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Monday, January 20th, 2025

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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

EVENTS

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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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  • Peter Furler Live Concert

    Peter Furler will perform live at Church on the Trail, offering an evening of music and entertainment in Columbus, GA.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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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.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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