Today
in Columbus
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Exchange Club celebrated Black History Month today in Columbus with a focus on how Black history is American history and the role journalists + media have in making today's history. Club leaders also seek new members to continue its 70-year mission, including fighting child sex abuse. WTVM
- ➤ WTVM is holding its annual Blanket Drive drop-off event today, giving residents one final chance to donate blankets to support Hope Harbour. WTVM
- ➤ The 2026 Blanket Drive delivered donated blankets to Hope Harbour today; Columbus volunteers collected + distributed donations to supply local families with winter warmth. WTVM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley held its Youth of the Year event Wednesday, recognizing community leadership and announcing finalists including Breyana Anyaegbunam (18), a G.W. Carver High School senior who has grown more confident over eight years at the club. WTVM
- ➤ Columbus State University will host its Legacy Celebration banquet on Wednesday, March 25 at the Cunningham Center to honor campus and community leaders, with keynote T. Dallas Smith speaking. Online award nominations are open until Feb. 20 and tickets are on sale until March 6. Columbus State University
- ➤ More than half of this year's Muscogee County Teacher of the Year honorees are Columbus State grads, and the district-level winner will be announced on Thursday, May 7 at the Columbus Convention & Trade Center. Gala tickets for $70 go on sale March 23 at the RiverCenter Box Office. Columbus CEO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ EMA Director Chance Corbett met with Derek today to outline key severe weather preparedness measures (including emergency kit tips and local alert systems) so Columbus residents can protect themselves during storms. WTVM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local experts stress the warning signs of teen dating violence and advise parents to watch for sudden changes in behavior among teenagers. An event to teach healthy relationship tips is scheduled on Feb. 19 at Franck Chester Recreation Center. WTVM
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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K-POP Warriors
7-8:30 p.m. — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — Family-friendly event — Experience vibrant K-Pop music and dance in an action-packed live show for all ages.
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Columbus Varsity Baseball at Kendrick
5:30-7:15 p.m. — Kendrick High School — Free entry — Watch the Kendrick varsity baseball team take on Columbus in a home conference matchup.
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Liberty Theatre 5k
1-5 p.m. — 813 8th Ave, Columbus, GA — Registration fees apply — Participate in a fun community run supporting the historic Liberty Theatre.
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