Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Columbus, a man pleads not guilty to the murder charge after a woman was found shot in a ditch, with evidence including a firearm and video footage linking him to the crime. WTVM
- ➤ Four suspects face gang charges in court over the murder of a Columbus teen who was killed stepping off a school bus. WTVM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Colony Bankcorp, Inc. hires Cissy Giglio, a banking industry veteran with over 35 years of experience, as Director of Process Optimization to boost operational efficiency and support growth. Columbus CEO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbus State University chemistry major, Presley Simmons, was awarded a prestigious 2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship by the American Chemical Society for her innovative cancer treatment research. Columbus CEO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff in Columbus, Georgia, advocates for the Fresh Food Act, aiming to make fresh food more accessible and affordable, particularly benefiting local families and farmers. News 3
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Region 7 EMS Banquet 2024
Celebrate the contributions and achievements of emergency medical services at the Region 7 EMS Banquet.
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Family-Friendly Scavenger Hunt in Columbus
Experience a unique family-friendly scavenger hunt with a modern twist using a mobile app to locate items in your neighborhood.
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You Sleuth AR Detective Experience
Experience a unique self-guided augmented reality detective game that combines classic sleuthing with interactive gameplay in your own neighborhood.
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Christmas Made in the South Arts and Crafts Festival
Experience a vibrant showcase of handcrafted arts, unique gourmet foods, and festive entertainment at the 33rd annual Christmas Made in the South festival, featuring local artisans and special guests like Santa.
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Baptism Service at Evangel Church
Experience a significant step in your faith journey through baptism at Evangel Church, symbolizing a new identity in Christ.
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