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It’s Friday, Columbus! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Gold and silver surge, someone Googled you this week, and women’s empowerment luncheon with Tasha Smith + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Today’s sponsor (FinanceBuzz) built a free comparison tool that helped me cut my car insurance premiums in half. It took about 3 minutes, and honestly… I wish I’d done it sooner. If you haven’t shopped around in a while, you can easily check the best rates here.
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📰 In the news
Career opportunities in education: Muscogee County School District will host a hiring fair March 14 at Carver High in Columbus. Meet school leaders, apply, and explore 2026-2027 roles. Bachelor’s required for teaching roles — see how and when to apply.
End of term insights shared: Mayor Skip Henderson delivered his final State of the City at CSU in fireside chat with Doug Jenkins, praising public-private partnerships and warning state tax decisions could strain Columbus’ budget — read the full story.
Building lasting school-military partnerships: On February 23, Fort Benning hosted the annual Superintendents’ Roundtable, uniting Georgia’s education leaders and seven local districts to strengthen support for nearly 6,000 military‑connected students in the Columbus area — learn how partnerships support students.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Plant-based comfort, local legend: Country Life Natural Food Store and Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant has fueled Columbus for 50+ years with a rotating daily entrée, a hearty soup-and-salad bar, and simple wins like baked potatoes, tacos, nachos, and sandwiches, perfect for an easy, feel-good lunch when you want a plant-based reset.
Weekend treasure hunt: Galleria Riverside blends local art, vintage accents, and real antiques into one easy browse, perfect when your bookshelf needs character, your walls want a story, or you crave that small thrill of finding “the thing” you didn’t know you were looking for.
Piercings, PMU, zero fuss: At Black Lotus Beauty Bar, high-end body jewelry meets natural-looking permanent makeup and paramedical tattooing from a friendly, seasoned team. Add a little sparkle, wake up ready, and skip the smudge saga with work that looks polished, personal, and low-maintenance.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🚗 JVHS CCA Champion Auto Show @ Hollywood Connection | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Take a spin over to the annual JVHS CCA auto show, where gleaming classics, proud daily drivers, and a few ‘I had one of those’ moments line the lot. Expect coffee, chrome, and bragging rights, with awards settled by midafternoon and egos polished shinier.
🚶 Praise 100.7 FM Women’s Empowerment Walk 2026 @ Peachtree Mall | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats a power walk where the A/C is strong and the vibes are stronger. PRAISE 100.7FM’s Women’s Empowerment Walk is back at Peachtree Mall with health and wellness in tow, plus music, vendors, a fashion show, and prizes you can humblebrag about.
🍑 Peachy Eats Food Fest @ The Peach Shoppe & Co | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Think your taste buds have seen it all? The Peach Shoppe teams with Street Food Saturdays for Peachy Eats Food Fest, a graze-as-you-go bash where you eat first, ask questions later, sample savory, sweet, and messy bites. Come hungry, bring your crew, stretchy pants encouraged.
🌈 Children’s Series: A Bad Case of the Stripes @ Springer Opera House | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Bring the kids, or borrow some, for a musical take on David Shannon’s A Bad Case of Stripes. Camilla’s battling peer pressure, lima beans, and some loud color choices. Big laughs, catchy tunes, and a sweet, all-ages reminder to let your true colors show.
🏕 Kings Pond Campout @ Kings Pond | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Whether you’re all-in on sleeping under the pines or just popping by for the bonfire, this free Kings Pond campout has kayaking, games, and now fishing. Bring a rod or borrow one, leash the dog, and snag 50% off rental gear if you register.
🏛 Drop In Tour: Celebrating the COMU Collection @ The Columbus Museum | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Stroll over to The Columbus Museum for a docent-led tour of the permanent collection, an hour of American art and regional history minus the homework. It is free, no registration, just show up, learn a thing or two, and feel pleasantly smug.
🥂 Golden Girls Brunch @ Hudson’s At Main Street | Sunday (3/8) at 9:00 AM – Golden Girls brunch, but make it local: waffles worthy of Miami, comfort food Nonna would bless, and cocktails Dorothy would actually smile at. Dress the part, snap a photo, and let your inner Sophia say what everyone’s thinking, then order another round at Hudson’s.
Live music & entertainment:
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Columbus report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 83°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 38%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Tomorrow – High: 84°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 28%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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