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5 hrs ago | tmcnet.com

New guide shows jobseekers how to obtain, keep that coveted corner office

Feb 16, 2012 (PRNewsChannel.com via COMTEX) -- PR NewsChannel COLUMBUS, Ga. In an age of evaporating jobs and downsized offices, learning how to climb the corporate ladder is more important than ever. In "Securing the C Level:A... Read more...

8 hrs ago | yahoo.com

Judge extends Expedia, Macon tax squabble into summer

Atlanta Business Chronicle by Carla Caldwell, Morning Call Editor Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 6:02am EST - Last Modified: Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 6:04am EST A Superior Court judge on Tuesday approved a new... Read more...
10 hrs ago | army.mil

Columbus native dreams achieved despite adversity

However, the story of the first African-American fighter pilot begins not with the Tuskegee Airmen but here in Columbus, Ga., many years before. Eugene Jacques Bullard was born in Columbus on Oct. 9, 1894. During World War I,... Read more...
Feb 21, 2012 | hispanicbusiness.com

Mardi Gras: What Does It Mean and When Does It Happen?

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is today, Tuesday, Feb. 21. Mardi Gras, which means "Fat Tuesday" in French, is always the Tuesday immediately before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is often celebrated with large meals and... Read more...
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Feb 21, 2012 | oursportscentral.com

Snakes Sweep Week, Clinch Playoff Berth

February 21, 2012 - Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) Columbus Cottonmouths COLUMBUS, Ga. - The Columbus Cottonmouths won both their games over the past week with another thrilling game in the Battle of Georgia against... Read more...
Feb 21, 2012 | freerepublic.com

Georgians could be seeing more lenient gun laws in the future

COLUMBUS, GA - A new bill introduced this legislative session aims at amping up your second amendment rights. "I can potentially defend myself and my wife in more places, which I like. I like having the ability to pretty much... Read more...
Feb 21, 2012 | internettollfree.com

When It Comes To Brake Repair, Columbus, GA Drivers Turn To Meineke

For professional brake repair, Columbus, GA drivers turn to Meineke Car Care Center. With a team of seasoned technicians available to address any and all of your brake system’s repair and maintenance needs, you rest assured... Read more...
Feb 21, 2012 | newsobserver.com

Studies suggest addiction to phones

BY SARA PAUFF - McClatchy Newspapers COLUMBUS, Ga. -- When Adrian Weldon has a few minutes to spare, he's probably going to use them to text. "I came here to kill time and text," he said Thursday atLakebottom Park. "At least... Read more...
Feb 21, 2012 | macon.com

'Georgia Outdoors' explores Providence Canyon

By SANDRA OKAMOTO - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer COLUMBUS, Ga. -- Sharon Collins is a self-professed geek when it comes to the topics she covers as host of "Georgia Outdoors" on Georgia Public Broadcasting. The show airs at 8:30... Read more...
Feb 20, 2012 | latimes.com

San Diego-based sailor dies in Dubai during liberty visit

A U.S. sailor died in Dubai while his San Diego-based ship was in port in the Middle East emirate, the Navy announced. Petty Officer 1st-class Paris Pough, 40, of Columbus, Ga., a hull technician with the carrier Carl Vinson,... Read more...
Feb 20, 2012 | 13wmaz.com

Mercer School of Medicine Expands to Columbus

MACON, GA.--On Feb. 10th, Mercer University announced their partnership with the Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Ga. to establish a Columbus campus for the School of Medicine. In an interview, Mercer... Read more...
Feb 20, 2012 | romenews-tribune.com

Navy sailor from Ga. dies during Dubai port visit

COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — A Navy sailor from Columbus has died in Dubai. The Department of Defense says Petty Officer First Class Paris S. Pough died Friday during a port visit to Jebel Ali in the Unite... Read more...
Feb 20, 2012 | bizjournals.com

Tourism grows in Columbus

Expansion at Fort Benning, military graduations and social media marketing are being credited with bringing more tourists to Columbus, Ga., reports the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. Columbus welcomed 1.4 million visitors in fiscal... Read more...
Feb 20, 2012 | twincities.com

Fort Benning expansion fuels Columbus tourism rise

Atlanta News.Net Monday 20th February, 2012 (Source: COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) - Fort Benning's expansion and a new marketing push have helped increase tourism in Columbus. A Columbus State University study showed the west Georgia... Read more...
Feb 19, 2012 | scoop.it

Vertical Farm - Food Factory - Bioponica Presentation: Georiga Organics Conference Feb 24-25

Come join us for the Georgia Organics Conference in Columbus Georgia this weekend. We're honored to be sharing the bill with the likes of George Allen from Growing Power who will be the Keynote spe... See it on Scoop.it , via... Read more...
Feb 19, 2012 | ledger-enquirer.com

