Today
in Columbus
Monday, May 5th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Jude Dream Home open house is being held at 8402 Ripple Ridge in Columbus to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital — Georgia connection. Attendees who buy tickets before May 23 may win the Bee Smart Building home and $10,000 in furniture from Goree’s Furniture Express. News 3
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MAFEST
1 PM – 8 PM — Liberty Theatre Cultural Center — Tickets available — Celebrate music, art, and heritage in honor of Ma Rainey with live performances.
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Strategies to Secure Business Capital Workshop
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM — Prelude Events Studio — $25 for Members, $45 for Nonmembers — Learn important strategies to access business capital for your ventures.
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Startup Runway Georgia - Columbus
3-5 p.m. — Cunningham Conference Center — Apply to pitch for $10k — Local founders showcase their startups for a chance to win funding.
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Open Mic Night
4-7 p.m. — Everything Musical — Free entry — Local musicians share their talent in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Columbus River Dragons Playoff Game
7 PM — Columbus Civic Center — Lowest Price Guaranteed — Catch the Columbus River Dragons in action during their playoff run.
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Rehab 25th Anniversary Festival
5-9 p.m. — The Outskirts Sports Bar & Grill — Free entry — Celebrate 25 years of Rehab with an exciting lineup featuring music from top artists.
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Barks and Blues Music Festival 2025
3-9 p.m. — Woodruff Riverfront Park — $10 admission — Experience live music and a pet-friendly atmosphere with food, fun, and community support.
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GASROE GS3 Annual Conference 2025
12 PM – 1 PM — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — Ticket required — Train as a School Safety Team and engage with school safety professionals at this innovative conference.
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Virtual Senior Living Tour
9 AM - 7 PM — Visiting Angels — Free entry — Explore the benefits of senior living with a focus on quality care and engaging activities.
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