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in Columbus
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Leadership Columbus will host its 2025–2026 class project presentations on Friday, May 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Columbus Chamber Boardroom, where teams will share project outcomes that tackle community needs such as workforce readiness + youth engagement + education. Columbus CEO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbus State University will honor 978 spring graduates on May 14 and 15 at the Lumpkin Center and University Hall, with Georgia State Senator Ed Harbison set to speak at the May 15 ceremony and graduates including first-generation students, athletes, and military-connected cadets. Columbus CEO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Brian Kemp signed Rio’s Law that creates voluntary license plates for drivers with autism and other developmental disabilities and mandates updated law enforcement training to ensure calm traffic stops — the law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2027. WTVM
- ➤ Georgia cities have addressed housing challenges since the pandemic as GMA held a board meeting on May 1 in College Park and officials described projects such as rezoning, affordable units + grants programs. Diverse plans from Albany, Perry and others reveal tailored local strategies to meet housing needs. Columbus CEO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital opened its new intensive care unit (ICU) to expand critical treatment for patients. The upgrade supports the hospital’s effort to meet growing community health needs. WTVM
- ➤ Piedmont Healthcare held a ribbon-cutting yesterday for its new Piedmont Specialty Pharmacy South - located at the Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus - and it will open on June 1 to offer specialized medication management for patients in fields like cardiology and endocrinology. Columbus CEO
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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.
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Girl Talk: Exploring Emotions
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Columbus Public Library — Free entry — An empowering event to explore the colors of emotions, boosting confidence and self-esteem.
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The Big Run: Global Running Day
6-10 p.m. — Big Dog Fleet Feet — Free entry — Celebrate Global Running Day with a spirited 5K run in the heart of Columbus.
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GACTE Career Tech Expo
8 a.m. — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — Free entry — Engage with industry leaders and educators on career and technical education innovations.
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Georgia Association of Career & Technical Education Summer Conference 2026
June 9-11 — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — Check the event website for fees — Engage with experts at Georgia's premier conference for career and technical education.
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