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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Columbus officials honored retired CPD K-9 Frog today for his many years of service in drug investigations and locating missing persons at a special ceremony. The event celebrated the dog's outstanding role in community safety. WTVM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The FBI warns that scammers target holiday shoppers while urging families to discuss safe shopping practices as part of its Holiday Talk campaign. The Atlanta division advises avoiding unusual links + protecting personal codes, especially for those aged 60 and older. WTVM
- ➤ City council approved a $3.3 million grant to build 61 affordable homes and improve infrastructure on Farr Road in south Columbus; planning is underway for new construction. WTVM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local law enforcement lit up the night with its annual Blue Lights and Smiles visit today — bringing holiday cheer to young patients at Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital. WTVM
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Columbus River Dragons vs. Athens Rock Lobsters
7:35-9:05 p.m. — Columbus Civic Center — Cost info not provided — Catch the thrilling hockey match between the River Dragons and the Rock Lobsters.
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11th Annual Lion and Lamb Music Christmas Bash
3-9 p.m. — Peachtree Mall — Free entry — Celebrate Christmas with live music, local vendors, and free gifts for attendees.
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Disney's Frozen - The Musical
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Springer Opera House, Columbus, GA — Tickets required — Experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen with beloved songs and new music in a regional theatre performance.
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Columbus River Dragons vs. Carolina Thunderbirds
7:35-9:35 p.m. — Columbus Civic Center — Admission tickets required — Enjoy the intensity of the Columbus River Dragons in action against their rivals the Carolina Thunderbirds.
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