Amber Roldan

4 days ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Amber Roldan

4 days ago | georgiarecorder.com | Amber Roldan

For the first time since 2020, Georgia voters have a chance to decide who will represent them on the Public Service Commission. This delayed election comes after a lawsuit challenged the statewide elections used to elect commissioners, arguing it diluted the voting strength of Black voters. Despite each commissioner hailing from a specific geographic district in Georgia, voters across the state are eligible to vote for each member. This year, District 2 and 3 seats are on the ballot.

5 days ago | georgiarecorder.com | Amber Roldan

by Amber Roldan, Georgia Recorder June 2, 2025 Democratic state Rep. Jasmine Clark has entered the race for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District to challenge U.S. Rep. David Scott, the longtime Democratic incumbent who has said he is seeking reelection. Clark’s announcement Monday comes at a time when Scott, who received treatment for back problems in November, faces questions about his health.

3 weeks ago | columbiamissourian.com | Amber Roldan |Gordon Dickson

By Amber Roldan,Gordon Dickson Mayor Barbara Buffaloe's reelection to a second term was so decisive that she handily beat her challengers in five of Columbia's six wards, a review of April 8 voting records shows. The only place where Buffaloe didn't win a majority of votes was in the Fifth Ward, which includes much of the city's southwest side.

1 month ago | columbiamissourian.com | Amber Roldan

By By Amber Roldan,Amber Roldan After over 100 years of faith and fellowship, the future of Wilkes Blvd. United Methodist Church faces uncertainty as Turning Point, its primary tenant and source of funding, plans to relocate next year. Wilkes Blvd. United Methodist Church opened its doors in 1918. The church, which provides services and worship opportunities to many in Columbia's homeless community, is about to face a difficult decision: Find a new way to fund the church, or close it entirely.