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in Columbus
Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tracy Lynn White, 48, was arrested on August 14 in Lee County and charged with shooting her 47-year-old husband on August 11 at 196 Chipley Mountville Road in Troup County (he is in critical condition at an Atlanta-area hospital) pending extradition to Troup County Jail. WTVM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbus State University’s Coca-Cola Space Science Center has been awarded a $300,000 NASA grant to upgrade WestRock Observatory equipment—allowing students to study black holes and track dangerous asteroids. The two-year grant will also support research internships and software improvements to boost hands-on learning in space science. Columbus CEO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson said the city plans to replace the aging Muscogee County Jail with a new facility that will hold 1,600 inmates and could cost up to $478 million—funding will come from bonds and possible grants. The council reviewed four potential sites and will finalize plans as the project moves forward. News 3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Children of all ages will join Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital’s fourth annual Teddy Bear Clinic on Sept. 6 at the Midtown Campus Conference Center. The free event will feature teddy X-rays, a casting clinic, vaccinations and interactive activities (like first aid lessons and fire truck tours) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. News 3
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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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~ Paulo Coelho
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