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You’ll Want To Spend Your Golden Years In These 7 Incredible Georgia Cities ///

April 6, 2026

Looking for the perfect Georgia cities to enjoy your retirement years? These seven cities offer friendly neighbors and wonderful things to do every day!

A Milestone Moment: Monica Ikegwu’s First Museum-Organized Solo Exhibition Opens at The Columbus Museum ///

March 24, 2026

A powerful new exhibition has opened at the The Columbus Museum—and it brings a full collection of work from this rising contemporary portrait artist to Columbus and beyond for the very first time. Monica Ikegwu: Through the Veil is the first museum-organized solo exhibition by Baltimore-based painter Monica Ikegwu. Created specifically for the museum, the exhibition…

Monica Ikegwu first one-person museum exhibition ///

March 19, 2026

The Columbus Museum (COMU) in Columbus, GA presents Monica Ikegwu: Through the Veil, the first one-person museum-organized exhibition by Baltimore-based artist Monica Ikegwu. Created specifically for COMU, the exhibition features an entirely new body of work that expands upon the monochromatic portraiture for which the artist has become widely recognized.

The Columbus Museum Presents Monica Ikegwu: Through the Veil ///

March 17, 2026

The Columbus Museum (COMU) is proud to present Monica Ikegwu: Through the Veil, the first one-person museum-organized exhibition by Baltimore-based artist Monica Ikegwu. Created specifically for COMU, the exhibition features an entirely new body of work that expands upon the monochromatic portraiture for which the artist has become widely recognized.

Columbus Museum honors retired state Rep. Calvin Smyre ///

February 26, 2026

Retired state Rep. Calvin Smyre’s 50 years of service in the Georgia Legislature and the local community is featured in a new exhibition at the Columbus Museum until March 1. The exhibition, entitled ‘The Puzzle of Politics: Calvin Smyre in Service, 1975-2025,’ features photographs, documents, personal reflections and artifacts that explore Smyre’s decades of service…

Courier Eco Latino Newspaper and Davis Broadcasting, Inc. Invite Community to Explore Exhibit Honoring Rep. Calvin Smyre’s 50 Years of Service ///

February 26, 2026

The Courier Eco Latino Newspaper and Davis Broadcasting, Inc. are inviting the community to take part in a special lunchtime visit celebrating one of Georgia’s most influential political leaders through the new exhibition, “The Puzzle of Politics: Calvin Smyre in Service, 1975–2025.”