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New records obtained by Kin reveal how Columbus 311 struggled to answer residents after the Aug. 11 storms, firefighters reached the limits of their available resources, and Mayor Andrew Ginther authorized up to $5 million in emergency contracting. But the question of who actually received help — and how long they waited — remains unanswered.
DaVante Goins · October 30, 2026
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Columbus is proposing a record $2.09 billion in new capital funding, but most of that money is tied to utilities. Beneath the headline number is a much smaller pool for roads, parks, housing and public safety — and a growing City Hall fight over how the city uses its Income Tax Set-Aside fund.
Today marks the official launch of Kin Worldwide, a new Black-owned media and technology company built to give creators, entrepreneurs, and communities the tools to own it all.
FEMA's funding cuts and leadership upheaval threaten disaster response, leaving Black communities vulnerable as hurricane season approaches.
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