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City worker health clinic opens for business today
The health clinic devoted to city government workers opens for business at 9 a.m. today, said retired city personnel director Tom Barron, who is working part-time to get the clinic running.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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Council approves sale of "growlers"
Columbus Council unanimously approved an ordinance to allow the sale of refillable 32- and 64-ounce jugs of draft beer for people to take with them.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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Increase in property tax lawsuits an anomaly
A perfect storm of sorts passed through Columbus in 2012, causing a flood of lawsuits against local property owners, filed by the city's Board of Tax Assessors.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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Tour takes in ‘Heart and Soul’ of downtown Columbus redevelopment
Billy Parrish has been working on and consulting on city redevelopment efforts for the better part of three decades. Thursday, standing outside the Eagle & Phenix complex in a slight mist overlooking the Chattahoochee River, he made an observation about downtown Columbus and its soon-to-be-completed whitewater course.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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You may be able to grab a growler soon in Columbus
If Columbus Council approves an ordinance that’s to be presented at its meeting Tuesday night, specified alcoholic beverage sellers will be allowed to fill and refill 32- and 64-ounce jugs with draft beer for people to take with them.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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Mayor rallies BTW residents to support Liberty District plan
Mayor Teresa Tomlinson fired up a crowd of about 100 residents at the Booker T. Washington apartment complex Monday, urging them to fight for proposed apartments around the Liberty Theatre despite opposition from a small group of leaders trying to block the development.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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More litigation pending in Barngrover case
The attorney for Dr. Kenneth Barngrover, whose 20-year legal battle with the city appeared to be wrapped up early this week, said he has further litigation pending against the city and plans to move forward with at least one pending suit soon.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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City to propose returning 10th Street to two-way traffic
The Consolidated Government will propose to Columbus Council that 11th and 12th streets remain one-way, east and west, respectively, and that 10th Street be returned to two-way traffic, Deputy City Manager David Arrington said Thursday night.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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New city service center, natatorium nearing completion
Columbus’ $32.5 million city complex on the grounds of the old Columbus Square Mall is nearing completion and is expected to be open by early June, Deputy City Manager David Arrington said Thursday.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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Stats show city's crime rate continues to drop
Columbus crime statistics are continuing a drop that started when the city began hiring 100 new police officers with Local Option Sales Tax funds, according to figures released Monday.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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Columbus recognized as a Runner Friendly Community
Alicia Roubicek jogged on relatively new territory Tuesday afternoon."We actually just found this. It's a great place for strollers," said Roubicek, 28, referring to Columbus' Fall Line Trace rails-to-trails route.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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Sixth Avenue work to end in summer
The current phase of Columbus' $36 million downtown flood-abatement project continues to disrupt traffic flow on the eastern edge of downtown.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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Council to decide who will run natatorium
With the opening of the natatorium about four months away, the Columbus Council expects to decide next month who will manage the building.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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Old Claflin School could become resource center for homeless
Columbus Council will be asked this afternoon to accept the deed to the old Claflin School from the Muscogee County School District so the city can investigate the building's suitability to use as a multi-purpose homeless resource center, according to council's agenda.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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The Loft downtown to unveil renovations tonight
Owner Buddy Nelms says the renovated upper floor of The Loft downtown is going to have a bit more of a restaurant feel, but the "honky tonk bar will still be in its soul."
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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Leaders bring new ideas to the table for whitewater rafting course
With whitewater rafting on the Chattahoochee River less than six months away, about 120 business, political and education leaders from both sides of the river came together Thursday to discuss ways the region can capitalize on what they hope will be a flood of visitors.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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Feds to assess Columbus police on community policing
The U.S. Department of Justice has chosen the Columbus Police Department for a program that assesses "community policing" policies and suggests ways to improve, city officials announced Wednesday.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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Bibb City residents speak out at mayor's forum
Bibb City, on the cusp of "renaissance," spoke to city leaders Tuesday night about the issues attendant to a historic community trying to shake off its recent past while preserving its earlier character.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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Weracoba Park roundabout opens
With little fanfare and a little cosmetic work left to do, the city removed the barricades and opened the roundabout at the northern end of Weracoba Park to traffic Friday.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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One Columbus joins mayor's commission on diversity, unity
The independent "One Columbus" initiative created in 2001 to smooth relations between people of different cultural backgrounds today becomes part of a city commission appointed by Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, its mission now to address economic divisions that segregate city residents.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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City to ask for leeway in property assessments
The Columbus Consolidated Government wants to ask state lawmakers to allow the city some leeway when dealing with properties that are sold at bargain prices in foreclosures or "distress sales," city leaders said last week.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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Commission eyes areas of city in need of development
An appointed city commission of local real estate and investment experts has identified areas of Columbus that are in dire need of creative ways to attract development, and has developed a series of strategies to do just that, Mayor Teresa Tomlinson said Monday.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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Gov. Deal appoints mayor to commission on state's 911 funding
Facing deficits in funding the city's 911 system and explosive growth from cellphone users, Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson has been appointed by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal to serve on a state commission to study and make recommendations on funding.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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