🌱 CPD Busts Businesses Selling Alcohol To Minors + Local Job Fair

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Columbus Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Times of sun and clouds. High: 66 Low: 42.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 75 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories today in Columbus:

1. The Columbus Police Department arrested five individuals for selling alcohol to minors during an underage alcohol purchase detail at 19 Columbus businesses on Mar. 17. Five of the 19 businesses were caught selling alcohol to minors and violating Georgia's alcohol laws. The department conducted the operations after the Special Operations Unit received multiple complaints about local businesses selling alcohol to minors. (WTVM 9)
2. On Mar. 17, Columbus police arrested 21-year-old Christian Barajas and 27-year-old Caleb Summar for armed robbery of a local Piggly Wiggly grocery store. The night manager of the Piggly Wiggly on the 4900 block of River Road told police that an unknown man pointed a gun at him and robbed the store on Mar. 11. Police found the majority of the money and other evidence at an undisclosed location in Columbus and then arrested the two suspects. (WSB-TV)
3. WTVM News Leader 9 will host a free regional job fair on Mar. 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Columbus State University Cunningham Center located at 3100 Gentian Boulevard. The event will include employers from many local professional and trade industries, including retail, auto, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, food service, education, and more. (WTVM 9)

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Today and tomorrow in Columbus:

Tuesday, March 21

• Trivia At Banks Food Hall (5:30 PM)

Wednesday, March 22

• Game Night At The Cool Place (5:00 PM)
• Butterfly Wishes: Free Wine At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Columbus Police Department released surveillance photos of two suspects who are wanted for stealing a Piedmont Medical Center employee's wallet and making fraudulent purchases. The CPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the two individuals. (Columbus Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars! The RushSouth Music Festival will take place on Oct. 14 and Oct. 15 along the Chattahoochee Riverfront in downtown Columbus! (WRBL.com)
• Looking for a new house, and want to get a better feel for what's available near you? Check out the latest homes for sale in the Columbus area, including a three-bedroom on Melford Drive for $149,900. (Columbus Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll see you around.

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!