Today
in Columbus
Friday, June 13th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Columbus man, Drekian Dowdell, pleaded guilty to leading a nationwide check fraud scheme that cost local businesses and residents millions after an investigation that began in 2021, and he was sentenced to four years in prison — followed by probation. WTVM
- ➤ The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office announced that Operation Hades—an 8-month investigation—resulted in 10 arrests, including drug trafficking leader Archie Zanders, and led to the seizure of drugs valued at over $1.3 million from local streets. WTVM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Columbus Police Department is offering a secure prescription drug box for safe disposal—residents can drop off unused medications there. WTVM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ John B. Amos Cancer Center will host a free Cancer Survivors Day Brunch tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Conference Center— the event is themed 'Strike Out Cancer,' open to the public, and requires an RSVP by calling 7063208700. News 3
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Knoxville Smokies at Columbus Clingstones Match
1-4 p.m. — Golden Park — Ticket includes all-you-can-eat — Celebrate summer with a vibrant baseball game featuring local teams.
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Columbus Area Middle & High School Camp
7:15-11 a.m. — St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School — Cost info not provided — Engage in running, conditioning, and fun activities at this enriching camp for 4th-12th graders.
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Open House in Columbus
3-5 p.m. — 507 Biggers Rd, Columbus, GA — Free entry — Explore a stunning 4,481 sq ft brick home on a serene 5.5-acre lot alongside Standing Boy Creek.
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Red S.H.O.E. Challenge: 112 Minutes in Motion
11 AM – 1 PM — Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc — Free entry — Get active indoors with the Columbus GA Alumnae Chapter for a community-focused exercise event.
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Senior Living Community On-Site Tour
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Oaks at Maple Ridge — Free entry — Explore top-rated senior living options and discover award-winning facilities and friendly staff.
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Mortgage Fair
4-7 p.m. — Columbus Civic Center — Free admission — Explore mortgage options and connect with top lenders to start your journey toward homeownership.
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Win-Win Workroom - Speed Networking
6-9 p.m. — F&W Control Tower — Registration required — Engage in a dynamic speed networking experience that fosters business partnerships and collaboration.
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Mimosas & Motivation: Brunch Vendor Expo
5-9 p.m. — 3100 Gentian Blvd, Columbus, GA — Ticketed entry — Sip, shop, and enjoy a vibrant expo featuring bottomless mimosas and inspiring connections.
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Christmas In July Food Truck Festival
4-7 p.m. — River Oak Boutique — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of food trucks and adult beverages at this festive summer celebration.
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Summer at the Movies Worship Experience
11:30 a.m. — Columbus State University — Free entry — Celebrate faith and community with family-friendly worship at Faith Chapel.
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