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Monday, May 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Soul of My Footprint hosted its 4th annual fundraiser brunch in Columbus to raise money for those in need in Africa. The event featured silent auctions, an African dance performance, and local emcee Barbara Gauthier — and the organization said over 40 members will travel to Uganda in September to deliver needed supplies and medical care.  WTVM

CRIME NEWS

  • Columbus police arrested 19-year-old William Chadwick Jones earlier this week—after he deposited five counterfeit checks totaling $545,770.97 into a Synovus Bank business account and quickly moved the funds for transactions including a Porsche purchase—and he now awaits a hearing in Muscogee County Recorder’s Court.  WTVM

EVENTS

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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.

    Fri, 5/23/25

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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.

    Sun, 5/25/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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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.

    Mon, 6/2/25

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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.

    Tue, 6/3/25

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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.

    Fri, 6/6/25

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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.

    Sat, 6/7/25

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  • Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training

    Mon-Thu, Jun 9-13 — Georgia Training Center — $2090 — Enhance your IT skills in this comprehensive 5-day course on Object Oriented Analysis and Design using UML.

    Mon, 6/9/25

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  • From Fintech to Crypto: Insights in Software Development

    5:30-7 p.m. — StartUP Columbus — Free entry — Explore innovative software development lessons from the fintech and crypto realms with local experts.

    Thu, 6/12/25

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  • Luke Brown & The Jubilee Concert

    8 PM – 2 AM — The Loft — Buy Tickets — Enjoy a captivating blend of classic country soul with modern swagger.

    Fri, 6/13/25

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