🌱 Columbus Senior Receives Scholarship + TV Show To Film In Columbus

Hello again, everybody! It's Tuesday in Columbus and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 94 Low: 73.
• Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 89 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories today in Columbus:

1. Hannah Palmer, 18, of Columbus, was awarded one of Mediacom's $1,000 World Class Scholarships in recognition of her exceptional academic performance and leadership qualities. Palmer, who graduated with a 4.25 GPA, was involved in various honor societies, volunteered locally, and excelled in dance competitions. She plans to pursue speech pathology at the University of Georgia and hopes to make a positive impact on children's lives. (WRBL)
2. "Side Trails," a Western-themed TV series based on a Georgia author's novel, is set to begin filming in Columbus this summer pending a final agreement. The show will offer local residents the opportunity to be background actors, with the initial filming scheduled at the living history museum Historic Westville. The filming could also bring much-needed revenue to Westville, which temporarily closed earlier due to financial challenges. (GPB)
3. Safe Kids Columbus is seeking volunteers for the upcoming Bike Rodeo and Helmet Raffle events taking place in July. The events aim to provide helmets to over 250 children, and volunteers are especially needed for helmet-fitting positions. Training will be provided on the day of the events – Jul. 19 and Jul. 20 – and interested individuals can register for the events at the link. (Word Times Today)

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Today and tomorrow in Columbus:

Tuesday, July 4

• Trivia At Banks Food Hall (5:30 PM)

Wednesday, July 5

• Library Games At Columbus Public Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• New homes have been listed for sale in the Columbus area! Get all the property details at the link. (Columbus Patch)
• Cuteness alert: Good boy Smithy is available for adoption! See a picture of the dog who loves to play and curl up on the couch at the link. (Adoptables of Columbus Animal Care and Control Center via Facebook)
• REMINDER: Muscogee County School District will be closed on Tuesday, Jul. 4, in observance of Independence Day. Please plan accordingly! (Muscogee County School District via Facebook)

That's it for today! See you all soon for another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.