Feature stories - The LocaL

Find Fun, Friends and Relief with SUP Y’ALL Yoga & Paddle Boarding

Posted on July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 by Editor - the Local

The Chattahoochee River flows through downtown Columbus and offers many ways to enjoy nature, beat the heat, and enjoy some relaxation. The whitewater section of the river boasts rapids of varying levels, from kayak pro to the newly-waterborne. But further downstream, the river eases into a gentle flow that meanders for miles past wooded streambank on one side and the Columbus Riverwalk on the other. This is the spot where paddleboards can be seen gliding…

Chattahoochee River Conservancy – Rain Barrel Auction (Artist Call)

Posted on July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 by Editor - the Local

Columbus is a unique place. Our city was built on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, a source of life, entertainment and respite for many. We also are fortunate to have a growing and active community of local artists, each with their own perspective to bring to the table. The Chattahoochee River Conservancy (CRC) is a local nonprofit organization which has been working since 2010 to protect and preserve the Chattahoochee River watershed. Their work…

Clean Eatz – Healthy Never Tasted So Good

Posted on July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 by Editor - the Local

Clean Eatz, located in Old Town at 3500 Massee Lane, is a popular healthy food restaurant that caters to a diverse clientele. This one-stop destination for healthy and delicious meals offers a wide range of options, from dine-in to meal plan services. With a focus on providing fresh, whole ingredients and avoiding artificial additives or preservatives, Clean Eatz aims to help customers embark on their health journeys with ease. Ashley Bader, bodybuilder and owner of…

New Fashion Café Brings Eloquence to Uptown

Posted on July 1, 2023July 5, 2023 by Editor - the Local

Eloquence Fashion Café (EFC) is Columbus’s newest sanctuary for anyone seeking a peaceful spot to relax, study, and shop. Located in Uptown and convenient to Columbus State University’s downtown campus, EFC was founded by Natasha Johnson, a 23-year U.S. Army veteran and the “Queen of Bling” herself. This café is designed to cater to the diverse needs of its patrons, offering everything from a coffee and snack bar to affordable shopping and printing services. After…

Aglow Apothecary + Healing Haven – A Sanctuary For Whole Body Wellness

Posted on May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 by Editor - the Local

A haven is a place of refuge and safety, a port in the storm where one can find peace. It’s a place where you can ask for help and know it will come.. It’s a place that has what you need, and where you know everyone is on your side. Aglow Apothecary + Healing Haven, tucked in the heart of Old Town in Columbus, is one of these rare and precious places. No matter your…

Cigarette Girl: Rock ‘N Roll With the Occasional Cough

Posted on May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 by Editor - the Local

On first listen, you would never believe that local band Cigarette Girl is anything other than wholly original. Their chosen material may be covers, but that doesn’t stop them from making each track their own and filling every inch of the stage with unparalleled energy and musicianship. It should come as no surprise that the band is home to a stellar cast of players: Grammy nominated and nationally touring drummer Sean O’Rourke; multifaceted guitarist, recording…

The Shelby Brothers – Music Family

Posted on March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 by Editor - the Local

A fixture of the Columbus music scene, Jesse Shelby has for years been gifting our community with beautiful music, soft spoken kindness, and a true investment in doing good through his art. Collaboration has always been at the forefront of his endeavors, and his current venture, The Shelby Brothers, is no different. The Shelby Brothers is a four-piece band composed of Jesse and his brother, Hank Shelby, on guitar and vocals, Evan Collins on bass,…

The Do Good Fund
Butch Anthony Exhibit: Morbid Curiosity

Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 by Editor - the Local

Photo by Eliza Daffin

Neal Lucas – Music in the Making

Posted on February 25, 2023February 25, 2023 by Editor - the Local

Though it is not the easiest task to take the sum of a man, Neal Lucas seems like the sort unlikely to stake his identity in ego. His grasp of the beautiful simplicity which makes life meaningful is apparent in both his demeanor and his music. He sings of green-eyed girls keeping secrets, and the worst parts of ourselves we drag home to our partners at the end of the day, and about how, just…

The Gift of Life: Naturalization & Connection and the Team that Makes it Happen at the Columbus Botanical Garden

Posted on February 20, 2023February 25, 2023 by Editor - the Local

The Horticulture Team (from top left to bottom right) Sebastian Lin, Carolyn Reynolds, Elise Snow, Cassi Caughey, Adrienne Seldon and Amarilys Alvarado-Velez

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