Exciting Highlights and Community Connections Define Columbia’s 2024 Journey

2024: A Year of Excitement for Soda City!

Hey there, Cola lovers! Can you believe it? We’re wrapping up a fantastic year in Columbia, and what a year it has been! With 53,994 of you now subscribed to the COLAtoday newsletter, it’s clear that everyone is eager to stay in the know about our buzzing Soda City. Together, we’ve enjoyed reading 263 newsletters, each bursting with information you’ve loved and events that have brought our community together. There’s never a dull moment in Columbia, and we’re here to fill you in on just what’s been happening in our town over the past year!

News Notes Galore!

Throughout 2024, we’ve kept you updated on more than 1,000 News Notes. From local politics to community initiatives, you’ve been engaged and informed. Our aim has always been to keep our readers connected, and we believe we’ve nailed it! Not only did you read about the news, but you also had the chance to see us play around with our new look—fresh and modern, just like Columbia! If you’ve enjoyed our revamped style, shout out and let us know!

Events, Events, Events!

Did we mention the amazing events? In 2024, you all highlighted 1,500+ events that made Columbia the place to be! From art festivals and live music to educational workshops and community gatherings, there has been no shortage of exciting happenings. We loved seeing so many of you come together to celebrate what makes our city so special. We hope to see even more of you next year!

Connecting on Social Media

If you’ve been following us on social media, you know that it’s been a blast connecting with you all! This past year, we’ve seen some posts that truly resonated, attracting lots of new followers. Let’s take a look at our top three posts of 2024 that got everyone buzzing:

• The Columbia Arts Festival: This vibrant showcase of local talent brought in art lovers and families who celebrated creativity throughout the city!
• Community Volunteer Days: A bunch of amazing folks rolled up their sleeves to make our neighborhoods even better. It’s incredible what teamwork can achieve!
• Food Truck Fridays: Who can resist the lure of different flavors every week? These events saw family and friends gather for good food and even better company.

With moments like these, it’s no wonder that our Soda City is as lively as ever! We’ve loved seeing you all engage with our posts and share your thoughts and experiences. After all, it’s your city, too! You’ve made Columbia feel like home, and it has been a joy to share this journey with you.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As we close out the year, we can’t help but feel excited about what’s next. How can we make our city even better? What new events and stories will unfold in 2025? Together, as a community, we can look forward to more connections, more fun, and more amazing moments right here in Columbia.

If you have friends who haven’t yet signed up for our newsletter, why not send it their way? The more, the merrier! Together, let’s explore all that Columbia has to offer.

Cheers to a fantastic year, Cola fans! Here’s to more adventures, together!