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The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.

These Movies and TV Shows Are Casting in Columbus, Georgia

by BackstageAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Patrol officers responded to a shooting in the 1100 block of Richland Drive, in Columbus where they found two people dead. The Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.

Crime

Two Dead in Columbus Shooting Friday Night

by Thom ChandlerJuly 12, 2024July 12, 2024

The City of Columbus selected 16 finalists from over 7,000 applicants for its Remote Worker Talent Incentive Program, set to relocate this summer.

Columbus Offered $5,000 Incentives for Remote Workers to Move There. Now 16 of Them Are Moving in

by Thom ChandlerJuly 9, 2024

🔍 The Gist: Two of Georgia's cities rank among the unhealthiest in the U.S., spotlighting a concerning trend in health care and lifestyle habits across the state, which has taken several hits because of its poor health care in survey after survey and ranking after ranking.

Two Georgia Cities Are Among The Most Unhealthy in the U.S.

by Thom ChandlerApril 1, 2024April 1, 2024

🔢 The Gist: In a notable contrast to the nationwide trend of escalating credit card debt, residents of Columbus distinguish themselves by contributing the smallest debt increase in the state.

Georgia By The Numbers

This Georgia City is Defying The Credit Card Debt Trend

by Thom ChandlerMarch 8, 2024March 8, 2024

Woman Playing in the Casino

Crime

Sweeping Raids Target Illegal Gambling Across Columbus Gas Stations

by Thom ChandlerMarch 5, 2024March 5, 2024

Longtime state Rep. Richard Smith died suddenly overnight at the age of 78 after fighting the flu.

Georgia Lawmaker Richard Smith Dies from Flu

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 30, 2024January 30, 2024

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is probing a police shooting in Columbus where 19-year-old Dwayne Neely was injured.

Crime

19-Year-Old Shot by Georgia Police Just Before Christmas

by Thom ChandlerDecember 26, 2023December 26, 2023

The Details: The unsettling event unfolded on Sunday, October 15, around 12:45 p.m., when the disappearance of an 11-year-old and 4-year-old from a Burger King at 7310 Veterans Parkway was reported.

Crime

Two Girls Who Were Kidnapped at a Georgia Burger King Found. Their Mom Was Arrested

by Thom ChandlerOctober 16, 2023October 16, 2023