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Smiths Station High School Triumphs in Blood Drive Competition

Mar 21, 2024 ● By Desi Phillips

Smiths Station High School emerged as the victor in a recent blood drive competition hosted by WLTZ NBC 38 and LifeSouth Blood Centers.

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Business Spotlight is Shining on Columbus Hospice

Mar 13, 2024 ● By Desi Phillips

This month Chattahoochee Valley Living is shining our business spotlight on Columbus Hospice. Columbus Hospice is the only non-profit hospice in our area. Established in 1979 and they took in their first patient in 1981. They’ve been serving the Chattahoochee Valley area going on 43 years.

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Jordan Vocational High School Celebrates Signing Day

Mar 05, 2024 ● By Ryan Willoughby

We’ve all seen it. It usually happens this time of year. It oozes with media coverage, pomp and circumstance. Many around the country tune in with anxious anticipation to see the results. There are theatrics. There is excitement. What is this coveted event that leads millions to watch in awe?

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Learn CPR as a Life-Saving Skill

Mar 01, 2024 ● By Desi Phillips

While many Americans agree Conventional CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) or Hands-Only CPR (HOCPR) significantly improve a person's chance of survival from cardiac arrest.

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The Salvation Army’s New Project That Will Change the Lives of Many Families

Feb 29, 2024 ● By Desi Phillips

Life is hard for families experiencing homelessness with children. With limited shelters for families in the Chattahoochee Valley, parents run the risk of being separated from their children when facing dire financial hardships. The Salvation Army of the Chattahoochee Valley plans to break ground on the new Center of Hope on March 5, 2024

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Columbus, GA Celebrates Excellence in Education: 2024 Teacher of the Year Semifinalists

Feb 28, 2024 ● By Desi Phillips

In Columbus, Georgia, inspiration shines brightly in education as the Muscogee County School District proudly announces its top ten semifinalists for the 2024 Teacher of the Year award. This prestigious accolade is a testament to the unwavering commitment and innovative spirit that these educators bring to their classrooms each day.

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How a Local Non-Profit is Saving Trees at Lakebottom Park

Feb 23, 2024 ● By Desi Phillips

Lakebottom Park is a popular destination for residents and visitors of Columbus, Georgia. The park offers a variety of amenities, such as playgrounds, tennis courts, walking trails, and picnic areas. But perhaps the most attractive feature of the park is its beautiful and diverse tree canopy, which provides shade, beauty, and habitat for wildlife.

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Women in Entrepreneurship: Meet Carla Bounds

Feb 16, 2024 ● By Maria Hale

As an entrepreneur in general we more than second guess ourselves. Most of the entrepreneurs that I have spoken with over the years, saw a need within their community and wanted to fulfill it, kind of like a give back. Some entrepreneurs have the need to create self fulfillment. Some just have a dream and run with it. None of those options are wrong, they just have to be right for the person who is chasing their dream. I want to introduce you to the owner of BLUEBELLE Local Mercantile, Carla Bounds. Carla is an ARMY widow, who chose to follow a path that just seemed to be exactly where she was supposed to be.

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