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Georgia Today: CDC layoffs; Government shutdown affects Georgia Tech; Georgia hospitals using AI

On the October 14th Edition: The White House conducted another round of firings at the Atlanta-based CDC on Friday; The government shutdown is hitting Georgia research universities hard; And the Northeast Georgia Health System is now using a type of artificial intelligence aimed at easing staff burnout.

October 14, 2025
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  • Peter Biello
Falling and accumulating snow in Columbus, Georgia gave residents plenty of chances to find creative ways to have fun, inluding some who used kayaks as impromptu sleds in a median of Broadway in Columbus’ Historic District on January 21, 2025. Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com

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Will GA get any snow this winter? Here are the latest Farmers Almanac and NOAA forecasts

Despite last year’s unusual snow-pocalypse, Georgia residents hoping for a white winter this year should manage expectations.

October 08, 2025
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By:
  • Sundi Rose and
  • The Ledger Enquirer
The Rome Symphony Orchestra will perform composer John Williams' score for the film 'Star Wars' Sept. 12 to 14 , 2025.

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Across the state, Georgia's symphony orchestras promise American favorites and new works this fall

From Rome to Valdosta, Augusta to Savannah, Macon, Atlanta and beyond, GPB's City Café host John Lemley joins Kristi York Wooten to preview highlights of Georgia's symphony orchestra concert season, which kicks off this weekend. 

September 11, 2025
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  • Kristi York Wooten and
  • John Lemley
An aerial view of the Meta’s Stanton Springs Data Center on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in Newton County, Georgia.

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How Georgia became the ‘wild west’ of data centers. Is transparency on the horizon?

Georgians and watchdog groups are concerned about these giant warehouses’ resource use and how quickly these sites are setting up shop.

September 10, 2025
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  • Kala Hunter ,
  • The Ledger Enquirer ,
  • and 1 more
 The Columbus government center. Tim Chitwood tchitwood@ledger-enquirer.com

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This GA city has one of the ugliest buildings in the US, new ranking shows. Here’s where & why

Columbus has received another dubious distinction by landing on a list for “100 Ugliest Public Buildings in the U.S.”

August 13, 2025
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By:
  • Sundi Rose and
  • The Ledger Enquirer
Columbus Police Department Chief Stoney Mathis speaks to Columbus Council during the July 29, 2025, work session. Screenshot CCG TV YouTube channel

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Columbus chief responds to allegations of over-policing and profiling

During the Columbus Council work session Tuesday, Columbus Police Department Chief Stoney Mathis addressed concerns of over-policing in certain parts of Columbus.

August 01, 2025
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  • Kelby Hutchison and
  • The Ledger Enquirer
City officials celebrate the July 30 announcement that Columbus will play host to two international canoring competitions in 2028 and 2029.

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Columbus is first 'Center of Excellence' for competitive canoeing

The city will play host to the 2028 Canoe Freestyle World Cup and 2029 Canoe Freestyle World Championship. Columbus has emerged as a leader in whitewater sports over the past 12 years.

July 31, 2025
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  • Orlando Montoya
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Georgia Today: Hearing on marijuana; New Buford stadium; Columbus to host international kayak events

On the July 30 edition: A Georgia House committee looks at marijuana regulation; Buford High School is opening a $62 million football stadium; and Columbus will host important international events in kayak and canoe

July 30, 2025
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Mark Davenport
The American Red Cross held a blood drive at WSU Tri-Cities campus on March 27, shown in this file photo. Colgay Pride announced that gay and bisexual men will be able to donate blood for the first time in an upcoming Columbus, Georgia, blood drive. JENNIFER KING jking@tricityherald.com

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Why this blood drive will be historic for Columbus’ LGBTQ+ community

For the first time in Columbus history, gay and bisexual men and all LGBTQ+ individuals will be able to donate blood at a local blood drive without restrictions based on their identity instead of their behavior, thanks to changes in federal regulations.

July 09, 2025
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By:
  • Mark Rice and
  • The Ledger Enquirer
Apollo 15 lunar mission astronaut David R. Scott stands before the lunar lander module and the lunar rover on the surface of the moon in 1971.

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Astronaut's rare photos from Space Age heyday on display in Columbus

A partnership between Columbus State University's Bo Bartlett Center and its Coca-Cola Space Science Center will provide a rare glimpse into American space exploration.

June 04, 2025
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  • Orlando Montoya
Then-Columbus city manager Isaiah Hugley listens during the public agenda at the March 25, 2025, Columbus Council meeting.

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The Columbus City Council fired its city manager. What's going on?

The Columbus City Council voted this week to fire City Manager Isaiah Hugley, just seven months from his retirement.

May 30, 2025
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  • Peter Biello
A security camera in front of a boarded up duplex at the Dogwood Terrace public housing complex in Augusta. The city's housing authority is moving forward with a years-long plans to demolish the neighborhood's old apartment buildings.

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Decision pending in Augusta public housing case could have statewide impact

The State Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on a case that could change the way landlords of public housing are held accountable.

May 14, 2025
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  • Sofi Gratas
Georgia Democrat Jason Esteves says he’s running for governor in 2026.

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Georgia Democrat Jason Esteves says he's running for governor in 2026

Georgia Democrat Jason Esteves says he’s running for governor in 2026. He enters a field that remains murky for his party after two top potential candidates backed away from a run.

April 21, 2025
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  • Associated Press
​The Columbus Clingstones debuted to a sellout crowd in Synovus Park Tuesday, defeating the Pensacola Blue Wahoos 3-0 in a game that saw several first-ever occurrences for the new team. Mike Haskey/Ledger-Enquirer

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Columbus Clingstones sell out, win team’s first home game. What to know

The Columbus Clingstones debuted to a sellout crowd in Synovus Park Tuesday, defeating the Pensacola Blue Wahoos 3-0 in a game that saw several first-ever occurrences for the new team.

April 16, 2025
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  • Jeremy Chisenhall ,
  • Mark Rice ,
  • and 2 more
A bridge over I 185 marks the entrance to the U.S. Army's Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga., Aug. 21, 2015.

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Fort Benning takes back its old name, but to honor a different soldier

The Army is restoring the name Fort Benning to its storied training post in Georgia, only this time it will honor an 18-year-old WWI corporal.

April 16, 2025
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