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Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Columbus Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate 20-year-old Coleman Alexander Wells, last seen on October 17 near 51st Street. WTVM
- ➤ Uptown Columbus will host its annual Food Truck Festival on October 26, featuring over 25 gourmet food trucks, with admission at $5 and free for children under 10. Columbus CEO
- ➤ A 70’s-themed event at Peachtree Mall honored breast cancer survivors with engaging activities and motivational speakers. WTVM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Columbus police are investigating an incident at Colony Inn on Victory Drive, with details currently undisclosed. WTVM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Columbus Ballet is enhancing the accessibility of 'The Nutcracker' by bringing performances to local schools and inviting students to the RiverCenter, aiming to reach wider community audiences. News 3
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Fazoli's, a restaurant chain, has closed its doors in Columbus, marking its second termination in the area. Columbus CEO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Presley Simmons, a Columbus State University chemistry major, wins a prestigious American Chemical Society fellowship, enabling her to conduct innovative cancer treatment research. Columbus State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. has secured over $14 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Head Start programs in Chattahoochee Valley & Middle Georgia to enhance early learning and support for disadvantaged children and their families. Columbus CEO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Military personnel participated in PGA Hope at Bull Creek Golf Course in Columbus, a program aimed at aiding military suicide prevention and treating PTSD through golf. Columbus CEO
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Columbus Fall Food Truck Festival
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Region 7 EMS Banquet 2024
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