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Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Project Prom will provide free prom dresses to high school students this weekend in Columbus (eligibility details available locally), ensuring students can attend prom in style. WTVM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Brink’s will acquire NCR Atleos in a deal valued at $6.6 billion (including 13.3M shares and $2.2B in cash) to merge their ATM and cash management services, a move expected to drive growth and deliver $200M in annual cost synergies; closing is planned for the first quarter of next year. Columbus CEO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chattahoochee Valley Community College, in partnership with Goodwill Industries, will host a Career Fair on Thursday, March 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the CVCC Gymnasium (Key Hall) where students, alumni, and the public can meet recruiters and explore job opportunities in healthcare and manufacturing. Columbus CEO
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Wisemen Multimedia announced that it will build EXE Sports — a mixed-use district combining amateur sports, retail and hospitality — in Columbus. Construction will begin late 2026 with phased openings planned for 2027 and is expected to boost tourism and create jobs. Columbus CEO
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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