Monday, January 20th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SafeHouse Ministries in Columbus, Georgia, is offering shelter to anyone in need due to extreme weather, from now until January 23. WTVM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ One person was injured in a shooting near a McDonald's on Buena Vista Rd in Columbus, with the Columbus Police Department investigating. WTVM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hip-Hop artist MC Lyte attended the '2025 Dream Lives MLK Celebration', highlighting the event's cultural significance. WTVM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Valley is bracing for frigid temperatures, with Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday marked as ALERT Days due to cold weather and potential snow accumulation, marking the first measurable snowfall in 7 years. WTVM
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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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Peter Furler Live Concert
Peter Furler will perform live at Church on the Trail, offering an evening of music and entertainment in Columbus, GA.
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Yoked: A Couple's Connection Event
This interactive event focuses on helping couples strengthen their bonds through various activities and shared experiences.
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Exciting Columbus Georgia Scavenger Hunt
This self-guided scavenger hunt takes participants through historical sites in Columbus, offering a fun mix of trivia, photo challenges, and exploration of the city's vibrant past.
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Collect A Con - Saturday Event
Collect A Con is an upcoming event showcasing collectibles at the Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center.
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