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Popular restaurant in Americus closes its doors for good
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) — A popular restaurant in Americus announced on Facebook Wednesday, Aug. 26 that it’s closing its doors at its current location. The Spot Latin Fusion Cuisine & Bar, located at 118 N Jackson St. in downtown Americus, says it’s “officially and permanently” closed at this location.
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Popular steakhouse announces opening date for second location in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Luke’s Pub and Steakhouse is opening a second location in Columbus. The opening is set for September 2 at the former Oyster Bay building - located at 5828 Moon Road. The new restaurant will be called Angus, Luke’s Pub and Steakhouse. The first week...
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10 Georgia Steakhouses Proving You Don’t Need A Big Budget For A Delicious Steak
My wallet gets nervous every time I open a steakhouse menu. Every fancy list I have browsed made me do quick math before I even sat down. That changed the night a friend brought me to a spot with paper napkins and a line out the door. One bite in, I forgot to check the price.
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Barbecue and the Midnight Express is a Country’s tradition
Barbecue and the Midnight Express is a Country’s tradition Forrest Gump said that one day he just felt like running. If he had known there was a barbecue sandwich and sweet tea waiting for him, he might have run even faster. The 46th annual Midnight Express is coming Saturday, August 29, and the starting line is at the original Country’s Barbecue location,…
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Columbus GA Restaurants With B or C Food Inspection Scores
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. Food inspectors visited over 90 Muscogee County restaurants, lounges, hotels, and other establishments during June. Among the establishments inspected, 33 earned perfect scores, with...
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This Peaceful Georgia Mennonite Community Has A Country Market Filled With Homemade Foods And Local Goods
A horse-drawn buggy passed me on the road, and I slowed down without even thinking. Something about that image made me curious enough to follow the same direction. A few minutes later I found a parking lot packed with cars, which seemed strange for such a quiet stretch of road. I walked inside and understood immediately.
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Red Lobster officials respond to 13th Street location closure
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — After seeking answers about the abrupt closure of a popular Midtown chain restaurant, Red Lobster officials confirmed to WRBL on Wednesday that the 13th Street location permanently closed as part of the normal course of business. PREVIOUS: Popular chain restaurant on 13th Street abruptly closes Red Lobster, located on 13th Street […]
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Popular chain restaurant on 13th Street abruptly closes
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A popular Midtown chain restaurant has abruptly shut its doors, leaving only one location in the Columbus area. Red Lobster, located on 13th Street in Midtown, permanently closed on Friday, August 8, 2026. A sign posted to the restaurant’s door reads, “Sorry for the inconvenience, this location is permanently closed for […]
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Red Lobster closes original Columbus location after 55 years
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A long-standing Columbus dining fixture has permanently closed its doors. Red Lobster’s original location in the city, situated at 1425 13th Street, shut down in recent days after 55 years of continuous operation. The restaurant first welcomed guests in June 1971. Ten years ago, the...
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This Auburn Restaurant Puts Alabama Ingredients First
It’s been said that the fastest way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, and there’s no better way for the "Heart of Dixie" to win your heart than through Southern cooking. It’s even more special when you find a place where the best of the region’s bounty is both celebrated and elevated, as […]
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Minnie’s bench complaint sparks Columbus to consider amendment to city ordinance
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A bench placed in front of a Columbus Historic District restaurant has created a social media buzz that has reached the mayor’s office. What happens when someone complains to the city about a bench placed on a sidewalk in front of the business in apparent violation of city code? Minnie’s Uptown […]
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This Georgia Farm Market Is Packed With Homemade Jam, Fresh Fudge, And Local Specialties
I went in for gas and came out twenty minutes later with three jars of jam I did not plan on buying. That is the kind of place this is. A cooler full of fudge samples near the register. Baskets of peaches stacked higher than they should be. Somebody’s homemade...
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10 Hole-In-The-Wall Georgia Diners Locals Really Wish You’d Never Find
Some of the best meals I’ve ever eaten came from places I almost drove right past. No flashy signs, no valet parking, no neon begging for attention. Just a worn screen door, a smell that stopped me mid step, and a room full of regulars who clearly knew something I didn’t yet. I asked a local once why nobody talks about these spots online.
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Star Spangled Tea and Coffee Company providing veterans a taste of patriotic sweetness
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A local veteran is paying homage to fellow veterans and first responders with a little taste of patriotic sweetness. Star Spangled Tea and Coffee is a veteran-owned company that serves veterans not only with a delicious treat, but with a labor of love. The veteran-owned company serves veterans different flavored teas […]