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1. Columbus residents invited to open house regarding improvements to Forrest and Morris Road (wrbl.com) — Columbus residents are being asked to weigh in on planned improvements to Forrest Road and Morris Road at an open house on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, at the East Columbus Boys and Girls Club. City officials will share project details, answer questions, and accept public comments through Sept. 30, giving neighbors a chance to shape how these key corridors are upgraded.
2. 2 leadership changes in Muscogee County School District approved by board (ledger-enquirer.com) — Muscogee County schools just approved two key leadership moves that will shape classrooms in Columbus, including a new assistant superintendent for elementary education and a new assistant principal at Rothschild Middle. Both appointees have deep experience in the Chattahoochee Valley, and one is returning to his hometown of Columbus. District leaders say the restructuring will support literacy, math, and new state initiatives without adding staff costs.
3. Columbus State celebrates $4.8 million renovation of one of the oldest buildings on campus (wkrg.com) — Columbus State University has reopened its revamped Davidson Student Center after a $4.8 million renovation, giving students an updated hub for campus life. Funded through the Georgia legislature, the refreshed 1963-era building now offers more functional, community-focused space where CSU students can gather, reconnect, and build relationships in the heart of Columbus.
4. One answer but with more than one way to get there — Harvard Gazette (harvard.edu) — A Harvard education professor who grew up in Columbus traces how early jobs as a camp counselor and math tutor here sparked his passion for teaching. Now he researches how students learn math best, arguing that exploring multiple solution strategies beats rote memorization. His work also tackles how AI, teacher shortages, and training quality are reshaping math classrooms nationwide.
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