Good morning, Columbus.

Piedmont Columbus Regional has named the Columbus Police Department’s Community Policing Unit First Friday Heroes for March; a ceremony is set for Mar.

12 at 9:30 a.m. at the Public Safety Building (honoring their work to build community trust).

Collins visited Columbus today during a statewide veterans tour, meeting local service members and community leaders to discuss upcoming support initiatives for veterans.

WTVM is hosting a job fair tomorrow at Columbus State University’s Cunningham Center on Gentian Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where job seekers can network with top local employers from West Georgia - East Alabama and enjoy free parking.

DISH Network customers lost access to WTVM on Tuesday, March 10 when a renewal agreement fell through (viewers can still use an antenna to watch the free station), so many are turning to cable or streaming alternatives.

Georgia lawmakers passed a bill to require annual eye and ear screenings for pre-kindergarten to third grade students, making schools eligible for $15,000 each for necessary equipment.

The bipartisan measure aims to catch vision issues early and improve reading and learning.

71-year-old Glasenia Johnson is earning her master’s in special education at Columbus State this spring (using decades of experience to advocate for students with special needs).

Georgia's state tax collections fell to $2.12 billion in February from $2.13 billion last year, with lower individual & corporate taxes partly offset by gains in sales and motor fuel taxes.

Year-to-date revenues increased by 1.6%, demonstrating mixed fiscal performance.

Columbus City Council is reviewing a renovation plan for A.J.

McClung Memorial Stadium that may cost between $16.2 million and $19.5 million and add new synthetic turf, upgraded bleachers and locker rooms. City staff will soon present funding options and parts of the stadium may be ready by this fall.

Columbus residents voiced strong concerns about the $5B Project Ruby data center during a recent city council meeting + officials plan to review the feedback in future sessions.

Atlanta Braves are set to tour the Southeast on their Braves Country Road Trip from March through August.

Columbus will host the event on May 2 during a game at Synovus Park (fans can enjoy themed photo ops, personalized postcards and a custom state poster).

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.

Bedazzling Book Event

6-7:30 p.m. — Columbus Bound Bookshop — Free entry — Spark creativity and shine bright while transforming books with sparkling flair.

The Three Musketeers

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Springer Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling tale of friendship and adventure in this live performance.