Today
in Columbus
Monday, July 28th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WRBL News 3 featured Pete and Natalia Temesgen in a Sunday Conversation to discuss their careers and life in Columbus. The couple—who met at Princeton and later settled locally—includes Pete, one of two Muscogee County State Court judges, and Natalia, an English professor and creative writing instructor at Columbus State University who also writes plays and screenplays. News 3
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Columbus Synovus is merging with Pinnacle Financial Partners and the ballpark may be renamed Pinnacle Park if the rebranding goes ahead. CEO Kevin Blair said the merger will finalize in the first quarter and the rebranding process is expected to take 12—14 months, with a new name coming by 2027. News 3
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two people were injured in an overnight shooting on the 2600 block of Juniper Avenue — police reported a heavy presence on Japonica Drive and are investigating the connection between the scenes. WTVM
- ➤ A 20-year-old man from Columbus was arrested Saturday in Coweta County after he escaped custody and evaded police until a local resident spotted him on Rolling Hills Lane—he now faces six counts of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during a crime while being held in Coweta County Jail. WSB-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Technical College System of Georgia announced that its college police departments serving 88 campuses in 22 colleges have earned full state certification through the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program — the first time a statewide college system has received this accreditation. The three-year certification confirms that the departments meet more than 100 rigorous standards to ensure safe and effective law enforcement on campuses. Columbus CEO
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Columbus Ice Rink Public Skating
5-9 p.m. — Columbus Ice Rink CIVIC CENTER — Ticket valid for any open skating session — Glide across the ice and enjoy a fun evening of public skating in Columbus.
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Georgia Pop Culture & Horror Con 2025
5 PM – 5 PM — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — $43-$45 — Experience a unique blend of horror, anime, and comics with celebrity panels and cosplay contests.
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Revival Fire Prayer Event
1-4 p.m. — Greater Glory Tabernacle — Free entry — Fasting and praying for spiritual renewal and transformation in the community.
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Pacelli Catholic School Vikings vs Flint River Wildcats
5:30 p.m. — St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School — Free entry — Cheer on the home team as they face off against the Wildcats in a thrilling non-conference softball matchup.
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Flint River Academy Varsity Softball Match
11:30 a.m. — St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School — Free entry — Catch the excitement as St. Anne-Pacelli takes on Flint River Academy in a thrilling non-conference softball game.
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Unmasking Encounter 2025: Facing the Mirror
4-9 p.m. — 2951 Norris Rd, Columbus, GA — Free entry — Experience powerful worship and transformative teachings in a journey to uncover your true self.
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Varsity Volleyball Tri Match vs. LaGrange Academy
5-9 p.m. — St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School — Free entry — Catch the excitement of high school volleyball as St. Anne-Pacelli faces LaGrange Academy in this non-conference matchup.
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TSA Varsity Football at St. Anne-Pacelli
7:30 p.m. — St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School — Ticket info not specified — Watch the St. Anne-Pacelli football team take on Tattnall Square Academy in a thrilling non-conference matchup.
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Major Sharon Wimbush Church Anniversary and Musical Celebration
2-4 p.m. — Ed's Soul Food Restaurant — Free entry — Celebrate a church anniversary with uplifting music and community spirit.
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The BIG Pivot Book Signing
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. — Columbus State University — Grab your signed copy and connect with fellow leaders at this engaging signing event.
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