Today
in Columbus
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dre's Top Shelf Food Truck was spotlighted during Black History Month to honor its unique flavors and local community spirit in Columbus. The feature celebrated the owner’s dedication to serving neighbors and preserving heritage. WTVM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State officials opened a new 30-bed Operation New Hope unit (at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital on Schatulga Road) to help forensic patients transition from county jails. The facility, backed by a $1.6 million FY 2026 allocation honoring House Speaker David Ralston, has admitted its first 10 participants. WTVM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Oden and friends are available for adoption at Paws Humane Society. The shelter invites local families to visit during adoption hours and learn more about these pets. WTVM
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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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