Coronavirus live updates May 19: Columbus humane society giving away pet food, other news
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Paws Humane opens second pet food pantry
A temporary pet food pantry will open Saturday to help pet owners, organizations and animal rescues during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Paws Humane will offer free dog food assistance and distribution not only to pet owners in the Chattahoochee Valley, but also to its regional shelter partners in neighboring counties like Russell, Harris, Troup and Meriwether. The shelter received 68,000 pounds of Landmark by American Journey dog food from Best Friends Animal Society and its corporate partners.
“Paws Humane Society is committed to the residents of Columbus and the Chattahoochee Valley in meeting the needs of families, community and other rescue organizations, facing food insecurity for their pets,” Paws Humane Society CEO Tricia Montgomery said. “The response has been overwhelming and the support, even more so. We are leaning on each other and learning what it truly means to be a community.”
Paws Humane Society is located at 4900 Milgen Road in Columbus. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and the pantry is open to all pet owners in the Chattahoochee Valley needing dog food assistance.
No appointment is necessary.
Due to the specific donation received, only Landmark by American Journey Dog Food is available.
Some Columbus parks and rec facilities start re-opening
Columbus facilities are starting to open up after two months of coronavirus-related closures, starting with city buildings like the government center and parks and recreation amenities like Lake Oliver Marina off River Road.
Here’s a list of places now open and those still closed.
How do I vote in Columbus? What to know about mail-in ballots, early voting during COVID-19
Early voting is now open as of Monday.
As Georgia’s voting begins, the elections office in Columbus, GA is issuing more than 17,000 mail-in ballots to voters avoiding election polls during coronavirus outbreak.
Here’s more info on how to send in your ballot, why the Council District 4 race is listed twice and more.
