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• Delta Data Launches Distribution Oversight Solution for Asset Managers

  News, July 27, 2015

• Columbus State Continuing Education’s 2015 Open House Promises You Will Learn Something New

  Features, July 24, 2015

  Fall will soon be here and so will the creative and energizing courses offered by Continuing Education at Columbus State University. Get ready to focus your mind where you will benefit the most... on your personal and professional growth.

• Metro Columbus’ Unemployment Rate Rises to 7.4% in June

  News, July 23, 2015

• United Way Still Needs School Supplies to "Stuff the Bus"

  News, July 23, 2015

• Southern States Bank to Acquire Columbus Community Bank

  News, July 22, 2015

• Aflac to Release Second Quarter Results on July 28th

  News, July 22, 2015

• Carmike Opens New Theater With Dining in Athens

  News, July 20, 2015

• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Officially Opens New Reaching Milestones Autism Therapy Clinic in Columbus

  News, July 17, 2015

• Georgia Military College Columbus Hosts Boys and Girls Club College Day

  News, July 16, 2015

• Callaway Gardens Presents Foghat in Concert This Saturday Night

  News, July 16, 2015

• Overhead Door Of Columbus Announces 2nd Annual Garage Door Contest

  Features, July 15, 2015

  Once Again, Overhead Door Of Columbus is out to find the Ugliest Door in The Valley.

• UGA SBDC Announces The Financing Options Forum on July 24th

  News, July 15, 2015

• Columbus GA Whitewater Announces Back-To-School Promotions Through September

  News, July 15, 2015

• TSYS Gives $5 Million to Columbus State University

  News, July 14, 2015

• Growing Room Too Receive 3 Stars for Georgia’s Quality Rated Program

  News, July 14, 2015

• Press Conference Being Held Today on Fort Benning & Sequestration

  News, July 13, 2015

• Chattahoochee Valley Region Battles to Stabilize Fort Benning

  Features, July 10, 2015

  “The fight to preserve the strength and integrity of Fort Benning has only just begun,” Brian Anderson, C.E.O of the Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce. “It is important that our Regional community – which includes Columbus, Phenix City, our Metropolitan Support Area and the post itself – remain armed with the most current information regarding Sequestration; maintain vigilance in showing their dedication to Fort Benning; and let those in political power know that we and they must protect our post. We have Benning’s back, because Benning has always had ours.”

• Aflac Chairman and CEO Dan Amos to Speak at Wright Symposium

  News, July 10, 2015

• Columbus State Continuing Education Fall Open House July 30th

  News, July 10, 2015

• Batson-Cook Tops Out Columbus Regional Health Project

  News, July 09, 2015

• Breadwinner Moms Demonstrate Strength and Resilience

  News, July 09, 2015

• Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson Tapped as Chair of Sweet Briar College's New Board of Directors

  Features, July 08, 2015

  The Sweet Briar College Board of Directors held its first face-to-face meeting today on the Sweet Briar College campus, electing leaders, adopting a formal policy of inclusiveness and transparency and beginning work to establish board governance policies and a committee structure. Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, a 1987 graduate of Sweet Briar, was elected chairwoman of the board.

• TSYS Extends Relationship with U.S. Bank

  News, July 08, 2015

• Valley Healthcare System is Raising the Bar on Quality Care

  News, July 08, 2015

• Carmike Cinemas Inc. and IMAX Expand Partnership With Three-Theatre Agreement

  News, July 08, 2015

• Synovus Announces Quarterly Stock Dividend for Synovus’ Series C Preferred Stock

  News, July 06, 2015

• 4th Annual Southeastern Employment Law Certificate Series 2015

  News, July 06, 2015

• CSU’s Communication Department Launches 24-Hour Radio Station

  News, July 06, 2015

• Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend at Callaway Gardens' Star Spangled Beach Party

  News, July 01, 2015

• TSYS Extends Relationship with INVEX

  News, July 01, 2015

• The Truth FM, Columbus' Contemporary Christian Radio Station, Moves Up the Dial

  News, July 01, 2015

• TSYS to Broadcast Second-Quarter 2015 Results

  News, June 30, 2015

• Aflac Lauds Important Bipartisan Step Toward Achieving Historic Trans-Pacific Partnership

  News, June 30, 2015

• Synovus to Announce Second Quarter 2015 Results on July 21st

  News, June 29, 2015

• CTC Administrators Graduate from Leadership Training

  Features, June 29, 2015

  Two administrators with Columbus Technical College just wrapped up specialized training aimed at helping them improve their skills as leaders.

