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Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • WTVM News Leader 9 highlights the year's most-read stories, ranging from heroic rescues to legal dramas, showcasing the diverse interests of the Columbus community.  WTVM
  • The Muscogee County Sheriff's Office recently honored six employees with promotions for their commendable service and dedication.  WTVM
  • Michelle Richardson encourages Columbus residents to participate in an upcoming blood drive to address the need for blood donors.  WTVM

CRIME NEWS

  • A second person, Lindsay Dara Jenkins, was arrested by police in connection with a bank robbery in Phenix City, Alabama.  WTVM
  • Columbus Police Deputy Chief Lance Deaton discussed 2024 crime rates in a midday interview with WRBL.  News 3

EVENTS

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  • Rivercrest Sports Night

    An upcoming community sports event hosted at a local church in Columbus, GA.

    Fri, 1/10/25

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  • Flat Rock Youth Leadership Training Breakfast

    Young Women and Young Men from Flat Rock are invited to partake in a breakfast event focused on leadership training and planning for 2025 activities.

    Sat, 1/11/25

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  • Life Track Class at Church on the Trail

    Life Track is a 3-week class designed for individuals seeking to become members of Church on the Trail, providing details about the church’s mission and membership benefits.

    Sun, 1/12/25

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  • FR Ward Linger Longer Gathering

    This event features a social gathering following church services with a theme to be announced.

    Sun, 1/19/25

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  • Carver Girls Varsity Basketball vs Kendrick

    The Carver and Kendrick high school girls varsity basketball teams will compete in a home conference game in Columbus, GA.

    Tue, 1/21/25

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  • Church Cleaning Video Activity

    An engaging community event focused on making cleaning videos for the church.

    Wed, 1/22/25

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  • Spiritual Bootcamp 2025 RECON

    This event includes two days of discipleship training led by Bishop Tony Mitchell Sr. and Elder Sandra Mitchell at the St Luke Ministry Center.

    Fri, 1/24/25

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  • You Sleuth Augmented Reality Detective Experience

    You Sleuth is an interactive self-guided detective experience that combines augmented reality with classic mystery-solving gameplay.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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  • FR YM/YW Parents and Youth Meeting with Adult Presidencies

    This meeting is focused on coordinating plans for youth and parent activities within the church community.

    Sun, 1/26/25

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  • French Conversation Meetup for All Levels

    This event invites participants to practice their French language skills in a friendly and informal setting at Iron Bank Coffee Co.

    Mon, 1/27/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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