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in Columbus
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders spoke out against gun violence on Edgewood Avenue—warning that law enforcement and local organizations must work together to reduce the threat in the area. WSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Columbus police say 17-year-old pregnant Keianna McFadden was shot at a house party near Juniper Avenue early Sunday and died on Friday at about 4:08 p.m. after being taken to Piedmont Columbus Regional and then airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital—an 18-year-old female was injured by gunfire in a nearby incident that is under investigation. News 3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Councilor Joanne Cogle filed her intent to run for mayor on Friday morning with the Muscogee County Elections and Registrations office—after weeks of speculation about her plan. She represents a district that covers downtown Columbus and historic areas and had voted to fire city manager Isaiah Hugley last May. News 3
- ➤ Today, Columbus City Council is discussing a proposed ordinance to toughen homeless camping laws on public property as Public Works Director Drale Short noted that cleaning up over 75 tons of debris from 60 homeless sites—enough to fill seven garbage trucks—costs the city a lot and officials will resume talks on Aug. 12. News 3
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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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Wilson Meadows Concert
7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Columbus Civic Center — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of soulful music by Wilson Meadows featuring hits like 'Just Like I Promised'.
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