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in Columbus
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Feeding the Valley is launching its Community Hunger Relief Fund to support local families after federal cuts reduced SNAP and Medicaid benefits from the Big Beautiful Bill. The nonprofit will raise $500,000 to boost food supplies and meal delivery services across its 18-county service area—this comes as demand for food assistance remains 35% higher than before 2020. WTVM
- ➤ Piedmont Columbus Regional named community member Zion Reed as its First Friday Hero for August after he quickly stopped a woman’s car on Highway 27 near the Bryant Lake subdivision when she experienced a seizure. His brave actions—dashing to halt the moving vehicle before a dump truck arrived—helped prevent a potentially deadly accident and allowed first responders to treat her before she was taken to the hospital. Columbus CEO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Columbus police say a man was injured after a GSP traffic stop attempt led to a high-speed chase — authorities are investigating the incident. WTVM
- ➤ Columbus police reported that a suspect was arrested after an early morning shooting on August 4—when one person was injured—and investigations continue. WTVM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Superintendent Woods seeks students in grades 10-12—students enrolled in a public high school—to join his 2025-2026 Student Advisory Council where they will meet four times in person to discuss state education policies. Applicants must submit by September 5 at 5 p.m. and selected students will learn their status on September 30 at 10 a.m. by email. Columbus CEO
- ➤ Students in the Muscogee County School District returned to class Monday morning as summer break ended, according to MCSD Superintendent Dr. David Lewis. The district will launch new academic programs and safety measures—such as a new cell phone policy and weapon detection systems—to improve learning and safety. WTVM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Senate passed Senator Ossoff’s bipartisan bill that provides $556 million for nearly a dozen military construction projects across Georgia — it adds $30 million for oversight of privatized military housing conditions. The bill now must pass the full House before it goes to the President. Columbus CEO
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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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