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in Columbus
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Olga Kelly, 87, a founding member and longtime leader of the International Wives club since 1975, retired after five decades of service supporting military families at Fort Benning and was honored with the Julia C. Moore award—Mayor Skip Henderson declared May 9 as Olga Kelly Day. News 3
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Russell County sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Joseph Dowling, 34, after a police chase in Crawford ended in a crash—Dowling, who was wanted on a fugitive warrant from Columbus, and a passenger were injured and taken to Piedmont Columbus Regional for treatment. News 3
- ➤ Columbus Police are searching for two teens last seen near Box Circle around 1 a.m. on May 12 — a 17-year-old described as 6 feet tall wearing a white t-shirt and blue basketball shorts and a 16-year-old in a white tank top and blue basketball shorts. WTVM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Columbus Police have activated 20 automated speed cameras in select school zones that issue warnings or citations to drivers exceeding the speed limit by 11 MPH or more during school hours—additional zones will be added next school year. News 3
- ➤ Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson announced that applications for the summer youth employment program are open—he says it will serve as a stepping stone to lifelong success and civic engagement. WTVM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Big Face Sports hosted its second annual Up Next football camp at AJ McClung Memorial Stadium to prepare local players for the upcoming season and help them showcase their skills to college coaches from Alabama State, Point, Fort Valley State, and Huntingdon College. Coach Cedric Ware said the camp focused on academic success as well so that participants can earn future scholarships. WTVM
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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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Open Mic Night
4-7 p.m. — Everything Musical — Free entry — Local musicians share their talent in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Columbus River Dragons Playoff Game
7 PM — Columbus Civic Center — Lowest Price Guaranteed — Catch the Columbus River Dragons in action during their playoff run.
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Rehab 25th Anniversary Festival
5-9 p.m. — The Outskirts Sports Bar & Grill — Free entry — Celebrate 25 years of Rehab with an exciting lineup featuring music from top artists.
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Barks and Blues Music Festival 2025
3-9 p.m. — Woodruff Riverfront Park — $10 admission — Experience live music and a pet-friendly atmosphere with food, fun, and community support.
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GASROE GS3 Annual Conference 2025
12 PM – 1 PM — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — Ticket required — Train as a School Safety Team and engage with school safety professionals at this innovative conference.
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Virtual Senior Living Tour
9 AM - 7 PM — Visiting Angels — Free entry — Explore the benefits of senior living with a focus on quality care and engaging activities.
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Fantasia Concert Featuring Anthony Hamilton
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Columbus Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable night of soulful performances by Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton.
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The MED Gala
6-10 p.m. — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — Fundraising event — Celebrate veteran physicians while enjoying a glamorous evening of dining and entertainment, benefiting future medical professionals.
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