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🌱 Patch AM: Soulful Sounds in Columbus and 11 more events
Spotted on the Columbus calendar: Fall Universal Academic & Dyslexia Screening
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Coming up on the calendar:
- Fall Universal Academic & Dyslexia Screening at Muscogee County School District
- Pediatric Diabetes Support Group at Muscogee County School District
- Fall 2026 Universal Behavior Screening at Muscogee County School District
... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!
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- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 96, low: 72.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Columbus
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- Fall Universal Academic & Dyslexia Screening
Muscogee County School District School sites
8:00 am - Pediatric Diabetes Support Group
Muscogee County School District Piedmont Conference Center 710 Center Street Columbus, GA 31901
5:45 pm - Fall Universal Academic & Dyslexia Screening
Muscogee County School District School sites
8:00 am - Fall 2026 Universal Behavior Screening
Muscogee County School District School sites
8:00 am - Soulful Sounds in Columbus →
Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center, 4225 University Ave, Columbus
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
- HCHS Softball (V) @ Perry
Harris County High School Hamilton, GA 31811
5:00 pm - HCCMS Softball vs. Greenville (B team) / Trinity Christian (A team)
Harris County Carver Middle School Home / Away
5:30 pm - HCCMS Softball vs Greenville
Harris County High School Hamilton, GA 31811
5:30 pm - HCCMS Volleyball vs. Heard
Harris County Carver Middle School Heard
6:00 pm - HCHS Girls Basketball Conditioning
Harris County High School Hamilton, GA 31811
6:30 am - HCHS Volleyball (V/JV) vs. Hardaway/ Smiths Station @ home
Harris County High School Hamilton, GA 31811
5:00 pm - HCCMS Softball vs. Rehoboth Rd. (B team)
Harris County Carver Middle School Away
5:30 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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Maeve was lost on August 29, 2026 in Columbus, GA 31906 near Owsley ave and 13th Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor East Highland) - This is my first time posting, so I hope I am doing this correctly.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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