Good morning, Columbus.

Custom Canine Unlimited opened a new dog training facility in Columbus on December 15, 2025.

The facility offers obedience, behavior modification, law enforcement K9, and working dog training (serving pet owners and professionals) with structured, results-driven methods.

Columbus Botanical Garden will host Camellias & Cocktails in the Garden tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will feature camellia-inspired drinks, charcuterie boards, tours, and warming fire pits ahead of Saturday’s Camellia Fest.

Columbus Botanical Garden will host Camellias and Cocktails, where attendees can admire blooming camellias and sample creative cocktails.

Lauren Money noted the event will offer a unique blend of nature and refreshment, with more details coming soon at the garden.

J.D. Myall discussed her upcoming science fiction novel 'Heart’s Gambit' today, explaining how its imaginative twists and adventurous themes will offer readers a fresh take on classic storytelling.

Breyana Anyaegbunam, an 18-year-old senior at Carver High, won the Boys and Girls Clubs Youth of the Year award Thursday night and received the $2,500 John B.

Woodruff Jr. Scholarship plus a two-year ride to Columbus Technical College.

A Fort Benning-trained soldier will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his bravery in service.

Officials said the award will be presented at a local military ceremony honoring his legacy.

Organizers held the second annual 'Shot to Remember' golf tournament at the Country Club of Columbus today to raise funds for Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers in the Chattahoochee Valley - the Dancing Stars event will follow at 6 p.m. March 12 at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center.

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.

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.

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.

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.