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Looking Ahead

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Demolition has begun at the new Columbus State University site in Uptown Columbus. There is some confusion around what is staying, and what is going at the old Ledger-Enquirer building. Here are the approved plans for CSU’s College of Education and Health Professions. The Board of Historic and Architectural Review gave CSU permission to demolish the Page Building, or the six-story tower...

Columbus Souls

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“All I know is I want to do music. Music is a true remedy for any smile. Whenever I feel down, music always puts me in a good mood. I play trumpet.”
 
 
*Columbus Souls is the newest project by Electric City Life. We are featuring people on the streets of Columbus, GA and sharing their words.
 

Juicy

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I love all things FOOD; from kale and sashimi, to bacon cheeseburgers and ice-cream. During the holidays I was monkey-see, monkey-eat. I called it “broadening my palate” and “celebrating”, but let’s be honest- my palate was becoming a vacuum, and the only thing broadening were my hips. It was time for self-intervention. Perfect timing, since I Love Juice Bar, Columbus’ first green smoothie and...

Columbus Souls

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“Where I live is like a prison. I like it downtown, but I don’t have any money. I’ve been married six years and my husband told me to go to the corner and sell my ass because we need money. I told him, “You sell YOUR ass!” I’m not scared of him, even though we’ve had our troubles and fought. My mom always told me I was trouble and a troubled child. But...

Columbus Souls

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“I used to want to plan out my life, but the future is so unpredictable. I mean, I have goals to finish college, be married, and the typical, but wherever God calls. Life has been better once I started appreciating right now, and not taking the present for granted.”     *Columbus Souls is the newest project by Electric City Life. We are featuring people on the streets of...

Changing of the Guards

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“Changing of the Guards” is a phrase originally referring to a shift change of new guards replacing the old guards at Buckingham Palace, and depicts what appears to be happening in our community. The saying metaphorically signifies new people replacing people in positions of importance. A “Changing of the Guard” can be an elaborate ceremony with fanfare, like at Buckingham Palace, or...