jordyn paul-slater
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business reporter & tech blogger. sue sylvester apologist. | opinions are my own and reposts don't equal endorsement!
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A legacy family construction company in Columbus has sold its assets in a merger with another family-owned construction group. Read about their new company in my article. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines...
Legacy family construction group sells assets to form new company in Columbus
This acquisition forms a large, multi-family owned construction company with properties throughout the Southeastern US.
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August 12, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A legacy family construction company in Columbus has sold its assets in a merger with another family-owned construction group. Read about their new company in my article. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines...
A few weeks ago, Columbus residents filled a recreation center meeting room to oppose a new multi-use development on Macon Rd. This story is more than NIMBY residents; it warns of the tension progress can cause -- especially without proper infrastructure.
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‘We’re being ignored.’ Columbus residents fight against 143-acre development
“We know progress is coming out here, but we don’t want to be run over by people that just want to make money,” a resident said.
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August 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
A few weeks ago, Columbus residents filled a recreation center meeting room to oppose a new multi-use development on Macon Rd. This story is more than NIMBY residents; it warns of the tension progress can cause -- especially without proper infrastructure.
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Columbus native Amy Sherald canceled her art exhibition at the Smithsonian, citing concerns of "culture of censorship." www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/nation-...
Columbus native Amy Sherald cancels art show, citing ‘culture of censorship’
“It’s clear that institutional fear shaped by a broader climate of political hostility toward trans lives played a role,” she said.
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August 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Columbus native Amy Sherald canceled her art exhibition at the Smithsonian, citing concerns of "culture of censorship." www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/nation-...
Ken Henson finished his latest project, turning a 124 train depot into apartment and office spaces. We got to take a tour and learn about the revamping of this cool piece of Columbus history.
Thank you to Ken and his team for being so kind to us. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/a...
Thank you to Ken and his team for being so kind to us. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/a...
124-year-old Columbus depot restored in $5 million multiuse project. See inside
“If we were to come in and gut everything and put modern glass windows on here, it wouldn’t have the same look. It wouldn’t have the same feel,” the developer said.
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August 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Ken Henson finished his latest project, turning a 124 train depot into apartment and office spaces. We got to take a tour and learn about the revamping of this cool piece of Columbus history.
Thank you to Ken and his team for being so kind to us. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/a...
Thank you to Ken and his team for being so kind to us. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/a...
It's no secret that the foodie social media community is popular in Columbus, GA. But, how much power do they have over local restaurants? I took a look into the relationship between food influencers and business owners in a long story for the Ledger. www.ledger-enquirer.com/living/food-...
‘It’s make or break.’ Columbus foodie influencers have big impact on restaurants
“You can’t have one without the other,” one influencer said. “But I just would hope that, as our foodie communities grow, that they understand the impact they have.”
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August 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
It's no secret that the foodie social media community is popular in Columbus, GA. But, how much power do they have over local restaurants? I took a look into the relationship between food influencers and business owners in a long story for the Ledger. www.ledger-enquirer.com/living/food-...
One of Columbus's major employers, Synovus Bank, is in talks of a potential merger with its competitors after some parties expressed interest. Read about it in my newest for the Ledger. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines...
Major Columbus employer reportedly in merger talks after takeover interest
More than 1,000 Chattahoochee Valley residents work for this company.
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July 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
One of Columbus's major employers, Synovus Bank, is in talks of a potential merger with its competitors after some parties expressed interest. Read about it in my newest for the Ledger. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines...
Trevioli Italian Kitchen is closing in two days. I reported about the announcement in my newest for the Ledger. www.ledger-enquirer.com/living/food-.... #colga #readlocal
Italian food favorite in Columbus is closing this week. What we know
“Due to multiple determining factors, it has become impossible for us to keep the business going,” the closure announcement says.
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June 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Trevioli Italian Kitchen is closing in two days. I reported about the announcement in my newest for the Ledger. www.ledger-enquirer.com/living/food-.... #colga #readlocal
The Cookie Co., a new cookie bakery in Old Town, has taken the online foodie community by storm. I met up with the owner, Laura Parsons, to learn more about her story. www.ledger-enquirer.com/living/food-...
‘It snowballed.’ New cookie shop in Columbus goes viral. Meet the owner
“It’s overwhelming,” the owner said, “We did not anticipate any of this, so it’s definitely a blessing.”
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June 23, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The Cookie Co., a new cookie bakery in Old Town, has taken the online foodie community by storm. I met up with the owner, Laura Parsons, to learn more about her story. www.ledger-enquirer.com/living/food-...
The Columbus Chamber announced a new CEO, Jansen Tidmore. He starts his tenure at the Chamber in July. Read about him here. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines...
Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce hires new CEO. And he’s returning ‘home’
“We want to make sure that all of our Columbus residents, all of our neighbors, have that access to these quality jobs,” he said.
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June 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The Columbus Chamber announced a new CEO, Jansen Tidmore. He starts his tenure at the Chamber in July. Read about him here. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines...
Two sisters, one aged 10 and the other aged 8, from Phenix City have put out their debut book. I got to interview them and their mom all about the process. These girls are just too adorable. Check it out now. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/a...
How two Phenix City sisters, ages 10 and 8, published their first book
“Trust your gut because your gut is usually right,” one of the authors said. “If you still need help, go to your parents.”
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June 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Two sisters, one aged 10 and the other aged 8, from Phenix City have put out their debut book. I got to interview them and their mom all about the process. These girls are just too adorable. Check it out now. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/a...
Here is some business news for you. A new economic development organization, ChooseColumbus, was launched. They are not affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce, Columbus 2025 or the Development Authority, but they are close partners. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines....
New economic development group launches in Columbus. Meet the president and CEO
“I want to engage with people. I want your ideas,” the group’s leader said.
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June 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Here is some business news for you. A new economic development organization, ChooseColumbus, was launched. They are not affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce, Columbus 2025 or the Development Authority, but they are close partners. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines....
Columbus’s Dr. Raquel Hammonds will take the TEDx stage in Buckhead in June. She has an incredible story of perseverance that I think everyone should read. She shared the cliff notes with me for a story with the Ledger. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines....
‘Grit and perseverance.’ Columbus native to share her journey on TEDx stage
“With my talk, I’m speaking to girls just like me, from Columbus, who want to know what’s the next step they should take,” she said.
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May 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Columbus’s Dr. Raquel Hammonds will take the TEDx stage in Buckhead in June. She has an incredible story of perseverance that I think everyone should read. She shared the cliff notes with me for a story with the Ledger. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines....
Two Columbus entrepreneurs are bringing the Little Five Points experience to Columbus through a new thrift store. Their grand opening is tomorrow at 11 am. Find out more here! www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines...
Columbus entrepreneurs expand thrift store into new vibe. See inside
“We’re creating the Little Five Points of Columbus,” a co-owner said.
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May 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Two Columbus entrepreneurs are bringing the Little Five Points experience to Columbus through a new thrift store. Their grand opening is tomorrow at 11 am. Find out more here! www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines...
The spiderweb intersection closure has brought a tough time to local businesses owners’ doorsteps. Meet Ronald Carthar, the owner of Morris Rd. Hotdogs & BBQ, who says he lost 95% of his business due to the road closures. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines...
Spiderweb closure causes uncertain future for popular Columbus hot dog joint
“Ninety-five percent of my lunch is over,” the owner said. “I lost 95% of my business.”
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May 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The spiderweb intersection closure has brought a tough time to local businesses owners’ doorsteps. Meet Ronald Carthar, the owner of Morris Rd. Hotdogs & BBQ, who says he lost 95% of his business due to the road closures. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines...
A small business founder is revolutionizing postpartum recovery right here in Columbus. Meet Brittnee Wheeler. I spoke with her in my newest for the Ledger.
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How a $10K donation is transforming postpartum care in Columbus. Meet the founder
“Everything that we’ve created is to help put that focus back on the mom, because everything is about the baby at that point,” she said.
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April 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A small business founder is revolutionizing postpartum recovery right here in Columbus. Meet Brittnee Wheeler. I spoke with her in my newest for the Ledger.
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Royal Cafe is set to re-open. There is little information publicly available, but I reported on the news we have here for the Ledger www.ledger-enquirer.com/living/food-.... #readlocal #colga
Iconic Columbus restaurant plans reopening ‘for thousands of people asking.’
For fans of meat-and-threes and Southern homestyle cooking, this is good news for you.
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April 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Royal Cafe is set to re-open. There is little information publicly available, but I reported on the news we have here for the Ledger www.ledger-enquirer.com/living/food-.... #readlocal #colga
I now can say I have met a world champion pizza chef. Leo DiCesaris, owner of Columbus’s own Cerrone’s Pizza, won the International Pizza Expo, making history as the first chef from Columbus to win this competition. Read his story in my newest for the Ledger.
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‘Blessed.’ How a Columbus pizza chef went from critical condition to world champ
“For me to win just is great because I’ve been traveling around, trying to hone these skills and really pouring in passion and love to this craft,” he said.
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April 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I now can say I have met a world champion pizza chef. Leo DiCesaris, owner of Columbus’s own Cerrone’s Pizza, won the International Pizza Expo, making history as the first chef from Columbus to win this competition. Read his story in my newest for the Ledger.
