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Columbus 10-year-old boxer to appear on ‘Jennifer Hudson Show’
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A 10-year-old amateur boxer known as “Dreco” is set to appear on the “Jennifer Hudson Show” Wednesday and is training for USA Boxing Nationals in Louisiana in December. Adriel Simmons, a Columbus fifth grader, is also a cross-country runner and a social...
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Haunted Fort Benning: a new book explores the post's spookiest stories
How does an author who doesn’t believe in ghosts write a book about the haunted history of Fort Benning? Bridgett Sharp Siter ’s newest book, “ Haunted Fort Benning : Murder, Mystery and Mayhem on the South’s Most Colorful Army Post,” explores the area’s eerie past and retells stories about haunted porches, wandering spirits and murders that were never solved. Siter spoke to the Ledger-Enquirer about her time at Fort Benning, how she became a ghost storyteller who doesn’t believe in ghosts, and how all these stories made it into her book. For more than two decades, Siter worked at Fort Benning in the Morale, Wellness and Recreation (MWR) Department before moving to the Maneuver Capability Development Integration Directorate (M-CDID) in 2019. She started, however, as a part-time reporter at the Fort Benning Bayonet, and her editor tasked her with finding ghost stories for an October issue. She wasn’t thrilled. “I am a super skeptic,” she said. But, although she doesn’t necessarily believe in them all, she loves to tell stories. “I’m a storyteller who loves history,” Siter said. “I’m quick to say I’m not a historian.” Col. John Tate and the Kashita warriors Siter then stumbled onto Col. John
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Answers emerge in Columbus Chinese restaurant mystery after conflicting info about closure
Chef Lee’s Peking Restaurant at 6100 Bradley Park Drive in Columbus is closed for renovations. According to a sign outside the restaurant’s door, the Chinese restaurant will be closed for “the next few months” as renovations take place.
WRBL News 3
Sunday Conversation: Teresa Whitaker and Phil Scoggins discuss Chuck Williams’ long-time career
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — During his time here at WRBL, Chuck Williams has led the way in his weekly series, the Sunday Conversation. Each week, Chuck would sit down with various city leaders, political figures and community members who have left an impact on the Fountain City. But for this week’s Sunday Conversation, things looked […]
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8 Columbus Restaurants Got a C on Their Health Inspection in 2026, the Most of Any Year Since 2022. Here's Every One
In this story (17 sections) Eight Columbus-area restaurants have scored a C on a Georgia health inspection so far in 2026, twice as many as in all of 2025 and the most in any year since at least 2022. The lowest score of the year belongs to Chef Lee's Peking...
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Columbus' Top-Rated Barbecue: 12 BBQ Joints Ranked by Google Stars and Health Scores
The Columbus Times compared Google Maps ratings collected Oct. 10-17, 2026, with Georgia Department of Public Health inspection records. The good news for barbecue fans: all 12 earned an A on their latest inspection, and eight scored a perfect 100. Ranked by Google star rating, with ties broken by number...
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Columbus Restaurant Inspections: 19 Perfect Scores, 2 B Grades and a 97 Average (Oct. 17 to 23)
Columbus, Ga. - Columbus food spots earned 19 perfect health inspection scores out of 36 inspections this week, and the average climbed to 97.03. Two restaurants got B grades: Jersey Mike's Subs on Veterans Parkway (82) and Ole Times Buffet85 on Manchester Expressway (85). No place scored a C or...
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18 Columbus Asian Restaurants Ranked: Thai Spots Take 4 of the Top 5, and 5 Scored a Perfect 100
The ranking includes Thai, Japanese, sushi, Vietnamese, Chinese and other Asian restaurants with at least 100 Google reviews. It combines customer ratings collected Oct. 10-17, 2026, with inspection records from the Georgia Department of Public Health. The results show that strong customer ratings don't always line up with high inspection...
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The 10 Best Mexican Restaurants in Columbus, Ga., Ranked by Diners
In this story (11 sections) The best-rated Mexican restaurant in Columbus, Ga., isn't a big sit-down cantina with a margarita menu. It's Taco's N Thangz, a small taco stand on Forrest Road with a 4.8-star Google rating, and it tops our ranking of the city's 10 best Mexican restaurants. The...
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12 Columbus Seafood and Fish Restaurants Ranked by Google Stars, With Latest Health Scores
Columbus, Ga. - Rosehill Seafood100 tops a ranking of 12 Columbus seafood and fish restaurants with 4.4 Google stars, 2,033 reviews and a latest health inspection score of 100. All 12 restaurants on the list have at least 4.0 Google stars, while 11 received an A on their latest health inspection.
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Coca-Cola's Inventor Is Buried in Columbus, and RC Cola and Nehi Were Born Here
Columbus, Ga. - Three of America's best-known soft drinks trace back to Columbus. John Stith Pemberton, the man who invented Coca-Cola, lived and worked here and is buried here, and a Columbus grocer started the company that created RC Cola and Nehi. The story runs from a saber wound in...
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27 Fast-Food Chains in Columbus Ranked by Health Inspection Scores: Chick-fil-A Perfect, Popeyes Last
Columbus, Ga. - Chick-fil-A ranks No. 1 among 27 fast-food and casual dining chains in Columbus for health inspection scores, earning a perfect 100 on all 13 inspections between Jan. 1, 2025, and Oct. 20, 2026. Papa John's finished second with a 99.9 average, followed by Domino's at 99.1. At...
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18 Columbus Coffee Shops Ranked by Google Stars and Health Inspection Scores
Columbus, Ga. - Harvest Coffee Company leads a ranking of 18 Columbus coffee shops with 4.8 Google stars, followed by Midtown Coffee House100 at 4.7 stars. All five highest-rated locations are independent, local or regional coffee businesses, ahead of the Starbucks and Dunkin' locations included in the comparison. The ranking...
WRBL News 3
Columbus restaurant owner reflects on challenges, community ahead of closure
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — After four years of serving sweet treats to the Columbus community, the owner of Da Funnel Cake Factory is preparing to close her Southside business, citing rising operating costs and financial challenges. Melita Jefferson, owner of Da Funnel Cake Factory, said the business will close its doors on Oct. 30. Her […]
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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