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In today's newsletter:

  • What Columbus firefighters discovered at the Manchester Expressway Cook Out
  • Why Columbus' ballpark is getting a new name and statue
  • How a nearby Americus killing connects to a recent Columbus homicide

Also on today's calendar: Fall 2026 Registration and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Humid with a shower, temps: high: 88, low: 72.
  • Wednesday: A couple of showers; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fire reported at Cook Out restaurant on Manchester Expressway (cnaw2news.com) — A fire at the Cook Out on Manchester Expressway in Columbus was quickly contained Sunday evening, with no interior damage reported. Firefighters limited flames to a corner of the roof, and investigators are probing whether lightning played a role. The restaurant is expected to reopen Monday, minimizing disruption for nearby customers and workers.
   

• Synovus Park officially becomes Pinnacle Park (wrbl.com) — Columbus baseball fans will soon cheer at Pinnacle Park, the new name for the Clingstones' home ballpark following Synovus' merger with Pinnacle. The team also unveiled a statue honoring industrialist Theodore Golden, recognizing his role in creating the original stadium and his long-lasting impact on Columbus' baseball tradition and community investment.
   

• Americus Police Department, GBI investigating homicide that leaves one man dead (wrbl.com) — Police in nearby Americus are investigating a late-night shooting that left one man dead, and the story also points to a recent Columbus homicide on Shelby Street. For Columbus residents, it underscores ongoing violent crime concerns across west-central Georgia and encourages anyone with information about the Americus case to contact local authorities as the investigation continues.
   

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  • Found this sweet girl on Ritch haven road near Morningside church!
    She has an injured paw and it's pretty swollen. Unfortunately she is not chipped. She's currently being treated for her paw. Please lmk if this is… (Nextdoor Morningside)
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    We celebrated Judith's birthday...Ms. Carrie completed the blanket & I got a picture of Angie's first hat....I hope you all have a wonderful Labor… (Nextdoor Avalon)
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  • Stained glass work being done at West Point Presbyterian (lagrangenews.com)
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  • Latin American Families Find a Fragile Refuge Beside Georgia's Vast Detention Machine (latinamericanpost.com)

LaGrange

  • LaGrange coach previews season opener against Point University (wtvm.com)
  • 22 Gulfstream Dr, LaGrange, GA 30241 (redfin.com)
  • A New Year, A New Chapter: Keith and Alex's Engagement Session in LaGrange, GA (savannahherald.com)

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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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