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Thursday, October 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ Ann & Miles Caggins and Calvin Smyre will receive the Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award from the Boy Scouts for their community contributions and professional achievements in Chattahoochee Valley.  Columbus CEO
  • ➤ The South Columbus Public Library celebrates its grand re-opening on October 19th, featuring remarks by local officials, free activities, and a showcase of its expanded facilities and resources.  Columbus CEO
  • ➤ Peachtree Mall, The United Breast Cancer Foundation, and CORTA are organizing a 70's themed event for breast cancer survivors and patients in Columbus, featuring activities and health promotion on Oct. 18.  WTVM

CRIME NEWS

  • ➤ A man was arrested in Columbus for his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run incident that critically injured one person.  WTVM
  • ➤ A former Fort Moore employee, Terric Taylor, pled guilty to possessing child pornography, facing up to 20 years in prison and mandatory sex offender registration.  News 3

CULTURE NEWS

  • ➤ Country singer Trace Adkins is scheduled to perform at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus on October 19.  WTVM

ECONOMY NEWS

  • ➤ Georgia's average gas price dropped to $2.70 per gallon, marking a continual decrease despite rising crude oil prices and Hurricane Milton's impact on Florida.  Columbus CEO

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ WRBL is covering the Muscogee County Solicitor General election, focusing on the platforms of Republican incumbent Suzanne Goddard and Democratic challenger Shevon Sutcliffe Thomas Sr.  News 3

HEALTH NEWS

  • ➤ Piedmont Columbus Regional doctors to offer free community health screenings and lung education in Columbus, GA.  News 3

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • 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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  • Region 7 EMS Banquet 2024

    Celebrate the contributions and achievements of emergency medical services at the Region 7 EMS Banquet.

    Tue, 10/29/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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