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Pack Your Appetite And Hit The Road For This Must-Try Small-Town Georgia Restaurant

There’s a small town in Middle Georgia quietly hiding one of the most satisfying meals you’ll ever put in your mouth. Yoder’s Deitsch Haus in Montezuma, Georgia is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever wasted time eating anywhere else. Let’s talk about...

Montezuma, GA · 3d
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Kroger debuts 123,000-square-foot store in Locust Grove

LOCUST GROVE — Kroger officially opened its $39 million Locust Grove Marketplace on Friday, bringing a 123,000-square-foot grocery store, a 20-pump fuel center and 300 jobs to the Henry County community. Tammie Young-Ennaemba, head of communications and public affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta Division, explained why Locust Grove was a destination for the national grocery chain. “It's always a great opportunity to bring a grocery store into communities that are growing and vibrant as it relates to customers and just the economy in general,” Young-Ennaemba said. The store is the first Atlanta Division marketplace to have a 20-pump fuel center with a convenience store. The store also features a mural created by the University of Georgia's "Color the World Bright" team. Departments include fresh produce, bakery, deli, meat, household, toy and apparel departments. A Starbucks coffee shop is featured inside the building along with a Murray’s Cheese Shop. The store also features a full-service pharmacy with drive-thru access, a wine selection and a sushi station. Customers also can shop online and pick up their groceries curbside. Beyond its investment in the local economy, Kroger also emphasized its commitment to addressing food insecurity in the community. Kroger has a Zero Hunger |

Locust Grove, GA · 3d

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We Found 10 Georgia Buffets Where Your Money Goes Further At Mealtime

One Georgia buffet lines up more than 70 different dishes at the same time. Seventy. I would need a map and a nap just to get through the first row. Another spot in the state serves all-you-can-eat catfish on Fridays, and you can pick it with or without bones. A third runs its buffet out of a restored 1885 Victorian house.

Macon, GA · 4d
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Ice machine residue, temp issues, mislabeled food in latest Columbus restaurant violations

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 70 Muscogee County restaurants, lounges, hotels and other establishments during October. Among them, 25 received perfect scores, with 35 also receiving an A. Thirteen 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 October, including violations noted by the inspectors in their reports: Columbus restaurants receiving B grades

Columbus, GA · 2d

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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

Columbus, GA · 1d

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Columbus lottery player wins $400,000 on scratch-off ticket

Columbus lottery player wins $400,000 on scratch-off ticket A Columbus lottery player won $400,000 this week playing the Big $5 Ticket. The lucky winner purchased the scratch-off ticket from the Macon Food Mart at 3161 Macon Road. The Georgia Lottery announced the winner collected the payout November 9, 2026, along with other players claiming major prizes. T…

Columbus, GA · 22h

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Georgia artist’s work featured in the Obama Presidential Library

Columbus artist Cynthia Golden-Frasier was verifying some records as President of the Columbus Artists’ Guild, when her internet search turned up an astonishing surprise: a portrait she’d painted more than a decade ago is now part of the permanent collection of the Barack Obama Presidential Library. Golden-Frasier had...

Columbus, GA · 1d

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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

Columbus, GA · 15h

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Tri-City Veterans Parade set for Nov. 14

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus will mark Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, with its annual parade. The 2026 Tri-City Veterans Parade will take place Saturday, Nov. 14. It begins at 10 a.m. Eastern in Phenix City. It will end after traveling across the 13th Street bridge and down Broadway in Columbus.

Columbus, GA · 3d

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Columbus Pet Salon Salty Dawg Opens With Dog Adoption Event Nov. 13

A new pet salon and bakery is set to open its doors in Columbus, Georgia, with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Nov. 13 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a dog adoption event the same afternoon. Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery is moving into 1701 Rollins Way, Suite 400, bringing grooming, styling, accessories and bakery treats to the local pet-owning crowd.

Columbus, GA · 3d

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Georgia Lottery scratcher purchased in Columbus wins $10,000

ATLANTA, Ga. (WTVM) - Two Georgia Lottery players won prizes playing scratch-off games on Nov. 5, including a $500,000 prize on a Jackpots Galore ticket purchased in Thomaston. The Jackpots Galore ticket was purchased at Mr. B’s, 401 N. Center St. in Thomaston. The second winning ticket, a 5X The...

Columbus, GA · 5d

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9 Georgia Restaurants Serving Generous Home-Cooked Meals Without Breaking The Bank

A small Georgia cafe opened inside a building that appeared in a 1991 movie. Today it still serves the fried green tomatoes that gave the film its name. I love that a movie set turned into a real lunch stop for hungry people. That odd bit of history sent me...

Georgia · 5d

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EXCLUSIVE: Theo of Golden Author and Columbus Native Allen Levi Sits Down With Us About Book, Faith, Nature

HAMILTON, Ga. (WTVM) - One of the most popular books in America right now was written by a Columbus native and University of Georgia grad who lives in Hamilton. And this week, a new deluxe edition of “Theo of Golden” was released, with a bonus chapter. In this...

Columbus, GA · 5d

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Tri-City Veterans hold 4th annual Pop Barnes Veterans Day Cookout

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Tri-City Veterans organization held its 4th annual Pop Barnes Veterans Day Cookout on Friday at Cascade Hills Park. Retired service members attended the event and were honored. Several organizations set up as vendors to offer services to the veterans who attended. The event came less than a week before Veterans Day, which falls in the middle of next week. One in 10 Columbus residents are veterans.

Columbus, GA · 5d

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CARE Humane Society expands low-cost spay and neuter program in East Alabama

LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — Non-profit organization CARE Humane Society, formally known as the Lee County Humane Society, is expanding its low-cost spay and neuter program to residents outside of Lee County. According to CARE Humane, pet owners in Macon County (including Tuskegee), Chambers County (including Valley), and Tallapoosa County (including Dadeville) are now elgible […]

Lee County, AL · 5d

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Salty Dawg invites Columbus community to ribbon cutting of their pet salon and bakery

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery is making its way to Columbus and is making preparations for its grand opening on Friday, Nov. 13. Salty Dawg, founded in 2018, is a pet salon franchise that provides families across the Southeast with various pet-care services including grooming, styling, accessories and bakery treats. […]

Columbus, GA · 4d

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We Found 10 Georgia Chili Spots That Make A Cold November Day More Comforting

A bag of corn chips can double as a chili bowl, and one Georgia barbecue spot serves it exactly that way. I love that kind of practical genius. The list only gets better from there. One stop has been around since 1916. Another tops its chili with bison instead of...

Georgia · 7d