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Fallen tree limb leaves more than a thousand in Columbus without power
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A large, fallen tree limb near 7th Street and Broadway left more than a thousand residents without power on Thursday night, according to Georgia Power. Several community members suffered power outages including Columbus Clingstones game attendees gathered at Synovus Park. The power went out around 7:20 p.m. and was restored to […]
georgiatrend.com
Ups, Downs and In-betweens
Two of the state’s oldest and largest newspapers have new leases on life. The nonprofit Georgia Trust for Local News purchased the Macon Telegraph, founded in 1826, and the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, founded in 1828. The Georgia Trust is a subsidiary of the National Trust for Local News, whose mission is to “acquire, stabilize and revitalize” news organizations across the country. Both papers were previously owned by media giant McClatchy.
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Auto manufacturer announces $64M expansion in Auburn
Seohan Auto USA, the North American manufacturing subsidiary of South Korea-based Seohan Group, has announced plans to to expand its operations at the Auburn Technology Park West. The expansion is expected to come with a $64 million investment along with adding about 70 jobs over the next three years. “With...
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This Sleepy Little Alabama Town Lets Retirees Live Comfortably On Less Than $1,600 A Month
Somewhere between “I can’t afford that” and “I deserve better,” there’s a town in Alabama that quietly solved retirement. Opelika, Alabama is that town, and it’s been sitting there, perfectly content, waiting for you to notice. Let’s talk about money for a second,...
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South Georgia Technical College Accounting Director Robin Bell retiring after over 13 years service
AMERICUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) announced on Tuesday that accounting director Robin Bell has decided to retire after over 13 years of service to the college, its students, and faculty and staff. Bell began her career at the institution as an accounting specialist, but has served as the accounting director […]
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Goodwill Industries bringing local career opportunities with several hiring events
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers is offering several career opportunities with hiring events in Columbus and Phenix City. From manufacturing to delivery driving to healthcare and beyond, Goodwill Industries says there will be a career opportunity for everyone. According to Goodwill Industries, three hiring events will be available for residents […]
WTVM
Opelika revokes business license for Wild Wing Cafe operator
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - The Opelika City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to revoke the business license of Together We Thrive LLC, the company that operates Wild Wing Cafe in Tigertown. The vote followed a public hearing on public nuisance violations at the restaurant. The Opelika Police Department has responded...
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Boardwalk acquires Sun Self Storage portfolio
EAST ALABAMA — Meridian Storage Group announced that it served as the exclusive advisor and broker to Steve Benson and the Benson family in the sale of the Sun Self Storage portfolio in the Auburn-Opelika market. Boardwalk Development Group acquired the portfolio. Financial terms were not disclosed. The portfolio...