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Motorcycle riders raising money for Columbus hospital through 48 states

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Wednesday, May 8th, 11:08 am

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- Over the next three weeks, twelve men from Columbus will be raising funds for the Children's Miracle Network.  They're called Scott's Miracle Riders, and they left Friday morning for a 9,000 mile trip through 48 states at noon. 

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Memorial Day activities at the National Infantry Museum

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Wednesday, May 8th, 7:57 am

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center, typically
closed on Mondays, will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 27, for the
observance of Memorial Day.

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Pets of the Day: May 7

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Wednesday, May 8th, 5:11 am
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(WTVM)- Six of the pets we showcased from Columbus Animal Care and Control last week were adopted or rescued by outside groups. One dog and one cat are still available, and their rescue is urgent.

However, Animal Control has vastly improved their euthanasia rate from 80% in 2010 to 32% for the first quarter of 2013.

"Our goal is to reach the point that no adoptable animal is ever put down in Muscogee County," said Mayor Teresa Tomlinson. "Every adoptable animal needs a chance to find a forever home."

Here is a look at today's pets that need your help.

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Car vandalism runs rampant overnight

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Wednesday, May 8th, 3:26 am

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- Imagine if you left your
home to head to school or work this morning, and when you returned there was spray paint all over
your car.

That is what happened to
an entire Columbus neighborhood Monday night. The clean up continued through Tuesday
and police are looking for their suspect.

It all started overnight
in the area of Waverly and Peabody Avenue in Columbus.

It appears dozens fell
victim -- and we spoke with one of them who spent his entire morning cleaning
paint off of his car.

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Family of Majestic Sports Bar shooting victim posthumously accepts his diploma

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Tuesday, May 7th, 9:16 pm

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- More than 700 proud Columbus
State graduates walked across the stage to receive their diplomas Monday night.

The civic center was
filled with friends and family to celebrate one of CSU's largest graduating
classes.

The family of Charles
Foster, the victim of a deadly New Year's Day shooting at the Majestic Sports
Bar, was presented his bachelor's degree in arts.

Foster's mother received a
standing ovation as the degree was presented.

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School district administrators propose closing two schools

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Tuesday, May 7th, 8:59 pm

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- First there was talk of closing Edgewood Elementary school, then Monday night we learned that Marshall Middle school may be slated to close as well.

District Administrators say relief is coming to the Muscogee County district proposed to come in the tune of $9 million. That's the amount the district is expected to get if they adjust the number of students in classrooms and close Edgewood Elementary and Marshall Middle School.

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15-month-old boy killed in Columbus car crash

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Tuesday, May 7th, 4:32 am

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- A 15-month-old boy is dead following a single car accident in Columbus.

Princeton Sagoe was pronounced dead Friday night at Egleston Children's Hospital in Atlanta just after midnight.

The accident happened at Warm Springs Road and Flat Rock Road in northeast Columbus.

The baby's mother told police she became distracted when she realized her son escaped from his car seat and was standing up behind her.

As she was scolding the child in the rear view mirror, she began to drift out of her lane and nearly hit another car head-on.

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