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Thousands of customers without power in Columbus following Saturday storms
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Strong storms knocked out power for more than 12-thousand Georgia Power customers across Muscogee County on Saturday. The storms moved through the area just before 3:00 pm ET on Saturday. Current estimates from Georgia Power indicate more than 12-thousand customers are without power across Columbus. Outages...
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Former Opelika businessman Kyle Sandler dies
Kyle Sandler, the former Opelika businessman who served federal prison time after defrauding investors through The Roundhouse business incubator, died June 22, 2026. A Florida death certificate confirming Sandler’s death was obtained by Prison Law Firm, according to a report published by the firm in July. Sandller became well...
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Fort Valley officials celebrate 100 years of Blue Bird bus manufacturing in Middle Georgia
PEACH COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — State and local government officials turned out to celebrate 100 years of business with Blue Bird Corporation in Fort Valley on Monday. Organized by State House Representative Patty Stinson at Fort Valley State University, the event recognized the company's economic contribution and service to Fort Valley, where it was founded in 1932.
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Muscogee County 8th graders explore careers at LOTT 2026
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Nearly 2,500 Muscogee County eighth-grade students are getting an opportunity to explore their futures during a two-day career exploration event at the Columbus Civic Center. The Columbus Chamber, in partnership with the Muscogee County School District (MCSD), is hosting Local Opportunities for Today & Tomorrow (LOTT) 2026, presented by Georgia Power, on […]
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Columbus State University Alumni Association Board Names New Directors, President
The Columbus State University Alumni Association welcomes six directors to its volunteer board of directors, as well as Michelle McIntire ’94 as its new president. Arunabha “Arun” Das ’22 of Columbus holds a master of business administration from the Turner College of Business & Technology. As an associate vice president at Deloitte, with more than 18 years of experience, he leads enterprise initiatives focused on artificial intelligence, analytics, cloud modernization and digital transformation.
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The Restaurant Owner Received $866,500 in Pandemic Relief and Put $262,145 Into Real Estate. He Pleaded Guilty
An Alabama restaurant owner has pleaded guilty after admitting that he fraudulently obtained approximately $866,500 from federal COVID relief programs and used part of the ... Read More
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Where Business Meets Barnyard: Kendyl Tarver’s Life as a Daycare Owner and Hobby Farmer
In Phenix City, Alabama, Dr. Kendyl Tarver has created a life that moves comfortably between leadership and livestock, business decisions and barnyard chores, polished moments and muddy boots. By profession, Kendyl is an educator, entrepreneur, and the owner and director of Kreative Learning Academy. She holds a doctorate in education...
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Bizzour Decor Opens New Candle Studio and Local Pickup Location in Columbus
Bizzour Decor, a local candle and home-fragrance business, has officially. opened its new studio at 3025 University Avenue, Suite 110, in Columbus. Founded by Dayana, Bizzour Decor offers hand-poured soy candles, body oils, car fresheners, and other scented products created to bring comfort, warmth, and cozy moments into everyday life. After relocating the business from Texas to Georgia, Dayana is excited to continue growing Bizzour Decor and becoming part of the Columbus small-business community.
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Move To This Adorable Alabama Town And Live Your Best Retired Life On Under $1,600 A Month
Nobody puts “affordable” and “adorable” in the same sentence often enough, but Opelika, Alabama earns both words without even trying. This little city in Lee County has been quietly rewriting the rules of retirement, and the math is almost embarrassingly good. Let’s start with the number...
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Columbus Water Works president resigns, names interim president
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Board of Water Commissioners of Columbus Water Works announced Sept. 8 that Brittany Brossett has been named interim president, effective immediately. Brossett succeeds Jeremy Cummings, who resigned as president after 27 years of service. New role and background. Brossett currently serves as executive vice president...