Columbus, GA – A warm welcome and indulgent comfort foods are just some of the memorable moments that guests will experience as they walk through Metro Diner’s doors. Just ask Guy Fieri who featured the diner in an episode of Diners, Drive-In’s, and Dives. The 5,000-sq. ft. eatery opened itsRead More →
Columbus, GA, April 8, 2018 – The 4th Annual Strut the Hooch parade came off without a hitch! The event took place Saturday morning along Broadway. The parade is just for fun and silliness but a few spectators showed up to watch. Participants were anyone who wanted to be aRead More →
Washington, DC, April 2, 2018 – There has been a multi-state outbreak of salmonella infections linked to kratom. Kratom is a plant consumed for its stimulant effects and as an opioid substitute. A total of 132 cases of salmonella infection have been reported from 38 states and the CDC and FDARead More →
It is so fitting that the first day of Market Days 2018 is on National Hand Made Day, April 7th. Handmade is the essence of Market Days. Organized and Managed by Uptown Columbus, Inc., Market Days are every Saturday from 9 am to noon. Featuring over 200 vendors, booths, tablesRead More →
COLUMBUS, Ga., March 27, 2018 — According to the latest U.S. Consumer Payment Study conducted by Total Systems (TSYS), a range of emerging payment options are gaining widespread acceptance with consumers across age groups – especially ages 25 to 34. The seventh annual study, which examines attitudes and behaviors toward payments, focusedRead More →
COLUMBUS, Ga., April 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Aflac, the leader in voluntary insurance sales at U.S. worksites, announced today that it has been named winner of PR News’ 2018 CSR Awards and Nonprofit PR Awards for its Corporate Social Responsibility Report. Aflac’s 2016 CSR Report, “Everyone Has the Power to Do Good,” features employees andRead More →
Great Summer Travel Destination Oh! the grandeur of the Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. It is simply magnificent. It is a must-go place in your future! Located about 3 hours drive directly east of San Francisco and 4.5 hours drive northeast of Los Angeles, Yosemite National Park is 1200Read More →
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of certain Blue Ridge Beef raw pet food products due to potential health risks to both pets and their human owners. The products were distributed to multiple states, including Georgia. Here are the details for the recalled productsRead More →
In Stores After April 20 ATLANTA, Ga. March 26, 2018 – Gather your favorite spring and summer recipes, Vidalia® onion fans! The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Vidalia Onion Committee announced today that the pack date for the 2018 Vidalia Onion season is 8:00 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2018.Read More →
ATLANTA (March 6, 2018) –There are countless ways to build a great sandwich, but only a few are revered enough to vault them to legend status. So, what belongs on the Mount Rushmore of sandwiches? Meet Arby’s new Sandwich Legends: the Miami Cuban, Texas Brisket and afamiliar favorite, the NewRead More →