• Survey Says Aflac is a Great Place to Work for Millennials

  News, June 26, 2015

• Metro Columbus’ Unemployment Rate Rises to 7.1% in May

  Features, June 25, 2015

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Metro Columbus’ unemployment rate for May was 7.1 percent, up five-tenths of a percentage point from 6.6 percent in April.

• Frederick J. Crawford Joins Aflac Incorporated as Executive Vice President and CFO

  News, June 25, 2015

• CSU Part of Georgia Initiative to Ensure Its High-Need Schools Have Excellent STEM Teachers

  News, June 25, 2015

• Char-Boil Introduces the New Kettleman Charcoal Grill

  News, June 24, 2015

• East Alabama Motor Speedway Continues to Entertain Spectators

  News, June 24, 2015

• TSYS Signs NCB Jamaica to PRIME 4 Agreement

  News, June 24, 2015

• Cunningham Center at Columbus State University Celebrates 10 Years

  Features, June 23, 2015

  The Cunningham Center at Columbus State University will celebrate the 10thanniversary of its grand opening this week. The 67,500-square-foot building started with a gift and a bequest to the university from John Cunningham, a lifelong salesman who possessed a true passion for the sales profession.

• TSYS Announces Promotion of Keith Pierce to Executive Vice President

  Features, June 18, 2015

  TSYS announced the promotion of Keith Pierce to Executive Vice President for Relationship Management. Pierce will be responsible for TSYS’ North America consumer, commercial and healthcare lines of business.

• 2015 Leadership Columbus Class Graduates

  Features, June 17, 2015

  The 2014-2015 Leadership Columbus graduation ceremony was held Tuesday, June 16, at The Cunningham Center for Leadership Development. This is the 33rd class to graduate from Leadership Columbus.

• National Infantry Museum Named to TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame

  Features, June 11, 2015

  The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center is announced its induction into TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame for 2015. The award, offered for the first time this year, recognizes businesses and attractions that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews and have earned the travel website’s Certificate of Excellence for five straight years.

• TSYS & FICO Release Report on How Financial Institutions Should Better Engage Their Digitally Active Customers

  Features, June 08, 2015

  TSYS announced the publication, in association with FICO, of a new report titled “Engaging Customers: Why Should Financial Institutions Move Toward a ‘Bring Your Own Persona’ Approach.” The report explains that with the growing consumer adoption of mobile devices, social media and improved user interfaces, financial institutions can differentiate themselves by understanding their customers’ preference for digital communication and their degree of trust in sharing financial information through digital channels.

• Aflac: As Access to Insurance Increases, Income Remains Key Factor in Health Crisis Preparedness

  Features, June 04, 2015

  With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, more Americans now have access to major medical insurance. However, results from the 2015 Aflac WorkForces Report released today by Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the work site in the United States, reveal wide disparities between higher- and lower-income households in terms of financial preparedness, knowledge about health insurance and benefits enrollment.

• Metro Columbus’ Unemployment Rate Declines to 6.7%

  Features, May 28, 2015

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Metro Columbus’ unemployment rate for April was 6.7 percent, down three-tenths of a percentage point from 7.0 percent in March. This is the lowest the rate has been since July 2008 when it was 6.7 percent.

• United Way Awards Funding to 55 Local Programs

  Features, May 26, 2015

  United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley's Board of Directors unanimously approved the funding recommendations of the Community Investment Volunteer Teams. United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley announced it will award funding to 55 local programs through 27 agencies.

• Aflac Promotes Matthew D. Owenby to Senior VP, Chief Human Resources Officer

  Features, May 20, 2015

  Aflac today announced that effective immediately it has promoted Matthew D. Owenby from vice president, Human Resources, to senior vice president, chief human resources officer.

