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in Columbus
Monday, August 4th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Columbus Housing Authority will host a block party in Columbus—officials have not yet released details on the time, location, or planned activities. WTVM
- ➤ A ride-along with CPD showed the harsh conditions at a homeless encampment near Macon Road—where officials reported over 300 homeless individuals, including 72 living outdoors—and met residents like Damion who lost his job and was mugged during the pandemic. City leaders and United Way offered a seven-day period for the unhoused to vacate their sites and seek help through the Home for Good initiative, while Councilwoman Crabb proposed changes to local camping rules. WTVM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A state trooper on I‑185 in Columbus chased a speeding Infiniti Sedan on August 3 at 2:47 a.m.—the vehicle left the highway on Steam Mill Road and Pinecrest Drive, collided with a tree, and the injured driver was taken to a local hospital. WTVM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A shooting at a home on Juniper Avenue on July 27 left 17-year-old Keiauna McFadden, who was pregnant, fatally injured when she died on Friday after being airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital—another victim was treated and released from Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Columbus Police Department veteran Lance Deaton was promoted last month to assistant chief and now leads Patrol and Investigative Services. In his new role, he will work to improve mental health help for officers—using new care ideas—while running the department's two biggest units. News 3
- ➤ On Aug. 2 at 7:00 a.m., CPD did a ride-along to visit homeless encampment sites in Columbus to check conditions and plan improvements—an effort to better serve local needs. WTVM
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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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Lee-Scott Academy vs. St. Anne-Pacelli Volleyball Match
5-6 p.m. — St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School — Free entry — Catch the exciting non-conference volleyball match between local teams Lee-Scott Academy and St. Anne-Pacelli.
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