Good morning, Columbus.

The Rotary 'Run For Mercy' 5K will take place this Saturday in Columbus, supporting local charity efforts (all ages can join).

Organizers say the run will bring the community together for a fun and healthy activity.

Gospel Roads IV concert will take place soon in Columbus to benefit the Salvation Army, and local gospel acts will perform + raising funds for community projects.

Blues Traveler will perform at RiverCenter for The Performing Arts on Sunday, May 3.

Tickets cost $37 plus fees and will go on sale Friday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. ET online and at the RiverCenter Box Office.

Columbus State University will hold its 27th Annual Guitar Symposium on Feb.

28 and March 1 at the Joyce & Henry Schwob School of Music. The two-day event features alumni Leonela Alejandro ’23 & Dragoș Ilie ’19, guest artist David Russell, masterclasses, and competitions with a livestream option online.

Whitney Hall, a Columbus State natural sciences master's graduate, credits hands-on research & faculty mentoring for inspiring her doctoral studies focused on mammal habitats and climate change.

Hall began her journey after working abroad and is now studying at Trent University in Ontario.

Alexis Smith and Sumer Thomas (Piedmont representatives) explained signs of heart problems in women and stressed the importance of regular health checks for early detection.

Columbus-based Aflac inked a seven-year deal with AMB Sports + Entertainment as the front of kit sponsor for NWSL Atlanta 2028 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with matchday activations and a retail donation campaign to benefit the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

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.

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.

Cookies with the Easter Bunny

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — Tickets required — Enjoy a morning of sweet treats and fun with the Easter Bunny.

GeorgiaFIRST Robotics: Columbus Qualifier 2026

Mar 19-21 — Columbus Civic Center — Free entry — Witness the best robotics teams in the Peachtree District compete for top honors.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

8 a.m. — Rotary Park Public Restroom — Registration required — Compete in multiple race distances and earn finisher medals in a community-focused running event.

Westfield School Varsity Baseball vs. St. Anne-Pacelli

5-6:45 p.m. — St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School — Free entry — Watch local high school baseball teams compete in an exciting conference matchup.

Jerry Seinfeld Live

8-11 p.m. — RiverCenter for the Performing Arts — Tickets from $227 — Experience a night of laughs with the legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld.