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Thursday, January 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of January.

CRIME NEWS

  • Columbus police are investigating a stabbing on New Year's Day at Ralston Towers that left a male victim with non-life-threatening injuries.  WTVM
  • A man drove his truck into a crowd in New Orleans' French Quarter on New Year's, killing at least 15 and injuring over 35, as Columbus officials look to learn from the incident to enhance local safety measures.  WTVM

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Columbus residents share their diverse New Year's resolutions for 2025, ranging from health to personal growth, with advice on staying committed using the S.M.A.R.T. strategy.  WTVM

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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