• TSYS Unveils Plans to Memorialize Mott House Site

  Features, May 15, 2015

  TSYS announced its plans to memorialize the Mott House, which was destroyed by fire in September. The company unveiled renderings of what the site will look like along with an expected timeline of when the work will be complete.

• Columbus Takes Step Forward With Regional Prosperity Initiative

  Features, May 12, 2015

  The Greater Columbus Georgia Region took an important step in defining its future with the public launch of the Regional Prosperity Initiative. The Initiative is a comprehensive and holistic community and economic development strategic planning process, which is being supported by the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the Development Authority of Columbus, the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley, Georgia Power, TSYS and the W.C Bradley Company.

• Georgia Power Names Jason Cuevas West Region Vice President

  Features, May 11, 2015

  Georgia Power announced today that Jason Cuevas has been named vice president for the company's West Region, including Columbus, LaGrange, Americus and Manchester. In this role, Cuevas will be responsible for power delivery, engineering, customer service, sales, economic and community development and external relations.

• Carmike Enters Into Partnership with Fathom Events to Expand Programming

  Features, May 08, 2015

  Carmike Cinemas announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Fathom Events to bring an enhanced and significantly expanded alternative programming offering to 150 Carmike locations in 31 states by the end of 2015.

• The UPS Store Launches Small Biz Salute Campaign in Celebration of Small Business Week

  Features, May 06, 2015

  As an extension of its commitment to the small business community, The UPS Store announced the launch of its Small Biz Salute campaign, which celebrates small business owners nationwide during National Small Business Week.

• New Era Begins at Callaway Gardens with Appointment of New President/CEO

  Features, May 05, 2015

  Recently, the Ida Cason Callaway Foundation’s Board of Trustees announced the appointment of William “Bill” Doyle III as president and chief executive officer of Callaway Gardens. He started this new position on Monday.

• TAG Seeks 2015 STEM Education Award Nominees from Columbus

  Features, May 04, 2015

  The Technology Association of Georgia and the TAG Education Collaborative are excited to announce the 4th Annual STEM Education Awards, an event that will once again recognize and honor schools, programs and organizations for their outstanding effort and achievement in supporting and promoting STEM Education in Georgia.

• Georgia Chamber Kicks Off 2015 Regional Power Lunch Series in Columbus

  Features, April 30, 2015

  70 Georgia business leaders gathered at the National Infantry Museum in Columbus yesterday for the Georgia Chamber’s first Regional Power Lunch of 2015.

• Columbus Whitewater Announces Official Opening of 2015 Season

  Features, April 29, 2015

  Named one of the Top Man-Made Adventures on the Planet by USA Today, Columbus GA Whitewater's 2015 season officially begins May 8th with multiple activities for a unique thrill-seeking adventure. Rafting, zip lining, kayaking, fly fishing and paddle boarding, Columbus GA Whitewater fills travel schedules with the newest outdoor adventures on the East Coast.

• Communicorp's Amanda Bass to Speak at the #1 Digital Technology Summit

  News, April 27, 2015

• Winners Named in 2015 CSU Business Plan Competition

  News, April 24, 2015

• National Infantry Museum Launches New Capital Campaign

  Features, April 24, 2015

  Billy Blanchard, President and CEO of Columbus Bank and Trust Company, has agreed to lead a Phase II capital campaign for the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center in Columbus. Advancing the Mission: the Campaign to Honor Heroes seeks to raise $20 million to pay for enhancements to one of the region’s most highly acclaimed attractions.

• Metro Columbus’ Unemployment Dips to 7.0%

  News, April 23, 2015

• Georgia Power Marks Groundbreaking of Fort Benning Solar Project

  Features, April 20, 2015

  Leadership from Georgia Power, the U.S. Army, the U.S. Army Office of Energy Initiatives and the General Services Administration joined elected officials, community leaders and other dignitaries today at Fort Benning near Columbus to mark the beginning of construction of a new 30 megawatt (MW) solar project at the base.

• Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce Hires Brian Anderson as President, CEO

  Features, April 17, 2015

  The Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced that Brian D. Anderson, Sr. will serve as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber. He will take that position no later than June 1st. Anderson currently serves as the President and CEO of the Greater Dalton Georgia Chamber. Anderson replaces Mike Gaymon who served as the Chamber’s CEO for over 25 years and retired in late 2014.

• Ameris Bancorp Signs Definitive Merger Agreement to Acquire Jacksonville Bancorp, Inc.

  News, April 16, 2015

• Chris Markwood Named President of Columbus State University

  Features, April 16, 2015

  Dr. Chris Markwood, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas has been named as the next president of Columbus State University by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Markwood will assume his new position on June 1st.

• Carmike Cinemas to Report Q1 Results May 4th

  News, April 15, 2015

• Citizens Trust Bank Announces Dividend

  News, April 15, 2015

• Columbus Young Professionals Commit to Give Back to the Community at “Days of Action”

  Features, April 10, 2015

  Over 100 local Young Professionals have committed to make a difference in the community by giving over 300 volunteer hours to area non-profits during a two day span; Friday April 10th and Saturday, April 11th. This event is hosted by the Greater Columbus Georgia Young Professionals (YP), a program of the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce.

• Summit to Help Businesses Hire Graduates With Disabilities

  Features, April 07, 2015

  Columbus State University is hosting a “disABILITY Summit” later this month to raise awareness in the local business community about the possibilities and benefits of hiring CSU graduates with disabilities.

• Synovus CEO Kessel Stelling Named FSR Treasurer, Executive Committee Member

  Features, April 02, 2015

  The Financial Services Roundtable announced yesterday that Synovus Chairman & CEO Kessel Stelling will serve as FSR’s Treasurer effective April 1st. The role also makes Stelling a member of the FSR Executive Committee.

• David Arrington Set to Retire From Deputy City Manager

  News, March 27, 2015

• Hostess Makes a Comeback Following New Management

  News, March 27, 2015

• Metro Columbus’ Unemployment Rate Declines to 7.3% in February

  News, March 26, 2015

• Aflac Recognized as a Top 25 Brand

  Features, March 24, 2015

  Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the work site in the United States and one of FORTUNE's 2014 Blue Ribbon companies, announced today that they have been listed as the 25th top brand by American City Business Journals and The Business Journals.

• ITC Security Adding 90 Jobs in Harris County

  Features, March 19, 2015

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced yesterday that ITC Security Partners LLC, a professional expert security services provider, will locate its headquarters to West Point, creating 90 jobs over the next three years.

• CSU Announces ‘First Choice’ Comprehensive Campaign with $100M Goal

  Features, March 18, 2015

  Columbus State University officially announced its “First Choice Campaign,” a comprehensive effort designed to raise at least $100 million to create an academic and collegiate environment that will cement CSU’s status as a favored destination for top students and faculty.

• Four Major Concerts Added to Callaway Gardens Summer Sunset Concert Series

  Features, March 16, 2015

  The Summer Sunset Concert Series is starting off strong with a concert by country music legend and Georgia native Travis Tritt. Callaway Gardens has partnered with Wallace Productions to add this and three other major acts to the Summer music series.

• Aflac's Teresa White Honored by Girls Inc.

  News, March 13, 2015

• Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce Receives Chamber of Valor Award

  Features, March 13, 2015

  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced that the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce has been honored by Hiring Our Heroes with the Chamber of Valor award.

• Metro Columbus’ Unemployment Rate Rises

  News, March 12, 2015

• TSYS & Aflac Named 2015 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute

  Features, March 10, 2015

  Columbus-based companies TSYS and Aflac announced today that it they have been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company Honorees.

• More Good Fortune for Aflac and its Employees

  Features, March 06, 2015

  Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the work site in the United States and one of FORTUNE's 2014 Blue Ribbon companies, announced today it has been named to FORTUNE magazine's list of 100 Best Companies to Work For the 17th consecutive year.

• Carmike Cinemas’ 4Q Revenue Rises 7.9% to a Record $185.4M

  Features, March 04, 2015

  Carmike Cinemas’ President and Chief Executive Officer David Passman stated on Q4 metrics: “Carmike performed favorably on several key metrics in Q4 2014 despite a third consecutive quarter of year-over-year industry box office declines. Total admission revenues, which increased 5.9% year over year, continues to reach record highs as we complete acquisitions and replace older theatres with state-of-the-art entertainment complexes.

