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‘Today' show co-host coming to Columbus for interview with ‘Theo of Golden' author
NBCUniversal announced Wednesday that “Today” show co-host Jenna Bush Hager will bring her Read with Jenna book club to Columbus. Bush Hager will host a live conversation with Columbus native and Harris County resident Allen Levi, author of the No. 1 New York Times bestselling novel “ Theo of Golden” on Dec. 16 in Legacy Hall at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, according to NBC’s news release. The event is sponsored by VisitColumbusGA. The event will also be recorded for an episode of Bush Hager’s video podcast, Open Book with Jenna . The episode will be available for streaming Dec. 21. “We’re hopeful that it’s a great event that brings attention to Columbus, and we can celebrate Allen, the success of his book, and the place behind it,” Tabetha Getz, executive director of the Regional Prosperity Initiative, told the Ledger-Enquirer. “Having this opportunity to be here in Columbus is really exciting and special.” This event follows months of national attention surrounding “Theo of Golden.” Levi also recently brought Columbus into the national literary spotlight in October , appearing at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas. Bush Hager has previously visited Columbus, including for the 2015 Jim Blanchard
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Columbus father-son duo is second family pair inducted into US Army Ranger Hall of Fame
This summer, Blair Brown , executive director of the National Ranger Memorial Foundation, was inducted into the U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame . He joined his father, 81-year-old retired Maj. Roger Brown, who was inducted in 2004, making the Browns only the second family pair in the Ranger Hall of Fame. According to the National Ranger Memorial Foundation website , 510 people have been inducted since 1992. U.S. Army Rangers make up the military’s 75th Ranger Regiment. The regiment’s 3rd Battalion, Special Troops Battalion and Intelligence Battalion are stationed at Fort Benning. The National Ranger Memorial at Fort Benning was built in 1992. The monument includes more than 7,000 stones, Blair said, honoring retired and active-duty Rangers. When Blair was inducted as an honorary hall of fame member June 24, he stood aside several general officers and the widow of a Delta Force member who fought in the Battle of Mogadishu. “I get to work around a lot of these people every day, and then to be considered amongst them as a peer was just overwhelmingly humbling,” Blair told the Ledger-Enquirer. Roger Brown’s service as a Ranger Roger grew up in California and joined the Army at 17. Early
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These Columbus area veterans served our country - and they continue to serve our community
This Veterans Day, the Ledger-Enquirer is highlighting Columbus area military veterans who, after serving our country on active duty, have continued serve our community. We asked our readers to nominate deserving veterans for our “11 on the 11th” project. As you’ll see below, we’re actually featuring 16 because, well, how can you pare down a list when everyone on it is so deserving. These are meant to be snapshots, literally and figuratively, as it’s nearly impossible to adequately summarize the contributions of so many, who stepped up to serve our country. Bryan Hall Bryan Hall , a U.S. Army Veteran, said he grew up a lot during his service. “I felt like I was a man at that time but was faced with some hard things to where I had to care for other guys, and so that kind of forced the hand a little bit,” Hall told the Ledger-Enquirer. “I learned discipline, determination, kind of adopted a no-quit attitude, which I’ve carried through to this day. “I’m very grateful for a lot of very unique experiences that the average person will never get to participate in their lifetime. I’ve been very blessed in that aspect, and very grateful for
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Macon Army veteran receives vehicle from Progressive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon Army veteran who has been relying on rideshares and public transportation is receiving a vehicle from Progressive to help support his family and grow his businesses. Markwan “Chef G” Gordon, a U.S. Army veteran, father and small-business owner, has been relying on alternative...
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Subcontractors, Vendors, & Suppliers Sought for New Macon Arena Construction
Macon-Bibb County and Barton Malow + Sheridan Construction are inviting subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers interested in working on the new Macon Arena to its second information and pre-qualifying registration session. The event will be held on November 17 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the Macon Centreplex (200 Coliseum Drive).