Today
in Columbus
Friday, December 20th, 2024
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The nonprofit Back Columbus Blue held its 9th annual Christmas appreciation event for Columbus Police, featuring a breakfast and luncheon to honor their service and announced a new scholarship initiative for 2025. WTVM
- ➤ The Columbus Police Department seeks public assistance to find 16-year-old Kara Sosebee, last seen on December 12 wearing black and carrying backpacks. WTVM
- ➤ The Columbus Police Department seeks public assistance in locating 15-year-old Makayla Peterson, last seen in the 6200 block of Warm Springs Road. News 3
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Columbus Police Department seeks public assistance in finding 15-year-old Sophia Wilson, last seen on Stafford Court in Columbus wearing all black. WTVM
- ➤ The Columbus Police Department seeks public help to find 53-year-old Amy White, last seen on Harness Drive wearing a brown shirt and dark blue jeans. WTVM
- ➤ Columbus police are combating a scam where thieves purchase items with stolen credit cards, urging businesses to avoid phone payments after multiple local businesses faced significant losses. WTVM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chattahoochee Valley Community College honored its nursing graduates with traditional pinning ceremonies, awarding achievements and celebrating the next generation of healthcare professionals. Columbus CEO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Jon Ossoff's Georgia Stormwater Management Act to improve Columbus's water infrastructure has passed the U.S. Senate, aiming to enhance quality of life and resilience with the help of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. WTVM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Columbus Civic Center has rescheduled the Harlem Globetrotters game for March 20, 2025, after a last-minute cancellation. WTVM
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Big Dog Jingle 5K Race
The Big Dog Jingle is a community 5K race event taking place in Columbus, GA, featuring race-timed alerts for participants.
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Blue Ridge Bobcats Face Off Against Columbus River Dragons
The Blue Ridge Bobcats will compete against the Columbus River Dragons in an exciting minor league hockey game at the Columbus Civic Center.
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Monthly League Challenge at Omega Card Games
Participate in the standard format card game tournament at Omega Card Games in Columbus, Georgia with a $10 entry fee.
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Rivercrest Sports Night
An upcoming community sports event hosted at a local church in Columbus, GA.
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Flat Rock Youth Leadership Training Breakfast
Young Women and Young Men from Flat Rock are invited to partake in a breakfast event focused on leadership training and planning for 2025 activities.
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Life Track Class at Church on the Trail
Life Track is a 3-week class designed for individuals seeking to become members of Church on the Trail, providing details about the church’s mission and membership benefits.
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FR Ward Linger Longer Gathering
This event features a social gathering following church services with a theme to be announced.
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