Today
in Columbus
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Luke’s Pub & Steakhouse will open on Thursday, May 22 in the building that once housed Crickets and Tidbits at 14661 GA 18, two miles west of Pine Mountain. The new restaurant is expected to bring renewed energy to a space well known by local residents. Columbus CEO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Columbus police are searching for Amber Wright, who was last seen on April 30 in the 4400 block of Chalfonte Drive—she is 25 years old, 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs 115 pounds and has dyed pink hair and hazel eyes. WTVM
- ➤ Columbus Police are seeking help to locate 15-year-old Larry Wallace Jr. who was last seen on May 10 at around 10 p.m. in the 1300 block of 20th Street wearing a black shirt, multi-colored shorts — blue Jordan shoes and described as 5′07″ tall with black hair, brown eyes and weighing 125 lbs. WTVM
- ➤ Nine people picked up by the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office pled guilty to selling drugs, with Tommie Mullins, Jr. to get 20 years and others facing long sentences while federal sentencing is set for Aug. 7—part of a big sweep that saw more than 100 people arrested during Operation Sweet Silence. News 3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbus State University graduates celebrated their graduation day — many detailed plans for future careers or further education during the event. Columbus CEO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Governor Kemp signed House Bill 579—a law that speeds up professional licensing by letting qualified applicants get temporary licenses without long board reviews—and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said the change will open work pathways and help local businesses grow. Columbus CEO
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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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Fantasia Concert Featuring Anthony Hamilton
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Columbus Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable night of soulful performances by Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton.
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The MED Gala
6-10 p.m. — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — Fundraising event — Celebrate veteran physicians while enjoying a glamorous evening of dining and entertainment, benefiting future medical professionals.
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