The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Acquired by Georgia Trust for Local News as Community Funders Step Up to Restore Local Control
The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer has been purchased by the Georgia Trust for Local News in a landmark transaction that puts the paper under local control and nonprofit ownership.
Georgia Power Reaffirms Longstanding Commitment to Make Growth Work for Customers with Customer Protection Pledge
With new residents moving to the state and large-energy users like data centers and manufacturers choosing Georgia, Georgia Power continues to work to ensure that growth benefits all Georgia Power customers.
CEO Confidence Slips in Q2 as Inflation and Economic Uncertainty Take Hold
Small and midsize business CEOs' confidence in the economy declined in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest CEO Confidence Index from Vistage, a CEO coaching and peer advisory organization.
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Master Wall Inc. Sets Up Columbus Headquarters in Nearly $7M Expansion
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Columbus City Council Adopts Five-Year Consolidation Plan, New Leaders Take Office
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Columbus Dog Park Now Serving Drinks and Every Sip Saves a Life
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L.L. Bean to Open First Georgia Store at Major Atlanta-Area Development
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Researchers Launch Georgia's First Superfund Research Center
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Georgia DOT Pursues NEPA Review Authority, Seeks Public Feedback
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Red Cross Declares Emergency Blood Shortage after Blood Supply Falls 25%
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America's Housing Deficit Held Steady at 4.7 Million Units for the First Time in Years
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Highline Warren Plans Multi-Year, $170M Investment in Henry County
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Georgia Education Leaders Mourn the Passing of Scott Sweeney
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Mutual Health Brings Virtual-First Health Share Model to Georgia
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Piedmont Columbus Regional Looks to the Future
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Top 8 Products Announced in Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Competition
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Georgia Council for the Arts Awards 179 Organizations $1.3 Million in Grant Funding
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Gov. Kemp Leads Economic Development Mission to Scotland and Ireland
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading ...
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From Pennies to Protests, New Georgia Laws Alter Penalties, Programs and Protections
New state laws took effect Wednesday, bringing new mandates that will change life for ...
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Georgia Launches New Office of Education and Workforce Strategy
Effective, July 1, 2026, the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) officially becomes the ...
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Chris Walker with Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, Insurance Market Update
Chris Walker with Sterling Seacrest Pritchard discusses the current insurance market and what businesses should know about it.
Georgia Center of Innovation's AgTech Director Caitlin Bennett Jackson: Food Innovation
Director of AgTech at the Georgia Center of Innovation Caitlin Bennett Jackson discusses the impact of innovation on farmers and food entrepreneurs throughout the state.
Kevin Cooke on His New Role as SBA Georgia District Director
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Georgia Farm Bureau's I Farm. I Vote Campaign
Learn about Georgia Farm Bureau's I Farm. I Vote. campaign, a nonpartisan initiative designed to help voters stay informed on issues related to agriculture throughout the election season. Discover election resources, voter information, and educational tools available at IFarmIVoteGA.com to help you make informed decisions at the ballot box.
Direct Connect
Columbus Direct Connect is a resource directory of select businesses. Contact us to find out how your company can be seen by thousands of executives each day.
Accounting - Available
Architect - 2WR + Partners
Banking - Colony Bank
Business Tax Resolution - MJ Tolbert Tax Audit Group
Catering - Jamie Keating Culinary INC.
Construction - Sheridan Construction
Cybersecurity - TSYS Center for Cybersecurity at Columbus State University
Education - Columbus State University
Employee Benefits - Available
Engineering - Available
Event Space - The Bibb Mill
Financial Advisor - Available
Fulfillment - Available
Furniture - Available
Garage Door Sales/Repair - Overhead Door Company of Columbus
Healthcare - Piedmont Columbus Regional
Healthcare Staffing - Available
HR/Benefits - Available
Information Technology - Southeast Regional Technology Group
Insurance - Georgia Farm Bureau
Landscape Management - Available
Lawyer - Available
Leadership Development - Leadership Institute at Columbus State University
Manufacturing - Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP)
Marketing - Available
MBA Program - Columbus State University
Music and Entertainment - MEC Columbus
Network Security - Southeast Regional Technology Group
Pest Control - Available
Public Relations - Available
Real Estate - Available
Restaurant - Epic
Shredding Services - Secure Record Solutions
Signs - Available
Signs/Banners - Sunshine Banners & Signs
Staffing Resources - Available
Staffing Services - Available
Technical College - Columbus Technical College
Telecommunications - AT&T
Vacation Rental - Available
Web Design - Available
Welding & Industrial - Jones Welding