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A story I’m super proud of came out today. Senate bill 254 was on the docket this past session, threatening to shutter Georgia’s hemp industry. Columbus CBD shop owners spoke to me in opposition of this bill. Read the story here. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines... #readlocal #cbd
Columbus CBD shops fight back against bill threatening survival
“If this passes, I’m going to go back to my drug dealer,” warns a customer, as Columbus CBD shops fight against Georgia’s SB 254.
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April 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
A story I’m super proud of came out today. Senate bill 254 was on the docket this past session, threatening to shutter Georgia’s hemp industry. Columbus CBD shop owners spoke to me in opposition of this bill. Read the story here. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines... #readlocal #cbd
There are many chain restaurants that Columbus is missing, so I created a poll to see which one you want to see come to Columbus next. Voting is open from now until Friday afternoon. www.ledger-enquirer.com/living/food-... #readlocal #colga
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April 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
There are many chain restaurants that Columbus is missing, so I created a poll to see which one you want to see come to Columbus next. Voting is open from now until Friday afternoon. www.ledger-enquirer.com/living/food-... #readlocal #colga
Mizu Ramen bar is transforming into Red 8 Kitchen. More about the change in my story for the Ledger. www.ledger-enquirer.com/living/food-... #colga #readlocal
Local Columbus ramen spot transforms with new ownership and menu surprises
The new restaurant will be expanding their menu to include more traditional and comfort Chinese food to the Columbus area.
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April 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Mizu Ramen bar is transforming into Red 8 Kitchen. More about the change in my story for the Ledger. www.ledger-enquirer.com/living/food-... #colga #readlocal
It’s that time again folks. I took a look into the Muscogee county food safety database and created a list of restaurants ranked by score. See how your favorite restaurants did this past month. www.ledger-enquirer.com/living/food-... #colga
Curious about Columbus restaurants’ health scores? See who got an ‘A’
Find out more about the latest inspection results and what they mean for your dining choices.
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April 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It’s that time again folks. I took a look into the Muscogee county food safety database and created a list of restaurants ranked by score. See how your favorite restaurants did this past month. www.ledger-enquirer.com/living/food-... #colga
I spoke with Eston Smith, an army lieutenant serving at Ft. Benning, whose company called Rovium converts classic cars into electric vehicles. Eston is taking orders for conversions now at his site! #colga www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines...
Army soldier’s Phenix City business transforms Tesla motors into classic cars. See inside
“I wanted to do something new that I’ve never seen anyone do before,” the owner said.
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April 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I spoke with Eston Smith, an army lieutenant serving at Ft. Benning, whose company called Rovium converts classic cars into electric vehicles. Eston is taking orders for conversions now at his site! #colga www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines...
Reposted by jordyn paul-slater
All the money in U.S. media right now is in telling right wing men what they want to hear.
And what right wing men want to hear most (aside from "immigrants are the cause of all your problems") is that mindless deregulation is akin to some sort of magic.
And what right wing men want to hear most (aside from "immigrants are the cause of all your problems") is that mindless deregulation is akin to some sort of magic.
April 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
All the money in U.S. media right now is in telling right wing men what they want to hear.
And what right wing men want to hear most (aside from "immigrants are the cause of all your problems") is that mindless deregulation is akin to some sort of magic.
And what right wing men want to hear most (aside from "immigrants are the cause of all your problems") is that mindless deregulation is akin to some sort of magic.
I reported on the news that Columbus Clinic has been sold to Millennium Healthcare last week for the Ledger-Enquirer. Millennium told me that patients shouldn’t have any “disruptions” to their care. Read my story for more information. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines... #colga #readlocal
This prominent Columbus medical clinic has been sold. How the deal will affect patients
The new owner is a major healthcare group, based in Florida, making its first expansion into Georgia.
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April 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I reported on the news that Columbus Clinic has been sold to Millennium Healthcare last week for the Ledger-Enquirer. Millennium told me that patients shouldn’t have any “disruptions” to their care. Read my story for more information. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/busines... #colga #readlocal
The CCG hosted 2 meetings to discuss future development plans of the Liberty District. Residents confronted city officials with hard questions about cultural preservation. Here's the story. It would mean so much if you checked out this story. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/politic...
Liberty District redevelopment plan sparks debate. What’s next for Columbus neighborhood?
As city officials and residents clash over issues like cultural preservation and gentrification, the future of this historic area hangs in the balance.
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March 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The CCG hosted 2 meetings to discuss future development plans of the Liberty District. Residents confronted city officials with hard questions about cultural preservation. Here's the story. It would mean so much if you checked out this story. www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/politic...