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In today's newsletter:
- Why did Columbus Water Works' president resign during major utility projects?
- How the Pierce Chapel Road closure will change your drive
Also on today's calendar: Climate Week NYC and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 93, low: 63.
- Thursday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 92 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Columbus Water Works leadership changes as president resigns amid major projects (ledger-enquirer.com) — Columbus residents should know that Columbus Water Works president and CEO Jeremy Cummings has resigned, with longtime executive Brittany Brossett stepping in as interim leader during major wastewater and PFAS projects. She says the utility's mission and key initiatives, including capacity assurances tied to the proposed Project Ruby data center, will continue unchanged while the board plans a search for a permanent president. 
• Pierce Chapel Road to close for two weeks starting Sept. 21 (wtvm.com) — Drivers in north Columbus should prepare for Pierce Chapel Road to close for about two weeks starting Monday, Sept. 21, between US 27/SR 1 and Blackmon Road for work tied to the US 27 widening. A signed detour will route traffic via Dekalb Drive, Hancock Road, and Blackmon Road while crews lower the roadway to match the expanded highway design.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Columbus
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Tuesday September 15
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Bill Heard Theatre, 900 Broadway, Columbus
7:00 pm - 2 Days Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Training in Columbus, GA →
- September Puzzle Night at Columbus Bound Bookshop →
Columbus Bound Bookshop, 1328 13th Street, Columbus - Columbus Georgia Uptown Mystery Quest →
1000 Bay Avenue, Columbus - Planting Roots Sip, Plant & Paint →
Sticker and Stamp, 2109 Wynnton Road, Columbus - Comedy Unleashed →
The Yard, 1432 5th Ave, Columbus
6:30 pm - CSU JERSEY PARTY →
1601 5th Avenue, Columbus - 2 Days Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Training in Columbus, GA →
Regus, 5547 Veterans Parkway 1st and 2nd Floor, Columbus - PMP® Certification Training in Auburn, AL | Intensive 4-Day Bootcamp →
2nd Street, Columbus - Mixxedfit in tha Den →
Columbus Civic Center, 400 4th Street, Columbus - Climate Week NYC →
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm so thankful for my husband.
He water blasted the walkway after a very long time without it being cleaned. What a difference! (Nextdoor Lakebottom) - Happy Sunday neighbors, last week was a wonderful week at Edgewood Senior Center.
Game day Monday.... Tuesday excerises and crocheting.... Wednesday excerises and line dance class....Thrusday lunch and BINGO....Friday we made… (Nextdoor Avalon)
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Tax Clerk I G115 Tax Commissioner's Office in Columbus. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Tippah County sports roundup, Sept. 13: Walnut splits tournament; Jones, Massengill pace runners (tippahnews.com)
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