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What's up Columbus! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Did your go-to Columbus restaurant pass its latest health inspection?
  • Which films did a Columbus-based critic help crown best of 2025?
  • What changes will Phenix City’s new police chief bring next door?

Also on today's calendar: First Sign of Winter and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: A few afternoon showers, temps: high: 63, low: 45.
  • Friday: Abundant sunshine, with a high of 60 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How has your favorite restaurant done on recent Columbus inspections? See results (ledger-enquirer.com) — Columbus diners can now quickly see how local restaurants performed in recent health inspections, with links to detailed reports from September through November and a December update. The coverage also explains how Muscogee County inspections work and which violations show up most often, helping you gauge cleanliness before your next meal out.
   

• Southeastern Film Critics Association names top movies of 2025. See the list (commercialappeal.com) — A Columbus-based film critic is helping spotlight the year’s top movies, as Southeastern Film Critics Association president Scott Phillips praised horror hit “Sinners” and announced the group’s 2025 winners. The regional critics named political thriller “One Battle After Another” best film, with “Sinners” and its Memphis-connected score earning multiple major honors across categories.
   

• Joey Weierick sworn in as new Phenix City police chief (wtvm.com) — A new era in law enforcement leadership is underway just across the river, as longtime Phenix City officer Joey Weierick has been sworn in as police chief, in coverage datelined from Columbus. With 16 years in every division of the department, he’s stepping into the top job after former Chief George Staudinger’s retirement and says leading the force has been a long-term career goal.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • You are invited to pick up food and clothing for free at the RCHS Winter Wishes Food and Clothing Mobile Distribution Event tonight, Monday, December 15th from 5-7 p.
    m. at Russell County High School. Food will be distributed in a drive through at our bus loop. Cars should come through the bus loop and pull up to… (Nextdoor Wynnton)
  • I am out of the neighborhood and on my way to watch my eldest grand daughter graduate from basic training !
    I am so very proud of Chloe for choosing to serve our great nation in the ARMY! Hooahh!!! (Nextdoor Lakebottom)
  • Twin Peaks Restaurant posted a job opening for Janitor / Busser in Columbus. Apply here.
  • Builders FirstSource, Inc. posted a job opening for Load Builder II Yard/Warehouse in Columbus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbus here.

🗞 Nearby News

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LaGrange

  • Community coming together to host first annual Frank Cox Feed the Community Christmas Dinner (lagrangenews.com)
  • LPD and Sweetland to host Christmas Toy Giveaway (lagrangenews.com)
  • Man Stole Checks, Defrauded Cheshire Business, Police Say (patch.com)

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Ok Columbus! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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