🌱 Fatal Shooting On Steam Mill Road In Columbus + GOP Convention

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Columbus Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things happening around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny. High: 90 Low: 68.
• Sunday: A couple of thunderstorms. High: 83 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories in Columbus today:

1. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirmed that a 20-year-old female was pronounced dead at the scene of a shooting at the Cross Creek Apartments on Steam Mill Road in Columbus on Jun. 8. The Columbus Police Department said a suspect has been taken into custody and the investigation continues. No further details have been released as of Jun. 9. (WTVM 9)
2. Gov. Brian Kemp, Republican Attorney General Chris Carr, and others are boycotting Georgia’s state Republican convention, which begins today, Jun. 10, in Columbus. Kemp has begun openly criticizing Trump and believes Trump's focus on grievances and the 2020 election will repel voters. Alex Johnson, president of the right-wing Georgia Republican Assembly, has proposed to ban candidates who have wronged Trump in the past, do not adhere to the strict right-wing party faction ideas, or show "insufficient purity on abortion or taxes." According to this proposal, the state convention would vote to ban candidates from the Republican primary ballot. (KOB 4)
3. The Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition check-in will be held this weekend in Columbus at the same time as the state-wide GOP Convention. Mayor Skip Henderson said the two events will bring Columbus about $1.5 million of revenue from hotel purchases alone. Due to the other events, the scholarship competition will use the Bibb Mill Center, the Marriott Hotel, and the River Center for their various needs. (WRBL)

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Today and tomorrow in Columbus:

Saturday, June 10

• Uptown Columbus Market At 900, 1000 And 1100 Blocks (9:00 AM)
• **Kids Class** Beach Sunset At Painting With A Twist (12:00 PM)

Sunday, June 11

• Juneteenth Kickoff Day Party & Pop Up Shop At After 5 Bar And Grill (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Columbus Brick convention will be held at the Columbus Trade and Convention Center on Oct. 21-22! The weekend event will include creations from professional LEGO artists, a meet-and-greet with the cast from the LEGO Masters TV show, hands-on LEGO construction, and more. LEGO lovers of all ages can purchase tickets here for $15 and a portion of the proceeds will go to Creations for Charity. (WRBL)
• Looking for fun things to do in June? Check out upcoming events at the Columbus Civic Center! Events and activities include football games, block parties, ice skating, and more. (WRBL)
• A small baby Cardigan Welsh corgi cattle dog mix named Truly is looking for her forever home in Columbus! See Truly and more adorable adoptable pets in the Columbus area at the link. (Columbus Patch)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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!