The Spirit Skillet

08/23/2026

08/12/2026

🪑💐Benchwarming Wednesday is TODAY! 🎉

What started with a little local dust-up over an outdoor bench and some flowers has turned into a massive celebration of community spirit!

Thanks to our listening leadership, the City Council, Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, Inspections &Code (special shout-out to Trevor and Ryan for taking so much grace under fire!), the city is amending the ordinance to allow a bench right at the building line where space permits keeping walkways clear and accessibility wide open.(how the property lines were set in the 60s)

Because our incredible community stood shoulder-to-shoulder and had our backs through it all, we are celebrating Benchwarming Wednesday today, and everyone is invited!

🎁 Today's Specials & Festivities (11:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
* The $10 Community Special: One delicious meat with one side, bread, and a tea for just $10.
* Sweet Treats: Free brownies for as long as they last!
* Buffalo Rock Pepsi: On-site with awesome goodies and fun.
* Photo Ops: Custom balloon setups by Fancy That Balloon Company right by the famous bench outside and a special photo area inside!

As our way of saying thank you, all city council members, the mayor, city manager, city attorney, Ryan and Trevor in code enforcement and inspections can come in and have lunch on us today whenever you're able to make it in!

📣 Calling ALL Columbus Small Businesses!
This isn't just about us.....this is about community wide collaboration. Hair salons, spas, mechanic shops, boutiques, bookstores, and every independent small business across Columbus: Drop your specials for today in the comments so everyone can see them and support local! Let’s keep all win today!!!!

📍 Where: Minnie's Uptown Restaurant, 104 8th Street, Columbus, GA 31901
📞 Call Us: 706-322-2766
⏰ When: Today only from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Y’all come on down and help us celebrate our city, our small businesses, and our right to sit a spell!

08/08/2026

🪑 Benchwarming Wednesday Is Happening!

What started with a bench turned into something incredible: our entire community coming together, side by side, united for one thing. The Battle for the Bench 2026 proved just how strong we are when we come together!

This Wednesday, we’re keeping that momentum going and celebrating our unity across the city.

Whether you run a restaurant,bakery, hair salon, car dealership,breakfast spot, printing service, mechanic shop, jewelry store, bike shop, art gallery, cigar bar, or any other local spot everyone is invited to join in! THIS IS ABOUT CELEBRATING OUR CITY UNITY 🗣👤👥️🫂

📣 Calling All Local Small Businesses!
Let’s keep the celebration rolling. Want to take part in Benchwarming Wednesday?

💥Offer any kind of special at your business this Wednesday.

💥Drop it in the comments below! Post your flyer and tell everyone what special you’re running so the community can support you.

🍽️ What We’re Serving Up at Minnie's
To celebrate our community and say thank you, Minnie's is offering an unbeatable $10 Meat & One Special (includes bread and a tea!) Choose from any of these delicious plates OR CREATE YOUR OWN:
* Classic Southern Fried Chicken with macaroni & cheese, a roll, and tea — $10
* Lemon Chicken Cutlets with squash casserole, a yeast roll, and tea — $10
* Pork Chop with mashed potatoes, gravy, a roll, and tea — $10
* Baked Chicken with cornbread dressing, gravy, cranberry, a cornbread muffin, and tea — $10
(And yes—we’ll have free brownies available for everyone while they last!)
We're offering this for as long as it last ....and y'all know we cook up a feast!!!

Let’s pack the comments with local love, local businesses, and unstoppable small-business power! See you Wednesday! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

07/31/2026

07/30/2026

It's a night of filming for the YouTube channel 😁
●Homemade whipped caramel icing
●Vintage Marlborough pie
●Homemade chocolate bars
●Hamanstachen Cookies
●Zucchini in the airfryer
●Blackbean brownies
●Croffles

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