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🌱 Patch AM: How CSU’s record $322 million boost affects jobs around Columbus.
Coming up on the Columbus Patch calendar: Soulful Sounds in Columbus
What's up Columbus! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How CSU's record $322 million boost affects jobs around Columbus.
- How Parent University in uptown Columbus is helping local families thrive.
- See which Columbus nonprofits benefit from the Optimist Club's big fundraiser.
Also on today's calendar: Soulful Sounds in Columbus and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 73.
- Saturday: Hot with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 98 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Columbus State University makes nearly $322 million impact on West Georgia's economy (wrbl.com) — Columbus State University pumped nearly $322 million into the west Georgia economy in fiscal 2025, setting a new record and supporting 2,681 jobs across the region. Local leaders say CSU's growing enrollment and spending are helping drive innovation, employment, and long-term prosperity for Columbus and the broader Chattahoochee Valley. 
• Mill District launches 'Parent University' to support parents (wtvm.com) — Parents in Columbus can now tap into a new "Parent University" launched by the Mill District and United Way, with classes at Growing Room in uptown. Sessions help caregivers understand childhood trauma, improve reading habits, and connect with health, financial, and educational resources to support kids from cradle to career.
• Columbus Optimist Club raises funds for local nonprofits with 'Day of Giving' (wrbl.com) — A long-standing Columbus civic group just raised over $30,000 to support 20 local nonprofits across the Chattahoochee Valley. The Optimist Club of Columbus gathered at the Country Club of Columbus for its second annual Day of Giving, keeping every donated dollar working in the Fountain City community.
📸 Around Columbus
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Columbus
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- Fall Universal Academic & Dyslexia Screening
Muscogee County School District School sites
8:00 am - MCSD TAPP Saturday Seminar
Muscogee County School District MCPEC, Rm 2065
8:00 am - 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 - Fall Universal Academic & Dyslexia Screening
Muscogee County School District School sites
8:00 am - Soulful Sounds in Columbus →
Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center, 4225 University Ave, Columbus
7:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday September 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
- HCHS Volleyball (V/JV) @ Upson Lee
Harris County High School Hamilton, GA 31811
5:00 pm - HCHS Football (JV) vs. Northside @ home
Harris County High School Hamilton, GA 31811
5:30 pm - HCHS Softball (V/JV) vs. Lagrange @ home
Harris County High School Hamilton, GA 31811
5:30 pm - HCHS XC @ Smiths Station Panther Stages
Harris County High School Hamilton, GA 31811
5:30 pm - HCHS Football (Sub-Varsity) @ Callaway
Harris County High School Hamilton, GA 31811
5:30 pm - HCCMS Football @ Trinity Christian
Harris County High School Hamilton, GA 31811
5:30 pm
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ABM Industries posted a job opening for WGR7 Janitorial Cleaner in Columbus. Apply here.
- ServiceMASTER Restoration Services posted a job opening for Fire Cleaning Technician in Columbus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbus here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Point
- Kia K5 Generations: Everything You Need To Know In One Place (carbuzz.com)
- Callaway Resort & Gardens' newest resident needs a name (lagrangenews.com)
- 12-mile 'March Back' Marks First Milestone for Cadets (militaryspot.com)
Lumpkin
- U.S. lawmakers raise concerns at immigration detention center used for Charlotte-area detainees (wfae.org)
- Warnock Visits ICE Detention Center, Pushes for Answers on Lack of Basic Medical Care (senate.gov)
Ok Columbus! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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