Created in Columbus Event Launches in Partnership With Georgia Chamber of Commerce & Columbus Ahead
The Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Columbus Ahead, in partnership with Georgia Entertainment, will host the inaugural Created in Columbus event Thursday, Oct. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will take place at The PATIO (Pierce Anderson Theatre in the Outdoors), the Springer Opera House's outdoor venue in downtown Columbus.
Georgia Executives and Employees Agree on AI's Biggest Risk
The 2026 Business Generosity Report shows that executives and employees agree on surprisingly little about AI except for one crucial aspect. Both groups are equally concerned about the loss of human connection and damage to company culture.
Georgia Marks Nine Consecutive Months of Record Labor Force and Employment Growth
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia’s labor force and employment smashed records for the ninth consecutive month in September, hitting historic highs of 5.5 million workers and 5.3 million jobs alongside a 50-year low in initial jobless claims.
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Colony Bankcorp & First Reliance Bancshares Announce Shareholder Approval of Merger
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Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Day Rescheduled for October 24
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Georgia Ports Achieves Permit for 3.5 Million TEU Container Terminal
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Georgia Supreme Court Ruling Could Shift More Fire Costs to Property Taxpayers
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Ag Chris Carr Secures Major Victory in Defense of Georgia’s Social Media Law
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IXP Corporation Supports Georgia’s Cities Through GMA Participation
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Study Finds Americans Turn to Friends for Financial Guidance, Including Tax Prep
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Rental Demand is Up 20% as High Lending Costs Stifle the For-Sale Market
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Survey Finds Integration, AI and Complexity Redefine the Global Landscape
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Columbus State Celebrates 10-Year Pasaquan Partnership with Oct. 24 ‘PASAFEST 2026’
Recent Features
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Legendary Columbus Journalist Chuck Williams to Lead Ledger-Enquirer
The Georgia Trust for Local News announced that Chuck Williams, a highly respected Columbus ...
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Georgians Shatter First Day Early Voting Record
Georgians came to the polls in droves on the first day of early voting, ...
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Georgia Restaurant Association Announces Finalists for the 2026 GRACE Awards
The Georgia Restaurant Association is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Georgia ...
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UCB Dedicates Site for New U.S. Biologics Manufacturing Campus in Georgia
UCB marked the dedication of the future site of its new U.S. biologics manufacturing ...
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Joe Brownlee Named Vice President of Region External Affairs for Georgia Power
Georgia Power has named Joe Brownlee as its new vice president of Region External ...
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President of AT&T Georgia Riley Blount: Building a More Connected, Resilient Georgia
When most of us dial 911, we rarely think about what happens after the ...
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Ryan Willoughby of the Jordan Vocational High School College & Career Academy, Work-Based Learning Diploma
CEO of the Jordan Vocational High School College & Career Academy Ryan Willoughby discusses the new Work-Based Learning Diploma and its potential impact on the local workforce.
Stehfaní Thomas with the Literacy Alliance of Columbus, Literacy Crisis
Literacy Alliance of Columbus Board Chair Stehfaní Thomas shares what you can do to help promote literacy in the Columbus community.
Krystal Crawford with Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, State of the Georgia Girl Report
CEO of the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Krystal Crawford discusses the State of the Georgia Girl Report and how this data will impact girls across the state.
Chip Blalock on the Upcoming 2026 Sunbelt Ag Expo
Executive Director of the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition Chip Blalock provides details on the upcoming Sunbelt Ag Expo, scheduled for October 20-22, 2026 and how to get your tickets.
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Construction - Sheridan Construction
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