Columbus Youth Programs Receive Funding to Help Combat Crime in Community

Friday, September 8th, 2023

Victims of crimes in our area are getting younger and younger, according to a local coroner. So much so that an organization is investing more than $50,000 into local youth programs.

40% percent of deaths in Georgia are homicides. To make matters worse, firearms are the leading cause of death among children and teens in the state, with Muscogee County leading the way as one of the top three cities for those types of deaths, according to Every Town for Gun Safety.

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