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Jessica Tran
Jessica Tran
Reporter · Columbus, GA
A Columbus native with a degree in Communications from Columbus State University, Jessica has been active in community journalism for 6 years, often contributing to community-focused publications. She is dedicated to amplifying the voices of local residents.
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COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Consolidated Government will hold a ceremony Friday, Nov. 13, at 1:30 p.m. to mark the renaming of the Boxwood Recreation Center as the Jerry “Pops” Barnes Recreation Center.The renaming honors Barnes for his public service to Columbus, including his time representing District 1 on the Columbus Council, the city said.The ceremony will take place at the recreation center, located at 1068 Enoch Drive.The city invited residents and members of the media to attend.For more information, contact Holli Browder, Parks and Recreation director, at [email protected] or 706-255-4658.Ceremony detailsDate and time: Friday, Nov. 13, at 1:30 p.m.Location: Boxwood Recreation Center, 1068 Enoch Drive, Columbus, GA 31906
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