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1. Columbus State creates institute to preserve and enrich military history education (ledger-enquirer.com) ā Columbus State University is launching the Lt. Gen. Harold & Julia Moore Institute to expand military history education and preserve records closely tied to Fort Benning and the local veteran community. Led by CSU professor David Keiran and backed by federal and private funding, the institute will unify existing military-history projects and host a public kickoff event at PowerHouse on Nov. 1 as part of Veterans Day programming.
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2. How to check your flood risk and protect your home ahead of Hurricane Isaias (ledger-enquirer.com) ā With Hurricane Isaias approaching, Columbus homeowners are urged to check whether their property lies in a Bull Creek or Chattahoochee River flood zone using the Georgia Flood Map Viewer or the Columbus Engineering Department. Officials stress buying flood insurance early, taking advantage of Muscogee County's 10% discount, and hardening homes against wind and water, with more updates available through the LedgerāEnquirer's Columbusāfocused alerts.
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3. Columbus, Georgia, History Facts That May Surprise Even Lifelong Residents (columbustimes.com) ā Columbus's own storyāfrom textile mills and Bibb City to Ma Rainey, Primus King, Fort Moore, and the Springer Opera Houseāshows how local people have repeatedly reinvented the city. This feature walks you through 12 pivotal moments and places that still shape neighborhoods, culture, government, and the economy across Columbus today, offering fresh context even for longtime residents.
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4. What Does a $100,000 Salary Get You in Columbus, Georgia? Here's the Breakdown (columbustimes.com) ā If you earn or are eyeing a $100,000 salary in Columbus, this breakdown shows how far it can really go once rent or a mortgage, groceries, and transportation are paid. Using realistic local budgets and housing prices, it explains what you might save each month, how quickly you could reach a home down payment, and how to balance retirement goals with everyday expenses.
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5. The Columbus Businesses People Would Hate to Lose (columbustimes.com) ā From Country's Barbecue to longtime barbers, Black-owned shops, and quiet repair businesses, Columbus's independent enterprises help define what feels like home here. This piece explains why even popular spots can struggle, and offers concrete ways you can keep your favorite neighborhood restaurants, salons, retailers, and service providers thriving before they announce a closing you'll regret.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" ā A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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