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“A referendum, a state referendum that would allow our citizens in Georgia to vote as to whether or not they would like gaming in the state of Georgia,” says Columbus businessman Robert Wright

Future team members that attended could fill out online applications and set up in-person appointments to hopefully become a Buc-ee’s team members.

Almost three decades ago, one local Black florist set out to crack into the flower business. More than three decades later, she is the only Black-owned business of her kind in Columbus and still is going strong.

Kilwins in Columbus has all the sweets for your sweetie.

The discount store, ‘Dirt Cheap,’ is closing its Phenix City and Auburn locations next month.

A local restaurant and country store got recent national attention in a popular Food Network show.

The price of eggs has increased nationwide.

A major automotive supplier to invest over $25 million in a 70,000-square-foot location in Auburn Technology Park West.

The Lanett Police Department has seen an increase of fraudulent money being passed at different businesses.

The Auburn Public Library and Impact America-Alabama are partnering to offer free tax assistance to qualifying taxpayers.

City of Opelika offering new procedure for business license renewals

They introduced the city to their new President and CEO, Dr. Asante Hilts.

A new jail could soon become a reality in Muscogee County.

The city of Columbus released a list of closings ahead of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

Now that giving season has wrapped up, it’s time to see if you will get a gift from Uncle Sam.

The Georgia Lottery has not announced where the ticket was sold.

Post-Christmas chaos continues at the Atlanta as Southwest Airlines started the day with another round of cancellations.

Uptown Columbus announced its holiday hours for NYE. If you do not a business on the list that you plan on visiting, please call beforehand.

The Auburn Public Library and Goodwill Career Center will host a hiring event.

Many locals are not risking it, shopping online and hoping those gifts arrive in time. Some are also flocking to giant retail stores, causing some small business owners to do more to increase sales.

A new restaurant entailing a lot of history is coming to the Fountain City.

Georgia Power sought a revenue increase of just under $3 billion starting next year, but state officials pushed back.

Columbus City leaders voted to approve allocations for the second phase of funding made available by the American Rescue Plan Act.

“Look, I’m no TikTok user, but the evidence speaks for itself,” Ivey said, “and I want to make sure I’m doing everything we can as a state to stand against this growing security risk.”

First-place winner Rashmi Hudson joined us in the studio to show more about her winning creation, the Alltimate Luggage.

The holiday season can be difficult for those dealing with loss. That includes local bike shop owner Jason McKenzie, who shared on our “Run The Race” podcast the sad, but powerful story of losing his wife to suicide more than a decade ago, day that still haunts him.

Four entrepreneurs won money for their startup businesses after competing for first place.

The public is now being encouraged to reach out to the FBI with any related photos or video.

The Rotary Club of Columbus recently completed a service project at the George Washington Carver Garden.

If you’re shopping online this holiday season, there’s a tool from the Better Business Bureau that makes it easier for you to detect and report scams.