September 2015 Features

  • Twelfth Annual Career Expo Scheduled for Sept. 30th in Columbus

    September 23, 2015

    The Urban League of Greater Columbus and the Georgia Department of Labor will co-sponsor the 12th Annual Career Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 30, in Columbus. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Convention and Trade Center located at 801 Front Ave. in the city’s historic Iron Works district.

  • The Aflac Duck Hits the Gym in New Television Commercial

    September 22, 2015

    Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the work site in the United States, will debut its newest television commercial, "Gym," during two highly anticipated premieres tonight: the series premiere of "The Muppets," which airs at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC Network, and part two of the season premiere of "The Voice," which airs at 8 p.m. EDT on NBC.

  • Georgia's Pro-Business Climate Drives Investment and Job Creation in Key Industries

    September 17, 2015

    Gov. Nathan Deal announced yesterday that the Global Commerce division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) helped create a total of 26,951 new jobs and generate $4.75 billion in investment during FY15. This growth is a result of the expansion or relocation by 329 companies including those in software and technology, aerospace and food processing sectors.

  • Great Day of Golf, Food, & Fun Benefits Environmental Education at ICCF Charity Golf Tournament

    September 15, 2015

    Callaway Gardens will host the 13th annual Ida Cason Callaway Foundation Golf Tournament Friday, Sept. 25, 2015. Proceeds from the tournament, co-title sponsored by Callaway Golf and Odyssey Golf, enable the ICCF to share the wonders of nature with thousands of schoolchildren by providing funds for diverse environmental programs available at Callaway Gardens.

  • J. Smith Lanier & Co. Announces Merger of The Flowers Agency

    September 11, 2015

    J. Smith Lanier & Co., one of the country’s oldest and largest independent insurance brokerage firms, is pleased to announce the merger of The Flowers Agency, LLC, of Columbus, Georgia, with the J. Smith Lanier & Co. consolidated group effective September 1st.

  • CSO Kicks Off Season with Prokofiev & Pictures

    September 10, 2015

    The Columbus Symphony Orchestra is pleased to present Prokofiev & Pictures on Saturday, September 26th.

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Hosts Grand Opening for Columbus Office

    September 03, 2015

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGa) hosted the grand opening for its new office facility in Columbus on Wednesday. Community leaders and BCBSGa representatives were on hand to unveil the 235,000-square-foot, three-story building that can accommodate up to 2,000 associates.

  • Columbus State University, Phenix City Public Schools Explore STEM Partnership

    September 01, 2015

    Columbus State University and Phenix City Schools are working on a partnership to address a priority both organization see as critical to their future: science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.