• CSU to Host Two Forums With Five Remaining Presidential Candidates

  Features, March 03, 2015

  Columbus State University will host two open forums with each of its five remaining presidential candidates during campus visits which began Monday.

• Five Candidates Selected for the Next CSU President

  Features, February 26, 2015

  Columbus State University has narrowed its presidential search to five candidates for campus visits beginning in March.

• Batson-Cook Construction Celebrates Topping Out of Columbus BCBS Service Center

  Features, February 20, 2015

  Batson-Cook Construction celebrated the topping out of the new Blue Cross Blue Shield Service Center under construction in Midland, Georgia, with a barbecue lunch, door prizes and commemorative gifts for the entire construction team and all project stakeholders, area dignitaries and media in attendance at Thursday’s event.

• Synovus Presents Chairman’s Awards

  Features, February 19, 2015

  Synovus, recently announced the presentation of its annual Chairman’s Awards. The Chairman’s Awards – the James H. Blanchard Leadership Award, the James D. Yancey Customer Covenant Award, and the William B. Turner Humanitarian Award – represent the company’s culture and illustrate the emphasis it places on leadership, customer satisfaction, and serving others.

• Columbus State University Planning to Move Another of its Colleges to Downtown Columbus

  Features, February 17, 2015

  After garnering approval from Columbus’ Board of Historical and Architectural Review and Facade Board, Columbus State University is finalizing plans to move its College of Education and Health Professions to downtown Columbus, a move that will further expand the university’s popular RiverPark campus with an extra 1,800 students, faculty and staff.

• Department of Army to Host Listening Session in Columbus on Proposed DoD Cuts

  Features, February 16, 2015

  On Wednesday, February 18th, the Department of Army Listening Team will be in Columbus to hear how the proposed Department of Defense budget cuts by the US Army will impact Fort Benning and our region. The event will be held at the Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center in the Foundry Room from 5-7PM.

• 2WR + Partners and Harris County Commissioners Receive 2014 Citation Design Award

  Features, February 06, 2015

  2WR + Partners recently received a 2014 Citation Award from the American Association of Architects (AIA), Georgia Association, for the Harris County Community Center.

• Metro Columbus’ Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.2% in December

  Features, January 29, 2015

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Metro Columbus’ unemployment rate for December was 7.2 percent, down one-tenth of a percentage point from 7.3 percent in November. The rate in December 2013 was 7.6 percent.

• Columbus State Offers the SHRM Essentials of HR Management Course

  Features, January 28, 2015

  Human resource issues impact every company in some way. That’s why it’s important to understand the fundamental issues surrounding HR today. The SHRM Essentials of HR Management Course at Columbus State can help you face these fundamental issues.

• Calkain Companies Sells Georgia Military College Columbus Campus for $4.72M

  Features, January 26, 2015

  Calkain Companies recently brokered the sale of The Georgia Military College, Columbus campus building for $4,723,224. The Georgia Military College is a liberal arts junior college with nine satellite campuses all of which are publicly funded by the State of Georgia.

• CTC Announces Students, Instructor of Year for 2015

  News, January 23, 2015

• Synovus Announces Enhanced Mobile Banking App

  Features, January 23, 2015

  Synovus Bank recently launched a new Mobile Banking App which offers Mobile Deposit, a service that allows customers to make deposits with their smartphones; Pay People, an on-the-go service that allows mobile customers to send money to individuals via an email address or cell number; and Instant Balances, which gives customers the ability to check account balances without logging into their account.

• Stan Hickson Named President of Northside Medical Center

  Features, January 19, 2015

  Stan Hickson, MHA, FACHE, joins Columbus Regional Health Jan. 21st as President of Northside Medical Center. He comes to Columbus Regional Health following leadership positions in Washington, D.C., South Carolina and Virginia.

• MedMark Services Acquires Columbus-Based Georgia Therapy Associates

  News, January 19, 2015

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