Today
in Columbus
Saturday, December 21st, 2024
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Columbus Police Department seeks the public's help in finding 14-year-old JoyKaila Hobbs, last seen in Columbus, Ga. News 3
- ➤ In Sumter County Jail, 16 individuals, including a detention officer, were arrested in a significant contraband operation, while the Harlem Globetrotters game at the Columbus Civic Center is rescheduled, and ALDI announces the opening date for its first Auburn location. WTVM
- ➤ Stacey Abrams to be the guest speaker at the 50th Annual Columbus NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet, highlighting the event. WTVM
- ➤ Downtown Columbus businesses announce holiday hours, with most closed on Christmas but varying hours on Christmas Eve and a few exceptions. News 3
CRIME NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbus State University pledges to fund tuition for military students via the CSU Foundation in the event of a government shutdown to ensure no interruption in their education. News 3
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Columbus organizations are collaborating to recycle Christmas trees at multiple locations to benefit fish habitats in local lakes from Dec. 26 to Jan. 12, 2025. News 3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Piedmont Columbus Regional appoints Dr. Subhendu De as the Medical Director of its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Hospital Medicine program, recognizing his contributions since joining in 2024 and his role in the Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital. Columbus CEO
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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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