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From perfect scores to Bs, what Columbus restaurant inspectors flagged in new reports
Each month, inspectors from the Georgia Department of Public Health visit restaurants and other establishments in Columbus to ensure proper food-handling and safety practices are followed. Inspectors visited more than 60 Muscogee County restaurants, lounges, hotels, and other establishments during September. Among them, 27 received perfect scores, with 30 also receiving an A. Five received a B, and none received a C. How the grading works During inspections , restaurants receive one of four letter grades that are assigned based on how many points are deducted from 100: An A grade, for 90-100 points, means food safety is excellent. A B grade, for 80-89 points, means satisfactory compliance. A C grade, for 70-79 points, means marginal compliance. A U grade, for 69 points or fewer, means unsatisfactory compliance. Establishments that receive a C or U will have at least one additional routine inspection added in 12 months, according to state law . Earning a B does not necessitate a follow-up inspection. Residents can find information about all inspections at the Georgia Department of Public Health’s online portal . Here are the Columbus inspection scores in September, including violations noted by the inspectors in their reports: Columbus restaurants receiving B grades
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Columbus railroad crossing closures to cause traffic delays starting Oct. 27
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The city of Columbus is expected to see two railroad crossing closures coming up on Tuesday, Oct. 27 and Wednesday, Oct. 28. According to the Columbus Consolidated Government, Norfolk Southern will be closing the following two railroad crossings: Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Double Churches Road Wednesday, Oct. 28 – Old Cusseta […]
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Two Columbus railroad crossings to close next week for maintenance
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two railroad crossings in Columbus will close next week for track maintenance, according to officials. The closures may require drivers to detour and could change commute plans on those days. Double Churches Road closure. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, Norfolk Southern will close the railroad crossing on...
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City officials invite public comment on proposed senior housing development and Urban League renovations
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Consolidated Government officials are inviting the community to give public comment on two proposed projects in the Chattahoochee Valley. A budget of $500,000 is being proposed to improve the building and support expanded programs for the Urban League of the Chattahoochee Valley. The city says planned improvements would include exterior […]
columbustimes.com
Columbus RiverWalk: 34 Years of History, 22 Miles of Trails and the Transformation of 2 Cities
Columbus, Georgia, opened the first mile of its Chattahoochee RiverWalk on Oct. 12, 1992, beginning a transformation that eventually produced a 22-mile recreational corridor along the river. Across the water, Phenix City, Alabama, developed its own riverfront trail, creating a connected recreation area that links two cities, two states and generations of local history.
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3 Columbus Landmarks Tell 155 Years of History: The Springer, Liberty Theatre and a 390-Building Historic District
Columbus, Georgia, has three historic places that tell very different stories about the city's development: the Springer Opera House, which opened in 1871; the Liberty Theatre, built for Black audiences in 1925; and the Columbus Historic District, whose preservation records document hundreds of buildings dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Together, they reveal how entertainment, segregation, architecture and preservation helped shape the city.
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Weekend Adventures in the Heart of Georgia (10/23-10/25)
This weekend is an extremely busy for the adventurous in Middle Georgia, with the Greek Festival in Macon, Pasafest 2026 in Buena Vista, the Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival, and much more. Fashion lovers won't want to miss fashion designer Isaih Miller's The Living Gallery: Art Through Fashion at stARTup Studios on Saturday evening. The following are just a few of the fun, interesting, and often free things to do this weekend in the heart of Georgia.
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EEOC investigation into racial discrimination filed by Mayor-elect Hugley complete
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — There is an update on the racial discrimination complaint that Columbus Mayor-elect Isaiah Hugley filed against the city after he was fired as city manager. The information is limited, but we do know that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has completed its investigation. Hugley has received the report, and the mayor […]
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
‘Digging into the culture of Columbus.' Meet Ledger-Enquirer reporter Sundi Rose
Since the Georgia Trust for Local News bought the Ledger-Enquirer this summer, we have deepened our commitment to cover the Chattahoochee Valley. We announced last week Chuck Williams will rejoin the L-E in a new role, as editor and publisher, starting next month. We’re hiring new reporters , expanding beats and opened a new office in downtown Columbus. And we’ve been publishing profiles about our staff. The first three were on sports reporter Richard Holdridge , general assignment reporter Madeline Shapiro and multimedia journalist Mike Haskey. In this next installment of our “Meet the L-E” series, we’re featuring Sundi Rose , our culture and place reporter, who also teaches at Columbus State University. Rose joined the L-E as a service journalist in 2024 and transitioned to her new beat as culture and place reporter after the Trust’s acquisition. She covers cultural events, reports on larger trends and shares tips that make life in the Chattahoochee Valley “easier and more interesting,” she said. “I am really digging into the culture of Columbus,” Rose said. Reporting on her hometown Rose grew up in Columbus, as did her parents and grandparents. She attended Britt David Magnet Academy, Arnold Middle School and Columbus High