Today
in Columbus
Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Synovus is holding a free Community Shred Day on October 19th for Columbus-area residents to securely dispose of personal documents, enhancing data protection and environmental health. Columbus CEO
- ➤ WRBL and PMB Broadcasting collaborate to fundraise for Angel Flight Soars, aiding storm-damaged areas with essential supplies. News 3
- ➤ Columbus Police Department partners with faith-based organizations for a community 5-mile 'Faith & Blue Bicycle Ride' on Oct. 11 to foster fellowship. WTVM
- ➤ Over 20 volunteers from TSYS and House of Heroes partnered to make repairs at the home of a military widow, underscoring the ongoing community support for veterans and their families. WTVM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Emergency services respond to an incident on 2nd Avenue and 38th Street in Columbus, Georgia, details to follow. News 3
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Scammers impersonate a Columbus radio station to sell fraudulent advertising opportunities. Columbus CEO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers will provide two $500 scholarships to students at the Cufflinks and Pearls Networking Mixer of the Fountain City Classic. WTVM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Columbus, Georgia, will experience cooler fall weather with sunny days and no rain expected, featuring warm afternoons and chilly nights for the coming days. WTVM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Piedmont Columbus Regional is hosting a lung nodule education clinic on Oct. 17 for past or current smokers to learn about screening opportunities. News 3
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The Gathering at Christ Community Church
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Fort Moore Military Transition Workshop
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Exploring Historical Fiction with Lynda Cohen Loigman
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Trace Adkins Concert
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Veterans Job Fair at Fort Moore
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You Sleuth: Augmented Reality Detective Adventure
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