🌱 Mayor Hosts Let's Talk Columbus + Local Travels To Store After Shot

Hi all. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Columbus Patch newsletter — here to impart all the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Nice with plenty of sun. High: 85 Low: 56.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice. High: 80 Low: 54.

Here are the top three stories today in Columbus:

1. On Wednesday, May 31, Mayor Skip Henderson will hold a “Let’s Talk Columbus!” townhall forum to "provide the current status of the city," for citizens to ask city officials questions, and for citizens to come together and discuss their city. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the city council chambers at the Red McDaniel City Services Center. Any citizens who cannot make the meeting in-person can email their question to MayorsOffice@ColumbusGA.org and view the forum on the CCG-TV channel, YouTube, and the Mayor’s Facebook page. (WTVM 9)
2. Columbus Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on 150 block of 31st Avenue in Columbus on May 23. The female victim traveled to the Circle K on the corner of Wynnton Road and Brown Avenue and was then taken to the hospital. She is reportedly in stable conditionafter being treated for multiple gunshot injuries. (WTVM 9)
3. Chairman David Shafer announced a third Republican presidential candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy, will speak at the state convention at the Convention & Trade Center in Columbus. Ramaswamy will speak on Jun. 9, former President Donald Trump will speak on Jun. 10, former Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson will attend the Victory Breakfast on Jun. 10. According to Shafer, at least two more presidential candidates are considering attending as well. But several top Georgia Republicans will not attend including Gov. Brian Kemp, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and Attorney General Chris Carr. (WRBL)

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Today and tomorrow in Columbus:

Thursday, May 25

• National Wine Day At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)
• Columbus Got Talent At After 5 Sports Bar Grill (8:00 PM)

Friday, May 26

• Columbus Music Revival At Everything Musical (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Now that school is done, it's time to think about summer camp! View the link to see some great local options in the Columbus area including Alicia Menzie’s Dance Company, the YMCA of Metro Columbus, and Columbus Parks and Recreation's STEAM-based summer programs.(WTVM 9)
• On May 23, the Crunch Franchise announced its new $5 million Columbus location will open in the fall. Crunch Columbus will be located at 2925 Manchester Expressway, a newly renovated 45,000-square-foot fitness facility that was previously occupied by Best Buy. (PR Newswire)
• Authorities are searching for 17-year-old Faith Honesty Allen, who went missing after being released from the Henry County Jail. Her mother believes Faith is in the Columbus area. The teen is considered critically missing and anyone with information should contact Detective L. Smallwood at 678-782-6309. (WTVM 9)
• Looking for the perfect new home in Columbus? Check out all the local options, including a "fixer-upper" three-bedroom on Fulton Avenue for $14,900 or a cute yellow two-bedroom on NW Neill Drive for $85,000. (Columbus Patch)

That's it for today. 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!