Good morning, Columbus.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Columbus will offer fitness programs for adults and summer camps for kids ages 5 to 14 after Memorial Day through July at $90 to $135 per week, as it celebrates 170 years by providing safe, educational outings such as local field trips + fun experiences.

The annual Strut the Hooch parade returns to uptown Columbus on May 2 to honor late founder Steve Scott with a free celebration.

Residents are invited to join the festivities and remember his legacy.

The Boys + Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley hosted the Women’s Creative Collective Luncheon today to celebrate art and creativity.

Four local artists led a panel discussion and taught club members new techniques in a revamped program.

Chattahoochee Valley Libraries hosted a pimento cheese event in Columbus as part of its 250th-anniversary series that explored history, heritage, and local flavors, featuring free samples and a cookbook showcase.

Food Network judge Rebecca Lang (Pimento Cheese: The Southern Spread) led the event.

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and 12 state attorneys general have asked Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover to stop processing payments for illegal vapes from China that may harm children — following ongoing efforts to crack down on unauthorized vape sales.

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F.

King announced that Travelers filed a rate reduction today, cutting private passenger auto premiums by 10.1% for Georgia drivers. The change saves thousands of policyholders approximately $40 million in premium costs.

Georgia AG Chris Carr warned residents to avoid price gouging and contractor scams during wildfire evacuations.

Gov. Kemp declared a state of emergency on Apr. 22 to deploy state resources and urged people to verify contractor credentials (use caution during repairs).

Miles Crossing Senior Residences opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in downtown Columbus on Thursday, offering 90 affordable units for seniors (55+) with community amenities like a gym, movie theater, garden, and dog park.

The $27 million project was developed by Columbia Residential in partnership with the local Housing Authority.

Fort Benning hosted the Best Ranger Competition this month, and a duo from the 75th Ranger Regiment (SPC Caleb Godbold and Sgt. Drew Schorsch) secured their sixth win by finishing over 70 miles in 72 hours among 61 teams.

CCA Varsity Baseball Game

4:00-5:45 p.m. — St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School — Free entry — Watch the exciting showdown as St. Anne-Pacelli faces off against Citizens Christian Academy in a home non-conference game.

Do The Crawl de Mayo

4:30-9 p.m. — The Maltitude Bar at Banks — Tickets required — Celebrate early with a vibrant pub crawl filled with games, contests, and fiesta energy.

A Mother's Day Celebration

7-10 p.m. — Columbus Civic Center — Family friendly — Celebrate mothers with a special evening of appreciation and festivities.

The 4th Annual MHA Fundraiser

11 AM - 2 PM — Columbus Technical College — Free entry — Experience an immersive event connecting mental health and literacy with interactive stations and wellness vendors.