The two congressmen who represent Columbus appear to be on their way to commanding victories.

I would like to thank each and every one of you for renewing my contract and allowing me to continue to use the political process to improve the lives of those who live in the Second Congressional District of Georgia. If there is any way I, or members of my Congressional Staff, can be of service to you, do not hesitate to call on us.

CORDELE — When the Dispatch went to press Tuesday night, all of Crisp County’s ballots had not been counted; therefore, some of the numbers that were printed in Wednesday’s paper have changed. The results remain the same, however.

Bishop tours Southwest Georgia 

By Kirsten J. Barnes

ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Albany State University is working to make sure students are informed about local, state and federal races. ASU's Department of History, Political Science and Public Administration hosted a political forum on campus Tuesday night.

By Kirsten J. Barnes
Communications Director Bishop for Congress

During the Congressional work period Congressman Sanford Bishop spoke to the Artisian City Sertoma Club and Sertoma Foundation Patron Club at the Elks Lodge in Albany.

“The first thing that I know is on all of our minds, the elephant in the room whenever a member of Congress gets up to speak, is gas prices. I want you to know that I am sensitive to that and I have been,” Congressman Bishop told the members of the two clubs.

By Kirsten J. Barnes
Communications Director Bishop for Congress

Congressman Sanford Bishop Jr. spent four weeks in the Second Congressional District of Georgia visiting constituents of the 32 counties he represents.

ALBANY, GA (WALB) - This was McCain's night, but Wednesday night his running mate introduced herself to the country. And Sarah Palin took a lot of jabs at Barack Obama.

Obama said Thursday he wasn't surprised and said the speech was delivered on behalf of John McCain.