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in Columbus
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local organization hosted the 'First Lady of Columbus Luncheon' yesterday to bring community leaders together—attendees heard remarks on local projects and plans for future events. Organizers said the gathering will spark follow-up discussions on upcoming community initiatives. WTVM
- ➤ Retired 1SG Jay Bishop served nearly 14 years in the Army leading soldiers in Afghanistan and now he is a pastor in Columbus who teaches leadership using Biblical values—he runs a program called Shepherd’s Way that equips local leaders. WTVM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chef Leo DiCesaris—owner of Cerrone’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in Columbus—won his second world championship in Innovative Pizza at the 2025 Pizza World Cup in Rome over the weekend. He said his win honors the mentors who taught him and shows that local chefs can compete on the global stage. News 3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Darton Foundation in collaboration with Albany State University is offering two continuing education courses for therapy professionals — an online Ethics and Georgia Jurisprudence course on November 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and a 16-hour Kinesio taping certification course on November 14 and 15 at the ASU Cordele campus — with registration fees funding student scholarships. Columbus CEO
- ➤ Muscogee County School District reported it has its highest graduation rate ever + the rate now exceeds the state average. Columbus CEO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Charlita Nicole Grant, who filed to run for mayor last week, listed Gov. Brian Kemp as both campaign chair and treasurer—raising red flags for the Georgia Ethics Commission. Local elections officials removed the filing when questions arose and Kemp's office confirmed the governor is not involved in the campaign. News 3
- ➤ The Columbus Animal Advisory Board is rewriting 26 pages of ordinances to ease animal welfare issues and shelter overcrowding in fountain city. Advocates have proposed measures—like a litter registry—while legal concerns may delay spay and neuter mandates. WTVM
- ➤ Multiple agencies and emergency responders participated in a mass casualty drill at Columbus Technical College on Tuesday morning to simulate a tornado and test rapid response—students and cadets acted as victims while officials reviewed early communication strategies. The exercise aimed to prepare first responders for rare, chaotic emergencies. News 3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Fall into Wellness Health Equity event is slated for Oct 18 in Columbus & will focus on improving health access for local residents. Local organizations and experts plan to offer screenings, workshops and discussions to support wellness in the community. WTVM
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Page Turners Book Club
2-3 p.m. — Mildred L. Terry Public Library — Free entry — Engage in lively discussions about thrilling books while exploring themes of awareness and storytelling.
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Mortgage Fair
4-7 p.m. — CSU Cunningham Center — Free admission — Navigate financing options and strengthen your buying power with expert insights.
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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
7-8:30 p.m. — Springer Opera House — Ticket prices vary — A laugh-out-loud reimagining of the classic vampire tale full of clever wordplay and zany humor.
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First Aid, AED & CPR Training
10 AM – 3 PM — Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc — $35 for the card — Get hands-on training and earn a certification with limited spots available.
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Toast - The No 1 Tribute to Bread
7:00-8:30 p.m. — RiverCenter for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Enjoy the ultimate tribute show to the soft rock legends BREAD as they take the stage in Columbus, GA.
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Clint Black Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Columbus Civic Center — Tickets from $90 — Don't miss country music legend Clint Black live in Columbus.
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Hero for a Day
9 AM – 12 PM — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — Adult- $15, Children- $25 — Kids can unleash their inner hero with character meet and greets, emergency services interactions, and fun activities.
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