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“PAWS Humane brings FIV+ cats into our facility for adoption because we believe they deserve a loving home, just like any other cat. ” by Bobbi Yeo PAWS Humane works very closely with the Best Friends Community Cat Project in Columbus, GA. We will often take in CCP cats that we refer to as “friendlies” who are picked up through trapping and, for one reason or another, cannot be returned to the field. Two of…

“This year’s Festival will show 42 films, including local and national filmmakers, as well as films from India, Australia, the Middle East and Europe.” by Tom Ingram The Georgia movie industry has been gaining momentum for several years now, and Columbus is increasingly a major spoke on that wheel. Two years ago, three women sat down to figure out how they could help our community become an even more important part of the film industry….

What happened to the summer of 2017? I’m writing this article the second week of August while wondering, when did time start moving so fast? A lot has happened this July and August. There was the Ronald McDonald House 5K and 1Mile Run Walk And Roll For Families. Saturday July 29th at Woodruff Park, even Ronald was there and he walked it in his big fat red shoes! Good job Renee Sturkie, Melody Moran, Tiffany…

I wonder if it’s going to rain every other day this summer? That seems to be the pattern. Well, it sure has not put a damper on all the “walks” we’ve had this spring. I talked with Lori Kiker, who was instrumental in putting together the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation walk, which took place April 1st at Golden Park. I asked for its history, and Lori told me she got involved in 2014. Quite a few…

by Bobbie Yeo   One morning, just about a year ago, a volunteer from a local rescue group was carrying a litter of puppies out of Columbus Animal Care and Control (CACC). The crate fell apart during transfer to a waiting van and the puppies scampered every which way. All but one of the puppies was easily apprehended and presumably went on to be adopted into loving homes. One puppy scampered into the woods, eluding…

Screenings and discussions bring filmmakers and lovers together by Jacy Jenkins Contributor The Fountain City Film Society was formed in September 2016 so people who appreciate cinema could gather on a monthly basis to watch and discuss the kinds of films that rarely screen in our local theaters. Beginning this summer, the Film Society is joining forces with Way Down Film Festival to pursue a common goal: building an active community of film lovers and…