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19-year-old charged with murder after two teens shot and killed in Lawrenceville
By Gregory Patel
Smiths Station City Council to fill vacant spot after death of mayor
Ronald Fisher
Ronald Fisher
Reporter · Columbus, GA
Ronald has spent over a decade covering local government and politics, including time at the Macon Telegraph. A graduate of the University of Alabama, he brings a keen investigative eye to his reporting on public policy and civic issues in Columbus.
More from Ronald →Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 9:32 PM · 1 min read
SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WTVM) - Smiths Station is making plans to fill its vacant mayor’s office following the death of Mayor Richard Cooley. Under Alabama law, city council will elect someone to serve the remainder of his term which runs through November 2029.Until then, Council Chair Pro-Tem Victoria Green is handling the mayor’s duties. The council plans to elect a successor next Tuesday, November 10, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public.PREVIOUS COVERAGE:Smiths Station Mayor Richard Cooley diesSmiths Station mourns death of longtime Mayor Richard Cooley
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