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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024

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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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • 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.

    Thu, 10/31/24

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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.

    Fri, 11/1/24

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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.

    Sat, 11/2/24

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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.

    Sun, 11/3/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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