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Columbus author Shea Spencer to discuss debut novel ‘Possessions' at book talk

Columbus native Shea Spencer will discuss his debut novel, “Possessions,” at the Columbus Public Library on Nov. 12 during a book talk hosted by me. The novel pulls heavily from his life and experiences in the Columbus community. The free event runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 3000 Macon Road. I will lead the discussion and Q&A. Columbus Bound Bookshop will be on site to offer copies of the novel for sale, and Spencer will hang around for a meet-and-greet and book signing after the Q&A. “Possessions” is set in the fictional town of Turner, modeled after his hometown of Columbus. It tells the story of three brothers, including one who dies by suicide in the first chapter. The story takes on themes of the unreliability of recollection, the fragility of connection, grief and regret. It also contemplates coming of age in the contemporary American South. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shea Spencer (@sheaspencer91) If you would like to submit questions for the author ahead of the event, you can email me at srose@ledger-enquirer.com or find me on social media . Get the stories that matter to Columbus, delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up

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Pinnacle sign installed on River Road; Synovus-Pinnacle integration efforts continue

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The merger between Synovus and Pinnacle is continuing its integration process. Crews were seen at the Synovus Bank on River Road Monday afternoon, replacing the buildings existing signs with Pinnacle Financial Partners signage. The two banks officially merged in January, creating a $117 billion regional bank. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Synovus, Pinnacle merger […]

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Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers hosts third annual hiring event and resource fair

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Transitioning from the military into civilian life can be challenging, so Goodwill is stepping in to help veterans and their families bridge the gap. Thursday morning, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers held its third annual hiring event and resource fair at the National Infantry Museum. The event allows veterans, military […]

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New push unites Columbus healthcare rivals for economic development. What happens next

The largest medical companies in Columbus have crossed corporate lines in another execution of the regional economic strategy. Last month, healthcare industry professionals, community stakeholders and economic development leaders met at Columbus Technical College for the first installment of “ Vital Signs ,” an initiative targeting regional healthcare professionals and providers. “The goal is to get us all on the same page,” Missy Kendrick, CEO and president of Choose Columbus , told the Ledger-Enquirer. “You can’t completely remove competition, but as far as this is concerned, we all have the same message. We want to highlight Columbus as a healthcare region that will benefit everybody.” Kendrick, along with the Rev. Jimmy Elder, pastor of First Baptist Church and board chairman of St. Francis Emory Hospital, helped organize the effort. Vital Signs aims to bring together hospitals, private medical practices, specialty treatment centers, educational institutions and other healthcare providers to identify opportunities for collaboration. The initiative comes as Columbus enters the implementation phase of Columbus Ahead , the five-year regional economic development strategy. Elder told the Ledger-Enquirer he began advocating for greater collaboration across Columbus’ healthcare institutions during discussions of Columbus 2025 , the previous regional economic development strategy spanning from

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CSU and Columbus community celebrate naming of the Moore Institute

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus State University (CSU) staff, city leaders and community members gathered at the PowerHouse Wednesday evening to celebrate the naming of the Moore Institute. According to CSU, the Lt. Gen. Harold and Julia Moore Institute for the Study of the American Military Experience was approved back in early October. RELATED: New […]

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Georgia House Democrats select Carolyn Hugley as state's first Black woman Speaker

The Democratic caucus in the Georgia House of Representatives voted Thursday to make state Rep. Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus) the presumptive Speaker of the House. If the full House officially votes for her in January, when the Democrats will be in the majority, Hugley would become the first Black woman to be elected Speaker in Georgia. Hugley tips her hat to the women who came before her and inspired her career over the years, she told the Ledger-Enquirer. Women like Shirley Chisholm, Hugley’s “political hero,” who became the first Black woman to be elected to the U.S. Congress in 1968, representing New York’s 12th Congressional District. “She showed us how it’s to be done,” Hugley said. “You have to be fearless and bold and prepared.” Hugley also was inspired by Maretta Mitchell Taylor of Columbus, the first Black woman elected to serve Georgia House District 94, now District 134. She was a good friend and mentor, Hugley said. “We’re naming the interchange at Buena Vista Road in her honor,” she said. “Rep. Taylor was here when I got here, and we worked on a lot of things together because she was an educator.” Taylor died in 2013 after a lifetime of

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John B. Amos Cancer Center Providers Giving Patients Hope by Administering New Groundbreaking Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Piedmont Oncology providers with the John B. Amos Cancer Center at Piedmont Columbus Regional are among the first community oncologists in Georgia to administer a groundbreaking new cancer treatment for pancreatic cancer called Rasonque. In late August, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the daily pill that chokes off tumor growth.

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RAM Hotels completes corporate rebrand as it leans into lifestyle space

RAM Hotels announced it has completed a corporate rebranding as it moves into the lifestyle space. The company introduced a new logo, website, messaging and related materials, including business cards, letterhead, leave-behinds and envelopes. RAM is hosting private tours of its new corporate headquarters. “What started with one family-run hotel...

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Making friends, not acquiring clients. Ad executive Jacy Williams rejoins Ledger-Enquirer

Since the Georgia Trust for Local News bought the Ledger-Enquirer this summer, we have deepened our commitment to cover the Chattahoochee Valley. We’re hiring more team members and expanding our journalism, and we opened a new office in downtown Columbus. And we’ve been publishing profiles about our staff, so you can get to know the people getting to know you. The first three were on sports reporter Richard Holdridge , general assignment reporter Madeline Shapiro and multimedia journalist Mike Haskey . In this installment of our “Meet the L-E” series, we are featuring Jacy Williams, our new advertising account executive — who’s not really new to our team. Williams is in her third stint with the L-E. She started in 2018, left for the nonprofit sector in 2020 and returned just a few years later because, as she put it, she missed the L-E too much to stay away. “Can’t quit it,” she said. “Keep coming back for more, I guess.” Williams rejoined most recently after our ownership change, following a call from a former L-E colleague who thought she’d be a good fit. A Columbus native who’s lived here her whole life, Williams now spends her days collaborating with

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Midday Interview: Annual NICU holiday event to celebrate NICU graduate babies

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Each year, Piedmont Columbus Regional holds a special holiday event to celebrate their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) babies who have graduated from the NICU. Piedmont officials said families who attend can expect to be met with Santa and Mrs. Claus, NICU staff that took care of their babies, activity stations, hot […]