🌱 Park Shooting Dwindles Sport Teams Support + Linwood Cemetery Tour

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Columbus Patch newsletter. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High: 91 Low: 69.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid. High: 96 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories today in Columbus:

1. After the Shirley B. Winston Park shooting in May, parents are pulling children out of the park’s T-Ball, baseball, and softball leagues. The junior-senior softball team was unable to attend a recent tournament due to players dropping out. Since the event, visitors at the Columbus park have noticed an increase in patrol cars and are hoping additional security measures will continue the support of the local sports teams. (Ledger-Enquirer)
2. It’s not October yet, but on Jul. 15, you can enjoy an educational tour of the Historic Linwood Cemetery in Columbus. Linwood Cemetery was the very first cemetery in Columbus, opening in 1828, and is full of rich history and beauty. The Atlanta Preservation Center is hosting the tour, which is two hours in duration. Tickets are required and can be purchased here. (Eventbrite)
3. Looking for a fun family activity here in Columbus? Don’t miss The Mayor’s Summer Reading Club and Literacy Alliance event for kids at Mildred L. Terry Library at 10:30 a.m. Read stories with members of the Chattahoochee Monsters and Chatt-a-Hoots, and enjoy free books, activities, and more! The event is ideal for children under five but all ages are welcome to attend. (Columbus Family Connection)

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Today and tomorrow in Columbus:

Tuesday, July 11

• Coffee And Coloring: An Adult Afternoon At North Columbus Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Glowrious VBS Let Your Light Shine At 447 Andrews Rd (6:00 PM)

Wednesday, July 12

• Power Meal Bible Study At Bread of Life Church Columbus (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A few officers from the Columbus Georgia Police Department were honored with a nice lunch from Chief Stoney Mathis after recovering a critical missing woman. You can read more about the heroic rescue here. (Columbus Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Don’t miss the next North Columbus Public Library Plant and Seed swap on Jul. 15 at 3:00 p.m. If you have a plant or seeds that you’re interested in trading, ensure they are healthy and properly labeled! (Chattahoochee Valley Libraries via Facebook)
• The Fountain City Tattoo Expo is gearing up for September! Artists and vendors will be in the South Hall of the Columbus, Georgia Convention and Trade Center. You can purchase tickets in advance here. (Columbus, Georgia Convention & Trade Center via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today!

— 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.