Good morning, Columbus.

The Jordan Baseball Diamond Club will host a candlelight vigil on Jan.

29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jordan Baseball Field to honor former coach Tony Dimitri (who taught at local high schools) after he died in a side-by-side Utility Task Vehicle accident.

Children Palace Learning Center is asking local volunteers to help clean up after a fire.

The center plans a cleanup effort soon at its facility to restore its space.

A 10-year-old launched Love Like Cora to assist struggling community members in Columbus.

The initiative aims to offer ongoing local support + may expand its efforts with upcoming community events.

A Georgia economist in Columbus said slow growth and ongoing inflation will likely affect the local economy in 2026.

His forecast may help businesses prepare for the coming challenges.

Roxann Poole, a Columbus State robotics engineering graduate student, began her internship at Pratt and Whitney's Columbus Engine Center where she applies classroom skills to real-world aerospace challenges (mechanical design and programming) and shows how higher education connects with local industry.

Rainey McCullers School of the Arts in Columbus launched Georgia’s first comprehensive music technology production program today, teaching students to create beats and operate sound boards and requiring auditions for enrollment.

Community leaders hope the program — seen as a promising alternative to sports — will expand to more schools.

A new music production class set to help local students learn sound skills will start soon downtown, offering hands-on training for aspiring musicians.

Pee Dee IceCats vs. Columbus River Dragons

7:05-9:05 p.m. — Columbus Civic Center — Admission tickets required — Catch the action as the River Dragons face off against the IceCats in an exciting hockey matchup.

Monroe Academy Varsity Baseball Game

5:30-7:15 p.m. — Kendrick High School — Free entry — Witness a competitive non-conference baseball game between Kendrick and Monroe Academy.

Half Marathon at Rotary Park

8 AM – 12 PM — Rotary Park Public Restroom — Registration required — Run the scenic paths of Rotary Park in this exciting half marathon event.

Heart of a King

3-6 p.m. — Diamond Kutz — Free (RSVP required) — Celebrate the courage and resilience of young kings with grooming, conversations, and self-care in a supportive environment.

Columbus, GA Real Estate Conference 2026

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center — Registration required — A comprehensive training and networking opportunity for real estate agents to enhance their business and brand in a changing market.