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Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Officer Tim Millheiser was named Piedmont Columbus Regional's First Friday Hero for January after bravely rescuing three individuals from a burning apartment in South Columbus. Columbus CEO
- ➤ Local organizations in Columbus, GA are opening warming stations to provide shelter as temperatures are forecasted to drop into the 20s. News 3
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two individuals were arrested in Columbus for running an illegal marijuana grow operation discovered during a traffic stop. WTVM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbus State University hires Kim Scranage from the University of West Georgia as the new chief student experience officer to oversee enrollment and student engagement. Columbus CEO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Columbus physician highlights the positive health impacts of 'Dry January' and notes a societal shift towards reduced alcohol consumption. News 3
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Rivercrest Sports Night
An upcoming community sports event hosted at a local church in Columbus, GA.
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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.
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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.
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FR Ward Linger Longer Gathering
This event features a social gathering following church services with a theme to be announced.
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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.
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Church Cleaning Video Activity
An engaging community event focused on making cleaning videos for the church.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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