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January 6, 2022
Lake Seminole is one of the largest natural resources in Southwest Georgia, affecting almost all aspects of life. That said, it is understandable that many people would be heavily invested in maintaining the upkeep of the lake.
October 7, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop has announced that the FCC is awarding more than $4.5 million to local school districts through the Emergency Connectivity Fund.

County school districts in Bibb, Calhoun, Muscogee, Taylor, and Webster Counties are benefiting from the program.
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Congressman Bishop and USDA Deputy Undersecretary Justin Maxson present Buena Vista, Georgia with funds to upgrade its water system
September 16, 2021
(You can view a video of WTVM's coverage on its website)
BUENA VISTA, Ga. (WTVM) - A multi-million dollar award is making an essential and expensive project possible in a rural Georgia community.
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Congressman Bishop reflects on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attack
September 9, 2021
(You can view a video of WTVM's coverage on its website)
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Representative Sanford Bishop (D-GA) reflected on what it was like to be on Capitol Hill on the somber day of September 11, 2001.
September 4, 2013

ALBANY — The downtown Albany post office has been given a new lease on life … a one-year lease, to be exact.

August 8, 2012

ALBANY — Albany and Columbus will receive more than $170,000 in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop announced this morning.

August 8, 2012

COLUMBUS, GA - Congressman Sanford Bishop calls it "the sword" once poised over a special congressional budget "super committee" charged with cutting $1.2 trillion in federal discretionary spending.

February 24, 2012

CAMILLA, GA - Mitchell County Middle School held their annual Black History program Thursday morning. Their theme for this year's assembly was "A Tribute to Motown."

Students performed old Motown music and songs, paying tribute to greats like Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson.

Teachers wore full African attire all to celebrate Black History month as well.