Today
in Columbus
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital honored 22-year-old Zion Reed as August’s First Friday Hero after he quickly stopped a car driven by a seizing woman near Bryant Lake subdivision in May—his fast action prevented a crash with a dump truck and kept the driver safe. News 3
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Columbus police said a teen was shot on MLK Jr. Blvd. — investigators are gathering evidence while the injured youth receives treatment. WTVM
- ➤ Columbus police confirm one person died after a shooting near Shirley B. Winston Park on the 5000 block of Stream Mill Road — investigations remain active. News 3
- ➤ Columbus police are investigating a shooting at the Virginia Arms apartments on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard where officers have set up a heavy presence—no injuries have been reported. WTVM
- ➤ Officials reported that a shooting occurred at Shirley Winston Park yesterday—police maintained a large presence and advised residents to avoid the area while the victim's condition remains unknown. WTVM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ AquaStar USA Corp. is recalling about 26,460 Cocktail Shrimp packages and 18,000 bags of Kroger Mercado Cooked Shrimp due to potential cesium-137 contamination—products sold at Walmart and other stores in Georgia from July 31 to Aug. 16 are affected. The FDA is investigating the reports—consumers are urged to return any affected shrimp for a refund as no illnesses have been reported. WSB-TV
- ➤ Inspectors at Office Sports Bar and Grill on Northlake Parkway gave the restaurant an 87 after they found fruit flies in the main kitchen, and the owner must fix the violation within 10 days & additional issues were noted such as an employee using an electronic tobacco device while preparing food and a leaking walk-in cooler. WTVM
- ➤ An inspector found pests in the main kitchen of the Columbus sports bar 9 & Dine, raising concerns about its hygiene. Health officials will conduct a follow-up inspection to decide if further actions are needed. WTVM
- ➤ Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital will offer free prostate cancer screenings for men 40-69 on Sept. 20 at the John B. Amos Cancer Center from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—no registration or appointment is needed. News 3
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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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Hiking with Fortitude
9 AM – 1 PM — Burger King — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit and enjoy the outdoors with a group hike.
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Career Inspiration Day
11 a.m. — 1 p.m. — 6001 Buena Vista Rd, Columbus, GA — Free entry — Unlock potential by inspiring young minds through career exposure and real-life opportunities.
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Faith Chapel Homecoming Celebration
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Columbus State University — Free entry — Celebrate unity, love, and togetherness at a vibrant homecoming event filled with faith and fellowship.
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The Wiz
7-8:30 p.m. — Springer Opera House — Cost info not provided — Experience the funkadelic twist of the beloved Broadway classic that brings a fresh mix of rock, gospel, and soul to the story of The Wizard of Oz.
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Kelly Price & Friends Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Columbus Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable night of R&B with Kelly Price and an amazing lineup of classic artists.
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2025 Georgia Entertainment Signature 100 and Unscripted
5-7:30 p.m. — The Loft — Free entry — Celebrate local creativity with insights into the film, music, and gaming industries.
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The Wiz
7-8:30 p.m. — Springer Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience a funkadelic twist on the beloved classic, The Wiz, with rock, gospel, and soul music.
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The Wiz
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Springer Opera House — Tickets required — Experience the funkadelic adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with an electrifying infusion of rock, gospel, and soul music.
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