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• 'He saved me': Man allegedly shot, killed while defending fiancée in 'verbal altercation' (local12.com) — A 34-year-old man was fatally shot outside a Columbus Motel 6 after reportedly defending his fiancée during a family argument, according to police and relatives. Officers say 24-year-old Tavarus Toliver has been charged with murder and a firearm offense and is being held in Muscogee County Jail, leaving loved ones mourning a man they describe as a devoted partner and uncle.
• Georgia lieutenant governor candidates express views on large data centers (wrbl.com) — State lieutenant governor candidates are weighing in on how massive data centers could affect power bills, eminent domain, and local control in communities like Columbus. Both Democrat Josh McLaurin and Republican Greg Dolezal question current tax breaks and want stronger rules to protect residents and local governments from being stuck with infrastructure costs.
• Waycross Corps History (salvationarmyusa.org) — Columbus appears in a rich history of how The Salvation Army spread across Georgia, with a local corps established here in 1895 as the movement expanded beyond Atlanta and Augusta. The article traces early struggles, statewide growth, and today's wide range of services, from shelters and youth programs to disaster response, all supported by ongoing community donations.
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