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CORRECTION: Due to a Republic error, the photo that ran in Friday's paper on page A1 was incorrect. The correct photo runs with this story. The photo that ran in the newspaper was of Jeff Hester, athletic director at Columbus North High School.
COLUMBUS — Jason Hester has been chosen as the executive director of Columbus Economic Development Board.
He will begin his new job Aug. 16, when he will train for a while with outgoing director Corey Carr.
“We are extremely excited that Jason has accepted,” said Jim Turner, who chairs the local EDB.
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