arena was to recruit people on the board who would vote to replace Hatcher– Stubbs, the law firm that represented the Muscogee County School District.

From the very beginning Myers has been working tirelessly to gain the five votes he needs to override any opposition. His ultimate goal is to eventually get rid of Dr. David Lewis as the superintendent and gain control of the school districts law firm contract.

Despite what they want you to believe it has been perfectly clear from the onset Frank Myers and John Thomas’

Naomi Buckner District 4

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COVER STORY

July 6, 2017

West Georgia Farmers Cooperative Set Market Days Schedule For Locally Grown Produce

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier Recently members of the West Georgia Farmers Cooperative announced they are making their locally grown natural and organic produce available to the tri-city community.

According to Eric Simpson the West Georgia Farmers Cooperative was founded in 1968 in Harris County.

“Our mission, since our inception is to rebuild the small farm and agricultural infrastructure of our local communities. We do that by providing sustainably grown food that is accessible and affordable.”

“Twice a month the organization sets up shop in Columbus allowing citizen in the tri-city an opportunity to purchase our produce, says Simpson.

The second Saturday of each month

you can find us at Kurundi’s Massage Suite & Spa located at 5402 15th Avenue and the 4th Saturday of each month we are at South Columbus United Methodist Church located at 1213 Benning Drive.”

Your WGFC Market Days experience will include an abundance of locally grown natural and organic produce grown by farmers ranging from meats, various seasonal vegetables, home baked treats and other goodies.

“Also, noted Eric, at our July 22 event on Benning Drive we will have a chef on hand cooking and providing tips on how to prepare various foods.”

For more information about the West Georgia Farmers Cooperative you can visit them on facebook or contact them at 706.881.1249.

Pagina 2 Reconociendo la complejidad siempre cambiante de la comunidad de cuidado de la salud, Departamento de Salud de Columbus y West Distrito Central de Salud existen como recursos para asegurar un ambiente donde todas las personas puedan obtener los servicios de salud y alcanzar una salud óptima y el bienestar mediante la valoración de sí mismos, mediante la valoración de los demás, y por el cuidado.

Dirección postal y la Clínica Ubicación 2100 Comer Ave. Columbus, GA 31904 Teléfono: 706-321-6300 Fax: 706-321-6126 emergencia después de horas 1-866-752-3442 Teléfono: 706-321-6300 Horario de atención: 08 a.m.-05:00 pm de lunes a viernes Horario de la clínica: Clínica de Salud del Adulto 706-321-6240 Abiertas de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm Cerrada 24:30-13:30 Último paciente aceptó a las 4:30 pm Salud Infantil 706-321-6200 Abiertas de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm Último paciente aceptó a las 4:00 pm Los niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales 706-321-6300 Abiertas de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm Los niños primero Los bebés no pueden esperar First Care Detección Temprana vista y la Intervención (EHDI) Servicios Médicos para Niños Lanzamiento del proyecto de Georgia

Departamento de Salud de Columbus Salud Dental 706-321-6190 Abiertas de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm Cerrada 24:00-13:00 Llame para una cita.

Distrito de Servicios Clínicos 706-321-6411 Abiertas de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm Cerrada 24:00-13:00 Llame para una cita.

Gestión perinatal Caso (PCM) 706-321-6207 Abiertas de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm Cerrada 24:00-13:00 Último paciente aceptó a las 4:30 pm Adolescente Health Clinic 706-321-6109 Abiertas de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm Cerrada 24:00-13:00 Último paciente aceptó a las 4:00 pm Registros Vitales 706-321-6130 Abiertas de 8:00 am a 4:30 pm Mujeres, Bebés y Niños - WIC 706-321-6280 De lunes a viernes- las 8:00 am a 6:00 pm Bono Pick-up: Los primeros 5 días de cada mes-08 a.m. a 6:00 pm Horario sábado para nuevos y existentes solicitantes una vez al mes de 8:00 am a 1:00 pm 2016 Fechas: 16 Jan, 20 Feb, 19 Mar, 16 Apr, 21 May, 18 Jun, 16 Jul, 20 Aug, 17 Sep, 22 Oct, 19 Nov, 17 Dec Cita Línea Directa: 800-7895502 WIC en Fort Benning 706-682-8455 Situado en la Plaza de Soldados, Building 2613 - 2613 Linskey Calle - Fort Benning, GA 31905 De lunes a viernes de 8:00 am a 4:30 pm

Salud de la Mujer 706-321-6225 Abiertas de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm Cerrada 24:00-13:00 Último paciente aceptó a las 4:30 pm

706-321-6300 Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Children First Babies Can’t Wait First Care Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Children’s Medical Services Project Launch Georgia

Columbus Health Department Recognizing the ever changing complexity of the health care community, Columbus Health Department and West Central Health District exist as resources to ensure an environment where all people can obtain health care services and attain optimum health and wellbeing by valuing themselves, by valuing others, and by caring.

Dental Health 706-321-6190 Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Call for appointment.

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Mailing Address and Clinic Location 2100 Comer Ave. Columbus, GA 31904 Phone: 706-321-6300 Fax: 706-321-6126 Emergency After Hours 1-866752-3442 Phone: 706-321-6300 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday though Friday Clinic Hours: Adult Health Clinic 706-321-6240 Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Last patient accepted at 4:30 p.m.

Child Health 706-321-6200 Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Last patient accepted at 4:00 p.m.

Children and Youth with Special Needs

District Clinical Services 706-321-6411 Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Call for appointment.

6 de Julio 2017 Vital Records 706-321-6130 Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Women, Infants and Children – W.I.C. 706-321-6280 Monday-Friday- 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Voucher Pick-up: First 5 days of each month- 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday Schedule for new and existing applicants-Once a month from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

2016 Dates: Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21, Jun,18, Jul 16, Aug 20, Sep 17, Oct 22, Nov 19, Dec 17 Appointment Hotline: 800-7895502 WIC at Fort Benning 706-682-8455 Located in Soldiers’ Plaza, Building 2613 – 2613 Linskey Street – Fort Benning, GA 31905

Perinatal Case Management (PCM) 706-321-6207 Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Last patient accepted at 4:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Teen Health Clinic 706-321-6109 Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Last patient accepted at 4:00 p.m.

Women’s Health 706-321-6225 Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Last patient accepted at 4:30 p.m.

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