Today
in Columbus
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Demolition is underway on 3rd Avenue in Uptown for a planned 28-court pickleball complex that received full funding from grants and donations. City leaders and the Columbus GA Pickleball Association say construction will start before the end of the year and the facility will open early 2026—expected to generate over $11 million in economic impact and support more than 60 jobs. News 3
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jansen Tidmore, the new president and CEO of the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, hosted two meet-and-greet events Tuesday at the Chamber offices in the old YMCA building on 11th Street — he had been on the job for less than a month after coming from Colorado to replace Jerald Mitchell. News 3
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Columbus police are searching for 65-year-old David Wesley Cannon — last seen near Maryland Court on Aug. 6 wearing a navy blue shirt, black pants, and a black hat while in a wheelchair — and ask anyone with details to call 911. News 3
- ➤ Columbus police are seeking help locating 65-year-old David Wesley Cannon, last seen near Maryland Court on August 6 at 9 a.m. wearing a navy blue shirt, black pants & black hat while in a wheelchair, who is 5'9" tall, weighs 240 pounds and has gray and white hair with brown eyes. WTVM
- ➤ Columbus Police are seeking information on 35-year-old Ariel Griffeth, last seen near Wynnton Road on August 8 around 1 p.m.—she has black hair, brown eyes and was wearing a white T-shirt and shorts. WTVM
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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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