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Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Goodwill of the Southern Rivers will host a free community resource event at its new center on South Lumpkin Road on Oct. 30 from noon to 2 p.m. — the event offers skill-building programs, childcare assistance, and help with identification documents to connect families with essential support. WTVM
- ➤ Local families have felt the impact of the government shutdown and are asking for help with bills, gas, and groceries. A local nonprofit has helped about 10 families and will host a job fair on October 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.—while also preparing boxes with Thanksgiving meal ingredients to support those in need. News 3
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews responded near Oates Ave in Columbus and blocked Manchester Expressway eastbound and westbound from River Road to 2nd Avenue while urging drivers to use alternate routes; the cause of the fire remains unknown. WTVM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Startup Columbus announced winners at the 2025 LaunchCon Pitch Competition presented by FinSync in Columbus—Mya Swaby of MindMunch won the grand prize, Tara Harris of FemeFlex took runner-up, and Ed Norris of PromoMob earned the People’s Choice Award. Finalists pitched their ideas and received cash prizes to help grow their ventures. News 3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A team of college scientists from Columbus State and other institutions studied a 115-million-year-old shark bone from Australia that shows giant sharks appeared 15 million years earlier than experts thought. The study used new methods to measure the bone — and it will guide future research on shark evolution. Columbus State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson and local business and civic leaders are in Jinju in South Korea this week to build stronger ties with their sister city. They participated in a forum on entrepreneurship and noted that both cities share a strong industrial background — a link that fosters their friendship. News 3
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Costumes & Cozies: Halloween Movie Night
7:30-10 p.m. — Simon Schwob Memorial Library — Free entry — Enjoy pizza, candy, and a cozy screening of 'Nightmare Before Christmas' in your favorite costume.
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Lit & Local Market
11 AM – 3 PM — Piggly Wiggly — Free entry — Celebrate local indie authors and vendors with delicious food in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Old School vs New School: Bring Ya Boots Edition
8-11:30 p.m. — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — In-person event — Celebrate with cowboy and cowgirl boots at this themed gathering.
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Fountain City Classic
7 AM-3:30 PM — A J Mc Clung Memorial Stadium — Admission details not provided — Experience the ultimate showdown at the 35th Annual Fountain City Classic.
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Biloxi Breakers at Columbus River Dragons
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Columbus Civic Center — Tickets required — Catch some thrilling hockey action as the River Dragons take on the Biloxi Breakers.
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The Leaves are Falling
2-3:30 p.m. — Springer Opera House — VIP tickets available — Enjoy a premium theatrical experience with exclusive packages including dining and meet-and-greets.
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Biloxi Breakers vs. Columbus River Dragons
7:35-9:05 p.m. — Columbus Civic Center — Admission tickets required — Catch an exciting hockey match during the Columbus River Dragons' season.
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Vicki Lynn Maxwell Performance
Evening — The Loft — $10 cover — Experience the diverse musical influences of Vicki Lynn, inspired by her father's legacy in songwriting.
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Crowder, Zach Williams, and Matt Maher Concert
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Columbus Civic Center — Not specified — Experience a night of gritty, soul-deep music with two powerful headliners in a concert built to shake the walls.
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