🌱 School Board Election Recount + Johnny Cash Concert Experience

Hi, everyone! My name is Sean Peek, and I'll be your new host of the Columbus Patch newsletter. Now, here's everything you need to know about what's going on in town, in five minutes or less.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny. High: 90 Low: 66.
• Sunday: Partly sunny. High: 92 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in Columbus:

1. The Muscogee County School Board called for a recount of their latest election for the District 7 seat. Both candidates Patricia Frey and Laketha Ashe, asked for a recount to give the public more confidence after Tuesday's election ended in 147 votes for Frey and 145 for Ashe. Both Ashe and Frey are newcomers to the Board and wanted to join after the former chair of District 7 resigned in April. (Subscription: Ledger Inquirer)
2. The Johnny Cash "Concert Experience" will come to Columbus on Mar. 2, 2024. The new multimedia project combines archival footage to bring the late Johnny Cash into more than 85 theaters nationwide. Tickets for the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts showing will go on sale on Jul. 24. (Pollstar)
3. If you've passed by the Krispy Kreme on Veterans Parkway sometime after Jun. 15, you may have noticed it's currently closed. According to a spokesperson for the donut shop, the store is temporarily closed for a remodel. Though details on the remodel and reopening are limited, the spokesperson reported the Columbus shop is expected to reopen later this summer. (Subscription: Ledger-Enquirer)

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Today and tomorrow in Columbus:

Saturday, June 24

• Georgia Police & Fire Games 5K At Columbus Trade and Convention Center (8:30 AM)
• Special Family Fun Saturday At National Civil War Naval Museum (12:00 PM)
• Stake & Shake Cruise-In At Southern Cruisers of Columbus (5:00 PM)

Sunday, June 25

• 2023 Schwob Summer Music Festival At Schwob Summer Music Festival (8:00 AM)
• Sunday Funday At Columbus Botanical Garden (2:00 PM)
• Mater Mania Street Festival At The corner of 38th Street (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for something to do on the Fourth of July? Visit the Phenix City Amphitheater on July 4 for music and a fireworks show. (Downtown Columbus via Facebook)
• El Primo Taqueria has been a fan favorite ever since its opening in 2020. Stop by to get a beautiful view of the Chattahoochee River while dining on delicious Mexican food. (Downtown Columbus via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— 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.