When you donate unwanted items or make a purchase at a local thrift store, you are providing for various local and international charities through our community.
Are You Participating?
There is a correlation between participation in our community and satisfaction. Look around at the happiest people you know. Most likely, they are not just a spectator in life, but a participant. University of Minnesota found, "An analysis of 151 independent system development projects in eight different organizations, indicated that user participation has a direct relationship with user...
6 Reasons Why Steeplechase Isn't Just About Horses
Ask anyone in Columbus to name one of the greatest, annual events, and most of them will excitedly blurt out, "Steeplechase!" Held at Callaway Gardens, Steeplechase is known as the area's most prestigious, social gathering.
Top Halloween Events 2014
Looking for a frightfully fun time for the entire family this Halloween? Uptown Columbus, Inc. Business Improvement District, Muscogee Moms and Columbus State University Student Government Association host the 13th Annual Spooktacular Halloween Festival on Friday, October 31 from 6pm to 8pm in Woodruff Park in Uptown Columbus located at 1000 Bay Avenue!
Best Local, Upscale Restaurants in Columbus, GA
Where would you take friends that were coming into town for an upscale meal?
Food Trucks: Why Isn’t This A Thing Already?
If you walk into my house and flip on the TV, there’s a strong chance you’ll find yourself watching the Food Network. About four years ago, as I was ingesting my daily dose of televised gastronomic delight, a new show came on called “The Great Food Truck Race.” Some host was rambling on about these dudes in trucks that made food, drove around and sold it to passersby's in different locations, in...
The Excitement Around Barberitos in Columbus, GA
Barberitos is a South-western grille and cantina franchise opening Wednesday, October 22nd in The Landings. It is specially brought to us and owned by Columbus, GA natives.
Unknown Places in Columbus, GA: La National
Walking into the convenience store tucked away in a small shopping center on 17th Avenue, our noses are immediately met with fragrant aromas of Mexico. Pork al pastor, tortillas de maíz frescas, and carne asada are only a few authentic dishes filling this amazing, hole-in-the-wall’s buffet line.
Perfect Date Night in Columbus, GA
One of the many gems in Columbus, GA is our museum and its lovely garden. It was designed for W.C. Bradley in the 1920's by the father of American landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places!
I Don't Feel Like I'm in Columbus Anymore
The dichotomy occurring right now between the revitalization in Columbus and the most miserable residents in America is real. I just read why we are one of the 'Top 10 Most Miserable Cities in America' along with various articles of how Columbus is the worst city to live in, ever, in the history of time. Then I scrolled though some negative posts on Facebook about our city and even got a laugh...