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Columbus Public Library is hosting a free Americans and the Holocaust exhibit brought to you by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
The exhibit is on a national tour of all fifty states and Columbus Public Library is one of two places it will be held in Georgia.

Columbus City Council passed the annual crime prevention grants during Tuesday’s meeting. The grants totaling $750,000 were spread out among 44 agencies in the city. A group of city councilors led by Charmaine Crabb attempted to delay the disbursement of funds. That effort failed when the vote was inconclusive.

In need of some travel inspiration?
Why not consider Georgia?
As a Southern gem, it boasts a rich tapestry of history, gorgeous landscapes, and distinct attractions that beckon travelers globally.

The next generation of nationally honored Columbus artists has emerged, and Temple Douglass and Jack Flournoy are leading the way.

Upcoming events hosted by the Columbus Museum come in an array of forms. In a press release posted July 5, the museum announced a trivia night, charcuterie workshop, dance performance and more open-to-the-public events, all set to occur within the next four weeks.

WRBL is joined by Kristen Hudson from the Columbus Museum, who gives us an insight of the tour throughout the Chattahoochee Valley. Facts and Figures is the most recent expedition, which highlights Contemporary Realism and style development. This show is anchored in the work of local and national artists, explore something new and fun with family and friends for free!

The Columbus Museum’s newest “on tour” exhibition opened this week at the Bo Bartlett Center in uptown Columbus, Georgia. Facts & Figures: Contemporary Realism from The Columbus Museum presents the very best of the style’s paintings from the holdings of the Museum’s permanent collection. Anchored by the work of beloved local artist Bo Bartlett, the selection fans out from other local practitioners like Lamar Baker, Henry Nordhausen, and Dale Kennington as well as nationally recognized painters Wes Hempel, Janet Fish, and Steven Assael.

Artist Dawn Williams Boyd refers to her work as “occasionally humorous and warm-hearted. More often controversial, forceful, bitter, and heart-wrenching.” Through the creation of ‘cloth paintings,’ Boyd establishes powerful, unblinking socio-political narratives that make a commentary on the past, present, and future of the world. The works reflect on the urgency of our politically polarized world, inspecting the way humans treat each other and the planet—for the worse.

Close to Atlanta, Columbus offers quite a mix to fill out any visitor’s itinerary. This ranges from a wealth of history to an abundance of arts and culture to plenty of options for outdoor recreation.

“Nowhere in Georgia can you raft the longest urban whitewater course in the world, zip line over the Chattahoochee River to Alabama and back, cycle on miles of bike trails, and when you’re finished you’re just steps away from your hotel,” said Shelby Guest, executive vice president at Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The Columbus Museum’s newest “on tour” exhibition opened this week at the Bo Bartlett Center in uptown Columbus, Georgia. Facts & Figures: Contemporary Realism from The Columbus Museum presents the very best of the style’s paintings from the holdings of the Museum’s permanent collection. Anchored by the work of beloved local artist Bo Bartlett, the selection fans out from other local practitioners like Lamar Baker, Henry Nordhausen, and Dale Kennington as well as nationally recognized painters Wes Hempel, Janet Fish, and Steven Assael.