Today
in Columbus
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Uptown Columbus Market Days on Broadway returns on Saturday, April 4 and runs every Saturday through the end of August from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. along the 1000–1200 blocks of Broadway and 12th Street; vendor applications are now open for makers offering handmade and homegrown goods. Columbus CEO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported that Georgia gas prices remained at $2.66 per gallon as of Monday, meaning Columbus-area drivers may pay about $39.90 for a typical 15-gallon fill-up, though prices may vary day-to-day. Columbus CEO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbus State University's annual Legacy Celebration banquet is set for March 25 at the Cunningham Center + will feature keynote speaker T. Dallas Smith and honor twelve campus and community leaders, with nominations open until Feb. 20 and tickets on sale until March 6. Columbus CEO
- ➤ Students in the Cybersecurity Nexus Program at Columbus State University have built technical skills and professional confidence to earn quick job offers + launch promising cybersecurity careers. The 12-month course at the TSYS Center for Cybersecurity has transformed lives and is shaping the local tech future. Columbus State University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local meteorologists in Columbus are using a new mapping tool to predict potential flooding from heavy rains. The system will help officials monitor rising water levels & prepare the community during storm events. WSB-TV
- ➤ Keep Columbus Beautiful invites residents to join the 49th Annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Chattahoochee Promenade (next to Coca-Cola SpaceScience Center). The event will feature a rare Florida Torreya planting along with free food, demos, and tree seedlings. Columbus CEO
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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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ISPA EXPO 2026
March 10-12 — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — Registration Required — The premier event where the mattress industry's people, products, and possibilities connect.
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