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Columbus Mon. Mar 2 2026

The NAACP Awards Celebrates Writer/Director/Producer Ryan Coogler

BAFTA Doesn't Know Who Black People Really Are

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The NAACP Awards Celebrates Writer/Director/Producer Ryan Coogler

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Columbus Mon. Mar 2 2026

How Civil Rights Legislation Seems to Have Done More Damage Than Good to Black Communities

The Loss of the Civil Rights Crown of Black Teachers to Lead Black Children Cost Black Communities Dearly

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How Civil Rights Legislation Seems to Have Done More Damage Than Good to Black Communities

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Columbus Weather: Monday March 16

High: 66°

Low: 38°

Wind: 13 MPH S

Chance of rain: 80%

Moderate rain, with a high of 66 and low of 38 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Patchy rain nearby for the morning, overcast for the afternoon, clear during the evening, patchy rain nearby overnight.

Columbus Mon. Mar 2 2026

Donald Trump Plans to Install Statue of Colonizer Who Terrorized Native Americans at the White House; called it a "Hero"

Many Local Columbusites Have Suggested that the Name of This City Be Changed to Riverside or River City, GA

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Donald Trump Plans to Install Statue of Colonizer Who Terrorized Native Americans at the White House; called it a Hero

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S RENEE GREENE Columbus Alert - Thu. Oct 30 2025

Missing Pet Report 10/26/2025: CAT - "Shelby Lynn"
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S RENEE GREENE Columbus Public Notices and Press Releases - Thu. Sep 11 2025

Free Breakfast. FRIDAY-SUNDAY ONLY. At Cracker Barrel.
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July 1: National Zoo Day
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Lauryl Andrae Columbus Public Notices and Press Releases - Thu. Feb 20 2025

Tulip Fest 2025 at Fields of Grace in Shiloh GA
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S RENEE GREENE Columbus Public Notices and Press Releases - Wed. Jan 8 2025

Annual Residential Real Estate Trends Report for Columbus/Phenix City
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S RENEE GREENE Columbus Public Notices and Press Releases - Thu. Dec 26 2024

CCG HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
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S RENEE GREENE Columbus Gigs & Services Offered - Fri. Nov 1 2024

NAACP & LYFT Partnership: RIDE TO THE POLLS ON ELECTION DAY
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S RENEE GREENE Columbus Public Notices and Press Releases - Fri. Nov 1 2024

International Delight Recall: Zero Sugar Coffee Creamer Contains Full Sugar
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Columbus Mon. Mar 2 2026

Georgia's Own Senator Warnock Grills Secretary Bessent on the Trump Economy

NOTE: Gov. Kemp flew to Korea to beg Hyundai to Return to Georgia after ICE Raid

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Georgia's Own Senator Warnock Grills Secretary Bessent on the Trump Economy

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Columbus Sun. Mar 1 2026

Local High School Students Meet with Mayoral Candidate Isaiah Hugley

Meet'n'Greet with Columbus Mayoral Candidate Isaiah Hugley at the Peach Cobbler Factory

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Local High School Students Meet with Mayoral Candidate Isaiah Hugley

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Columbus Wed. Jan 14 2026

Today's Special Shoutout Goes to Mrs. Glenda "Gigi" Crawford

FCN is grateful to Mrs. Glenda (Ed) Crawford- who showed up on WTVM and showed out!

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Today's Special Shoutout Goes to Mrs. Glenda Gigi Crawford

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Columbus Wed. Jan 14 2026

Back in the Gap: "Uptown" Columbus and Its Many Lines to Cross

"Uptown" Columbus was once filled with the most prominent Black citizens of the city--preachers, teachers, lawyers, dentists and all manner of business owners

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Back in the Gap: Uptown Columbus and Its Many Lines to Cross

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Columbus Wed. Dec 31 2025

January 1, 2026: John Henrik Clarke: Profile of A Columbus Historic Treasure

Start the New Year Off with "Uncle Johnnie" Warner at 2 PM and 4 PM on New Year's Day

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Columbus Wed. Dec 31 2025

Weekend forecast for Columbus Friday, Jan 2 - Sunday, Jan 4

Your weather for this weekend

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Weekend forecast for Columbus Friday, Jan 2 - Sunday, Jan 4

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Columbus Wed. Dec 31 2025

2026 NEW YEAR Gratitude Planning Journal

A New Year is Just Around the Bend: What Grace Will You Push Forward Into the Future?

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2026 NEW YEAR Gratitude Planning Journal

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Columbus Wed. Nov 19 2025

Weekend forecast for Columbus Friday, Nov 21 - Sunday, Nov 23

Your Weather for this Weekend

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Weekend forecast for Columbus Friday, Nov 21 - Sunday, Nov 23

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Columbus Tue. Nov 11 2025

Your Columbus weather forecast for Wednesday, Nov 12 - Sunday, Nov 16

It's Getting Cold Out Here, so Put on All Your Clothes...

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Your Columbus weather forecast for Wednesday, Nov 12 - Sunday, Nov 16

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Columbus Sun. Nov 9 2025

Carver Heights: Echoes of Generations Past

Columbus GA: The Riverfront's Untold Stories (Deep Dive November 2025)

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Carver Heights: Echoes of Generations Past

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Columbus Sat. Nov 1 2025

Where to Find Help During Donald Trump's Republican Government Shutdown

Democrats Refuse to Allow Trump to Defund Medicare and Medicaid in Exchange for "Big Project 2025 Deal" on Food for the Poor, Elderly, Children, and Disabled

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Where to Find Help During Donald Trump's Republican Government Shutdown

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Columbus Fri. Oct 31 2025

PREMIERE EPISODE: "THE BLACK HISTORY COLUMBUS WALK & TALK TOURS - Past, Present & Future"

Stay tuned to FOUNTAIN CITY NEWS as we move about throughout the City of Columbus and Document "All Things in the Valley" by Local Residents

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