Local

Columbus, Georgia, History Facts That May Surprise Even Lifelong Residents

Columbus, Georgia, is known for its military connections, riverfront attractions, historic neighborhoods and growing bus...

Oct. 10, 2026

Business

Coca-Cola, RC Cola, Aflac and More: 8 Famous Brands Born in Columbus

You've probably had a cola, eaten a bag of peanuts or fired up a grill this year without knowing it all traces back to C...

Oct. 9, 2026

Food

The Oldest Restaurants Still Serving in Columbus and Phenix City

Restaurants come and go, but a few Columbus-area spots have been feeding the same families for generations. Here are the...

Oct. 9, 2026

Politics

Which of Georgia's 3 Amendments Is Most Likely to Pass? What the Votes, Supporters and History Say

Georgia voters will decide three changes to the state constitution on Nov. 3: a bigger property tax break for large farm...

Oct. 8, 2026

Politics

From Baker Village to City Hall: Isaiah Hugley Makes History as Columbus's First Elected Black Mayor

Isaiah Hugley likes to describe where he started: a public housing apartment in Baker Village, a family on welfare, trip...

Oct. 5, 2026

Community

Famous People From Columbus, Georgia: 10 Legends Who Got Their Start Here

The blues, a Baseball Hall of Famer, a pioneering combat pilot and one of the most famous portraits in America all trace...

Oct. 5, 2026

Arts & Culture

Netflix Adds Legend Andrés Cantor to Broadcast Team for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027

Los Angeles, Calif. — September 18, 2026 — Netflix today announced that Emmy-Award winner and Hall of Famer, Andrés Cant...

Sept. 30, 2026

Community

Kwanza Jones Makes History As MLB's First Black Female Majority Owner

Kwanza Jones has become one of the most talked-about names in sports business this year, and for good reason. In August...

Sept. 17, 2026

Community

Georgia Historical Society Honors Dr. Thomas Aiello with 2026 Bell Award for the Best Book on Georgia History

Savannah, GA, September 16, 2026 – The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Thomas Aiello of...

Sept. 16, 2026

Community

Georgia Trust Now Accepting Applications for Historic Preservation Matching Grants

ATLANTA, Sept. 14—The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the availability of three grant pro...

Sept. 15, 2026

Community

Columbus Black History Sites Every Resident Should Know

Columbus, Georgia, is rich in African-American history. From legendary musicians and civil rights leaders to historic ch...

Sept. 14, 2026

Arts & Culture

Jazz Legend Cassandra Wilson Dies at 70

Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer whose distinctive contralto voi...

Sept. 12, 2026

Sports

Bubba Wallace Makes History With Brickyard 400 Victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

INDIANAPOLIS — Bubba Wallace climbed out of his No. 23 car Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, pumping his fists in c...

Aug. 22, 2025