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Meet Us on the PATIO

Posted on October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 by Editor - the Local

With free movies, public green space and more programming ahead, the Springer’s outdoor venue enters its next act. By Monica Jones Long before the Springer Opera House turned its lawn into the PATIO, there was already a vision for that corner of Tenth Street and Second Avenue. During the Springer’s extensive 1998 renovation, Janice Biggers imagined transforming the outdoor area into a park. Unfortunately, like many wonderful ideas pitched during major renovation projects, it became…

Where the Blues Still Live

Posted on October 6, 2026October 7, 2026 by Editor - the Local

Six years after a handful of musicians planted the seed, Talbotton BluesFEST is growing into a regional celebration of music, history and the people determined to preserve both. By Monica Jones There is a moment along the drive from Columbus to Talbotton when the traffic thins, the sky opens and West Georgia really begins showing off. The roads curve through farmland and tall pines. Small towns appear and disappear. Less than an hour from Columbus,…

Still Got That Dawg In It

Posted on June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 by Editor - the Local

Cold drinks. Serious food. Familiar faces. And a local bar with plenty of bite. By Monica Jones There are places in Columbus that don’t need much explaining. You either know them, know somebody who knows them, or have driven past enough times to wonder what all they’ve got going on in there. The Dawg House is one of those places. It’s a sports bar and grill, sure. There are pool tables, darts, cold drinks, karaoke…

Cannon Fire, Classic Cars & Songs with a Story to Tell

Posted on May 22, 2026May 22, 2026 by Editor - the Local

By Monica Jones Memorial Day weekend in Columbus doesn’t always win the pull over the beach—but for those who stay, there’s still plenty happening close to home. For 15 years, Bugs on the Hooch has brought Volkswagen enthusiasts, families, and curious wanderers together—now hosted at the National Civil War Naval Museum—for a weekend of classic cars, camping, and community along the riverfront. Amid all of it, there’s a moment that shifts the tone. On Saturday,…

Lemongrass: She’s a Keeper

Posted on May 1, 2026May 6, 2026 by Editor - the Local

By Monica JonesContributor: Josh, Columbus Georgia Eats Let’s just go ahead and say it. Some of y’all have been driving past Lemongrass for years and still haven’t tried it. And that’s fine… until it’s not. Because at some point, you realize you’ve been missing something that’s been sitting right here the whole time. Lemongrass Thai & Sushi has been part of Columbus for years now. The food is fresh, balanced, and authentically Thai. The kind…

Porches, People, and a New Columbus Tradition

Posted on April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 by Editor - the Local

By Monica Jones There are plenty of ways to throw a music festival, and Columbus is about to try one of the most charming. On Saturday, May 2, Uptown Columbus will debut the inaugural Columbus Porchfest, a day-long, free, family-friendly music festival that turns the Historic District into a walkable celebration of live music, neighborhood pride, and community connection. From noon to 6 p.m., front porches along Broadway and throughout the district will become stages…

A Night of Music and History at Historic Zion Church

Posted on April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 by Editor - the Local

Neal Lucas returns to Talbotton for an intimate full-band performance inside one of the region’s most remarkable historic spaces. By Monica Jones On Saturday, April 18 at 6 p.m., songwriter Neal Lucas will take the stage inside Historic Zion Church in Talbotton, Georgia for an evening that feels less like a typical concert and more like the start of something powerful and new. For Lucas, the night carries a personal significance. “Getting to play in…

Stirrup Trouble

Posted on February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 by Editor - the Local

Baddie, Spelled with a V By Monica Jones Some people leave Columbus and never look back. Most of us are not those people. Most of us are boomerangs – we go, we grow, we test ourselves somewhere bigger, louder, faster. Then, one day, we circle back to the place that built us. Not because we failed, but because we finally know what we’re building, and we want to build it here. That’s the energy behind…

From a Mustard Seed

Posted on February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 by Editor - the Local

How Sydney Helms Built a Growing, Glowing Local Empire Rooted in Community By Monica Jones There’s a verse in the Bible about a mustard seed. Tiny. Unassuming. Easy to overlook – and yet, when planted with care, it grows into something far larger than anyone expects. For Sydney Helms, the mustard seed wasn’t just a name for her shop. It was a philosophy. Long before she owned multiple businesses, before her spaces became known for…

Raise a Glass to 2026

Posted on December 16, 2025December 17, 2025 by Editor - the Local

The 18th Amendment’s Bootlegger’s Ball Is the Place to Be This NYE By Monica Jones There’s something about The 18th Amendment that separates it from every other bar in Columbus—and it’s not just the dim lighting or the polished wood or the fact that it’s a speakeasy hiding in plain sight. It’s the way the place feels when you step inside, like you’ve slipped past the noise of the world and into a pocket of…

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