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in Columbus
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Columbus Police Department will host the 6th Annual River City Motorcycle Rodeo for Special Olympics—this event will bring riders and local organizers together to support the athletes. Columbus CEO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Megan Shamas says passkeys work better than passwords during Cybersecurity Month—she explains how they keep online accounts safer—helping Columbus residents protect their information. WTVM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Columbus State University is mourning Professor Erica Anderson who was accidentally shot by a woman inside her home in the 1600 block of 17th Avenue just after midnight Monday—she had started teaching in the College of the Arts and made a deep impression on her students while leaving behind a husband and three children. News 3
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Columbus-based Synovus Securities Inc. was fined $315k by FINRA for alleged forgery and falsification of e-signatures—FINRA imposed the penalty after evidence of document manipulation was found. WTVM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Columbus restaurant owner brought concerns about 17 years of city-owned magnolia trees covering his business sign to City Council on Tuesday morning. General Manager Jose Altamirano said the city will review tree ordinances and trimming practices—an idea supported by Councilor Bruce Huff to help small businesses. News 3
- ➤ Local nonprofit founder DeWayne Webb has offered to help families hit by the government shutdown that has affected workers at Fort Benning—he said many feel too unsure to request help even when facing essential bills. Webb, whose wife was furloughed when the shutdown began, urged those struggling with food, healthcare, or utilities to reach out—no request is too small. News 3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local family is holding a memorial 5K to honor their late son and raise funds for the local NICU — the event will help care for newborns. The planned run will offer a chance for the community to come together and support valuable health services. WTVM
- ➤ Andria Parks, mother of a two-time cancer survivor, said that artificial intelligence helps guide breast cancer treatment options. She explained that the new tool makes it easier for doctors to choose the best plan—giving patients a clearer path to care. WTVM
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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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Learn Life Safety Skills: Save a Life!
2-4 p.m. — 4925 Forrest Rd, Columbus, GA — Lunch served — Discover critical lifesaving skills with certified instructor Maycee Mason, CFEMS.
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Costumes & Cozies: Halloween Movie Night
7:30-10 p.m. — Simon Schwob Memorial Library — Free entry — Enjoy pizza, candy, and a cozy screening of 'Nightmare Before Christmas' in your favorite costume.
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Lit & Local Market
11 AM – 3 PM — Piggly Wiggly — Free entry — Celebrate local indie authors and vendors with delicious food in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Old School vs New School: Bring Ya Boots Edition
8-11:30 p.m. — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — In-person event — Celebrate with cowboy and cowgirl boots at this themed gathering.
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Fountain City Classic
7 AM-3:30 PM — A J Mc Clung Memorial Stadium — Admission details not provided — Experience the ultimate showdown at the 35th Annual Fountain City Classic.
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