Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of August.
Good morning, Columbus.
💼 Business
Red Lobster permanently closed its original Columbus location at 1425 13th Street after 55 years of service.
Customers are redirected to the Columbus Park Crossing spot as the chain continues to shutter underperforming sites following its Chapter 11 reorganization.
🎓 Education
On Tuesday, more than 300 students and civic leaders celebrated the reopening of Columbus State University’s Davidson Student Center after a $4.8M renovation that added improved social areas, study rooms and a larger eSports center, along with a new campus bookstore (part of a broader Main Campus transformation).
🏥 Health
Vicki Lewis, the GHA Board Chair and CEO of Coffee Regional Medical Center, was elected to the AHA Board of Trustees and as Chair of the Region 4 Policy Board; her three-year term (beginning Jan.
1) will boost Georgia hospitals' influence in national healthcare policy discussions.
Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital unveiled its Panda Cares® Center of Hope on Wednesday, Aug.
12 in partnership with Panda Express. The new outdoor playground offers patients and families a space to play and connect — promoting whole-child healing.
A new report finds nearly half of Georgia counties lack access to maternity care & experts say the gap in services may affect mothers statewide.
🏈 Sports
Phenix City Little League has earned a spot in the World Series after a strong season and will compete soon to showcase its talent and boost local pride.
Fans can look forward to following the team as they represent their community.
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