Today
in Columbus
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Columbus Police Department invited three-year-old Charlotte Williams and her five-year-old sister Adaline to CPD Headquarters where Chief Stoney Mathis swore them in as junior officers—fulfilling Charlotte's dream of becoming a police officer. The girls toured the building and received gifts from each department—marking a welcome break for Charlotte, who is in remission from leukemia but will need further treatment. News 3
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Bull Creek Golf Course reopened its East course yesterday after a storm killed two Georgia natives — the 18-hole course is open while no reopening date has been set for the other course. WTVM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Columbus Police said 70-year-old business owner Chongcha Dyer was murdered in her Oakland Park backyard on June 29, 2019, after being shot multiple times and found in a storage shed—her case remains unsolved while a reward is offered for any information. WTVM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Data from Tuesday, April 22 show that regular unleaded gas in Georgia cost $2.92 per gallon—a drop of 6 cents from a week ago, 2 cents above last month’s price, and 51 cents lower than a year ago that results in about $43.80 to fill a 15-gallon tank. AAA noted that falling oil prices may lead to further drops at the pump as summer approaches. Columbus CEO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbus State University will host six graduation events on May 8 and 9 at its Main Campus to honor 1,055 Spring graduates in its 129th commencement exercises (free parking and open access are available). The ceremonies include college-specific events with keynote speakers and honorary degrees, and all events are open to the public. Columbus State University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Columbus Botanical Garden hosted Morningside Christian Preschoolers for an Earth Month program that let them learn about soil types, plant needs, and conservation through hands-on activities and a scavenger hunt. The garden also launched a free composting drop-off (available Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.), and an agricultural grant will help expand the program next year. News 3
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Blakgraz LIVE Performance
7-10 p.m. — Ivy Park Sports & Grill — Check venue for entry cost — Enjoy a diverse mix of genres performed live by Blakgraz.
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CSU Spring Swing
6:30-11 p.m. — Frank G. Lumpkin Jr. Center — Support community dance teams — Enjoy a night of dancing, music by The Grapevine Band, and delicious food.
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WorkSource Georgia Columbus Job Fair
3-6 p.m. — 700 Veterans Parkway, Columbus, GA — Free entry — Network with employers and bring your resume for job opportunities.
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Columbus Georgia Scavenger Hunt
12-9 p.m. — Midtown Neighborhood of Columbus — Ticketed event — Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt filled with historical trivia and exciting challenges throughout the city.
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RiverFest 2025
5 PM – 10 PM — Woodruff Riverfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant community atmosphere with two days of live music, food, and family fun along the river.
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Marine Corps League Georgia Convention 2025
12:00 PM – 11:30 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus — Registration required — A weekend of camaraderie, networking, and honoring Marines.
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Jake Xerxes Fussell Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Loft — Ticket prices vary — Experience the innovative sounds of Columbus native Jake Xerxes Fussell as he blends traditional music with contemporary artistry.
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MAFEST
1 PM – 8 PM — Liberty Theatre Cultural Center — Tickets available — Celebrate music, art, and heritage in honor of Ma Rainey with live performances.
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Strategies to Secure Business Capital Workshop
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM — Prelude Events Studio — $25 for Members, $45 for Nonmembers — Learn important strategies to access business capital for your ventures.
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Startup Runway Georgia - Columbus
3-5 p.m. — Cunningham Conference Center — Apply to pitch for $10k — Local founders showcase their startups for a chance to win funding.
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