🌱 Patch AM: How a proposed data center could reshape Columbus taxes and neighborhoods

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In today's newsletter:

• How a proposed data center could reshape Columbus taxes and neighborhoods
• Looking for work? See which Columbus hiring event fits you best

Also on today's calendar: Soulful Sounds in Columbus and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 91, low: 69.
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Columbus town hall addresses data center concerns (wtvm.com) — Residents packed a town hall at Columbus Technical College to question a proposed data center that could bring tens of millions in new tax revenue but also potential noise, energy, and environmental impacts. District 8 Councilman Walker Garrett stressed that only the land is approved so far and said Muscogee County would seek strict limits on noise and pollution if a project moves forward.
   

• Goodwill Industries bringing local career opportunities with several hiring events (wrbl.com) — Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers is hosting several hiring events in Columbus and nearby Phenix City, connecting residents with jobs from delivery driving to demolition work. Sessions at the Midtown Goodwill Career Center and Phenix City center will feature employers like Jackie Strong Logistics, Muscogee County School District, and the Clerk of Courts, with on-the-spot interviews for prepared applicants.
   

📸 Around Columbus

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Columbus

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Monday August 24
• Fall Universal Academic & Dyslexia Screening
  Muscogee County School District School sites
  8:00 am
• Sister City Cultural Exchange Reception
  Muscogee County School District Columbus Museum
  5:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Fall Universal Academic & Dyslexia Screening
  Muscogee County School District School sites
  8:00 am
Thursday September 3
• Pediatric Diabetes Support Group
  Muscogee County School District Piedmont Conference Center 710 Center Street Columbus, GA 31901
  5:45 pm
Friday September 4
• Fall Universal Academic & Dyslexia Screening
  Muscogee County School District School sites
  8:00 am
Wednesday September 9
• Soulful Sounds in Columbus →
  Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center, 4225 University Ave, Columbus
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• HCHS Softball (V/JV) vs. Northgate @ home
  Harris County High School Hamilton, GA 31811
  5:00 pm
• HCCMS Softball vs. Kennedy Rd (B team)
  Harris County Carver Middle School Home
  5:30 pm
• HCCMS Volleyball vs. Glenwood
  Harris County Carver Middle School Glenwood
  6:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• HCHS Boys Basketball Workouts
  Harris County High School Hamilton, GA 31811
  6:30 am
• HCHS Volleyball (V/JV) vs. Northside/ Central PC @ home
  Harris County High School Hamilton, GA 31811
  5:00 pm
• HCCMS Softball vs. Cowan Rd (B team)
  Harris County Carver Middle School Away
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Artist/ painter wanted.
  Someone who can do a painting from photos. Want to do something special for my wife. Portrait of our past 7 dogs all in one painting. Does anyone… (Nextdoor Northridge)
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  If anyone is looking for a new companion and/or a livestock guardian dog please reach out. Bucky is looking for his furever home! As sad as it… (Nextdoor Cascade Hills)

• Group 1 Automotive, Inc. posted a job opening for Transmission Technician - Group 1 GMC Rivertown in Columbus. Apply here.
• LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Columbus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbus here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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