All branches of Chattahoochee Valley Libraries to be closed Monday

BY LARRY GIERER - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer All branches of the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries will be closed Monday. The library staff is having an in-service training day. Because of the closing, there will be no early Georgia... Read more...
Feb 19, 2012 | naplesnews.com

ACE GROUP CLASSIC SUNDAY BLOG: Perry, Mize start with pars

11:38 a.m. -- Kenny Perry and Larry Mize both parred the first hole, but Tom Lehman bogeyed. And Bernhard Langer bogeyed No. 2. Lehman and Langer are now five and six shots back, respectively. The wind is blowing a bit after... Read more...
Feb 19, 2012 | al.com

Troy, AUM ROTC cadets put through their paces in Fort Benning course

Published: Sunday, February 19, 2012, 7:40 AM Updated: Sunday, February 19, 2012, 7:41 AM Troy University Army ROTC cadets David Yoon, a senior criminal justice major from Columbus, Ga., left, and Anna Austin, a senior medical... Read more...
Feb 18, 2012 | freerepublic.com

Computer problems cause tax returns to be delayed (two to three weeks - IRS glitch)

Computer problems cause tax returns to be delayedBy Curtis McCloud Updated: Feb 17, 2012 6:44 PM EST COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - Taxpayers who filed their income taxes early may experience a two to three week delay. Antonio Houston... Read more...
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Feb 18, 2012 | lightreading.com

Sr. System Security Admin / MDI / Columbus, GA

MDI/Columbus, GA Sr. System Security Admin Columbus, GA Full Time opportunity Come work for one of the nation's top companies, consistently ranked as one of the best places to work by Forbes. This opportunity is located in... Read more...
Feb 18, 2012 | todaysthv.com

Military News 2-18-12

Army National Guard Pvt. Joshua C. Smith has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading,... Read more...
Feb 17, 2012 | wordpress.com

The Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention 2012

I spent this past weekend killing it at The Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention On the road with Valencia Miller and Dirty, from Reniassance Tattoo in Columbus, GA First night in Philly we stopped by Tattooed Mom and met up... Read more...
Feb 17, 2012 | twincities.com

Contractor to Lay off 359 Workers

Atlanta News.Net Friday 17th February, 2012 (Source: COLUMBUS, Ga. - A Fort Benning defense contractor has informed Georgia labor officials that it will lay off 359 workers by March 11, though a state official says many of the... Read more...
Feb 17, 2012 | scnow.com

Big FMU-Columbus State baseball series pushed back one day

By: SCNow Staff | SCNow Published: February 17, 2012 The start of No. 7 Francis Marion's Peach Belt Conference baseball series at No. 5 Columbus State this weekend has been pushed back one day because of the threat of... Read more...
Feb 17, 2012 | usmint.gov

Infantry Graduates are Among First in Nation to Get New United States Mint Infantry Soldier...

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Nearly two hundred graduating Army Infantry soldiers today were among the first Americans to receive the newly released United States Mint 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar. The coins were presented to members... Read more...
Feb 17, 2012 | 13wmaz.com

Albert Phillips Reichert

Albert Phillips Reichert died on Thursday, February 16, 2012. He was born January 25, 1914, in Columbus, Georgia, the son of Jacob and Ann Phillips Reichert.He graduated from Lanier High School in Macon, where he was editor of... Read more...
Feb 16, 2012 | everyoneloveshiphop.com

Waka Flocka Brings out Sick Fan on Stage at Charity Concert

A few days back, Waka Flocka performed at a Make A Wish Foundation charity event in Columbus, Georgia. While on stage Flocka brought out a sick girl on stage and fulfilled her wish by performing her favorite track, “No Hands“.... Read more...
Feb 16, 2012 | examiner.com

Ancient Chihuahua pots in Georgia, 700 years old, suggest Mexican connection

In 1937, archaeologists in Georgia unearthed a surprise: a dog effigy pot that looked like a Chihuahua. How did Chihuahuas, a native dog of Mexico, get to Georgia?(Atlanta) In 1937, about two hours southwest of Atlanta,... Read more...
Feb 16, 2012 | live5news.com

Man accused of killing mother of child dead after standoff

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WCSC/WVTM) - A 25-year-old man suspected of killing the mother of his 3-year-old child last month in Beaufort County is dead Thursday after a standoff situation in Columbus, Ga. According to police, A SWAT team... Read more...
Feb 16, 2012 | gosanangelo.com

Dozier, from Columbus, Ga., a 4-year-old dogue de Bordeaux, also known as a French mastiff, rests in

Dozier, from Columbus, Ga., a 4-year-old dogue de Bordeaux, also known as a French mastiff, rests in the benching area during the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP... Read more...
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