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Columbus Fri. Sep 24 2021

President Biden Announces Key Nominations, to include Calvin Smyre

Calvin Smyre, a Columbus native son, is nominated by Biden to serve as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Dominican Republic

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President Biden Announces Key Nominations, to include Calvin Smyre

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Columbus Fri. Sep 24 2021

U.S. special envoy to Haiti resigns, citing ‘inhumane’ deportation of Haitians

Activists and some lawmakers have also been calling for the Biden administration to suspend deportations to Haiti

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U.S. special envoy to Haiti resigns, citing ‘inhumane’ deportation of Haitians

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Columbus Fri. Sep 24 2021

Koch-backed group launches 7-figure ad blitz opposing $3.5T bill

Flipping the Script" "Koch Brothers Could Get Up To $1.4 Billion Tax Cut From Law They Helped Pass"

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Koch-backed group launches 7-figure ad blitz opposing $3.5T bill

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Columbus Weather

Saturday October 16: SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

High: 74°

Low: 57°

Wind: 8 mph NW

Chance of rain: 8%

Columbus Fri. Sep 24 2021

10 Fun Things to Do in the Valley Area This Weekend

Looking for Things To Do Online or In-person this weekend? Check here first...

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10 Fun Things to Do in the Valley Area This Weekend

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National FETCH Day Celebration - Sat Oct 16 12:00 pm
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Kickoff Time! CSU HOMECOMING 2021 - Livestream and In-person Events - Mon Oct 18 12:00 pm
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Columbus Wed. Sep 22 2021

The Human Cause of the Spread of Viral Diseases: Leave Them Bats Alone

Zoonotic Viruses and Diseases are Human-caused...How do we stop the next pandemic?

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The Human Cause of the Spread of Viral Diseases: Leave Them Bats Alone

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Muscogee County COVID-19 Statistics

Columbus and Muscogee County COVID-19 Coverage and Statistics

Currently a 9.5% positive test rate in a county with a population of 195,769

16.9 cases per 100,000

0.86 infection rate

606 deaths

Columbus Wed. Sep 22 2021

Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Reports on Poultry Salmonella Testing

Information for raw poultry carcasses, raw chicken parts, and comminuted poultry products...

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Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Reports on Poultry Salmonella Testing

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Columbus Sun. Sep 19 2021

NAACP #WriteHerFuture: Lupita Nyong'o and Lancome Scholarship Fund

In partnership with Lancôme, the NAACP will provide mentorship, workshops, and scholarships to young women of color

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NAACP #WriteHerFuture: Lupita Nyong'o and Lancome Scholarship Fund

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Columbus Sun. Sep 19 2021

Bill Establishes Rosa Parks Day as a Federal Holiday on December 1

Day the Montgomery bus boycott started ... This will be the first federal holiday to honor a woman

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Bill Establishes Rosa Parks Day as a Federal Holiday on December 1

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Columbus Sat. Sep 18 2021

DOJ: Georgia Man Pleads Guilty as a Result of Multi-State Dog Fighting, Drug Trafficking Investigation

A well-known dog-fighting trainer and breeder has pleaded guilty to a federal animal fighting charge

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DOJ: Georgia Man Pleads Guilty as a Result of Multi-State Dog Fighting, Drug Trafficking Investigation

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Columbus Fri. Sep 17 2021

Historically and Hysterically Uneducated: When It Comes to Women's Reproductive Rights

Texas Solicitor Shows Forth Abundant Ignorance That is Both Racist and Misogynist

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Historically and Hysterically Uneducated: When It Comes to Women's Reproductive Rights

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Columbus Fri. Sep 17 2021

Georgia Legal Services: Permanent EBT Food Stamp Increase Takes Place October 1

This is the first 'permanent' federal food stamp increase in 40 years ...

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Georgia Legal Services: Permanent EBT Food Stamp Increase Takes Place October 1

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Columbus Fri. Sep 17 2021

Bloomberg Rates Best Business Schools in U.S.: Goizueta School of Business at Emory in Top 20

Goizueta Ranks Number 18 in the Nation

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Bloomberg Rates Best Business Schools in U.S.: Goizueta School of Business at Emory in Top 20

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Columbus Fri. Sep 17 2021

John Grisham: The Judge's List

Excerpt from Grisham's Latest Pre-release (Coming October 19)

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Columbus Fri. Sep 17 2021

Unemployment Benefits Actually Expected to Decrease Poverty Rates?

Were the temporary benefits meant to make a permanent impact?

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Unemployment Benefits Actually Expected to Decrease Poverty Rates?

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Columbus Fri. Sep 17 2021

Tim Chitwood Reports: "District Attorney's Mistrial"

Says Jurors would have voted Jones "unguilty"

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Tim Chitwood Reports: District Attorney's Mistrial

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