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Wednesday, October 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A secured perimeter around Northside High School and nearby schools was lifted after Columbus police apprehended a suspect, ensuring student safety.  WTVM

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Columbus State University's ROTC Cougar Battalion was ranked as the No. 1 battalion regionally and No. 3 nationally, outperforming counterparts in leadership, academic excellence, and physical fitness at the Cadet Summer Training.  Columbus CEO

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • A significant cold front is bringing the season's lowest temperatures to the region, with mornings in the 40s and daily highs in the 60s and 70s, becoming slightly warmer by next week.  WTVM

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Early voting for Georgia has commenced in Muscogee and Harris County, with locations and times announced for each.  WTVM
  • Early in-person voting for the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump has commenced in Muscogee County, Georgia, with hundreds voting within the first few hours.  News 3

HEALTH NEWS

  • Columbus, Georgia, honors Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day with a ceremony at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital, acknowledging the 21,000 babies stillborn annually in the U.S.  News 3
  • The Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital, a 30-bed facility designed for the unique healthcare needs of children, has officially opened in Columbus, Georgia.  Columbus CEO

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • WRBL compiles a list of pumpkin patches near Columbus, GA for those seeking pumpkins for Halloween festivities.  News 3

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Exploring Historical Fiction with Lynda Cohen Loigman

    Experience an engaging discussion with author Lynda Cohen Loigman as she delves into her novel 'The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern' and shares insights into the craft of writing historical fiction.

    Thu, 10/17/24

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  • Trace Adkins Concert

    Experience the musical talents of Trace Adkins, who has sold over 11 million albums and boasts multiple chart-topping singles.

    Sat, 10/19/24

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  • You Sleuth: Augmented Reality Detective Experience

    Experience a unique blend of classic detective gameplay and augmented reality as you solve a mystery in your own neighborhood using your smartphone.

    Sun, 10/20/24

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  • Experience You Sleuth: An Augmented Reality Detective Adventure

    Experience a unique self-guided detective adventure combining elements of Clue and augmented reality, exploring your neighborhood while solving a mystery using your smartphone.

    Tue, 10/22/24

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  • Veterans Job Fair at Fort Moore

    Experience a dedicated job fair for military veterans and their spouses aimed at connecting them with potential employers.

    Wed, 10/23/24

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  • You Sleuth: Augmented Reality Detective Experience

    Experience a self-guided detective adventure that combines augmented reality with traditional clue-solving in your own neighborhood.

    Thu, 10/24/24

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  • You Sleuth: Augmented Reality Detective Adventure

    Experience a unique self-guided detective adventure that blends augmented reality and classic mystery-solving in your own neighborhood.

    Fri, 10/25/24

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  • Columbus Fall Food Truck Festival

    Experience a vibrant culinary gathering featuring over 30 food trucks with diverse delicious offerings from turkey legs to seafood, all while supporting local non-profit events.

    Sat, 10/26/24

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  • You Sleuth: An Augmented Reality Detective Adventure

    Experience a self-guided detective game that combines classic gameplay with augmented reality features in your own neighborhood.

    Sun, 10/27/24

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  • You Sleuth: Augmented Reality Detective Experience

    Experience an innovative detective game that merges augmented reality with neighborhood exploration, allowing players to solve cases at their own pace.

    Mon, 10/28/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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