Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
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🏘️ Community
The Miracle Riders reached Iowa as part of their cross-country fundraiser to support CSU students.
The team is now one step closer to its goal as it continues its journey.
Dinglewood Park Trail broke ground today — the project is expected to open next summer to boost local recreation.
💼 Business
A Columbus hiring event will offer over 1,000 job openings at a local venue soon + job seekers and local businesses are set to connect to boost employment.
🎭 Culture
MercyMe will launch its fall tour to Columbus when it kicks off on Oct.
8 at the Columbus Civic Center. The tour will span 24 cities and feature guest artists Jeremy Camp, Tim Timmons & Sam Wesley with hits like I Can Only Imagine.
🌲 Environment
Columbus will warm up this weekend amid lingering storms.
Friday brings cool early temperatures in the 40s then sunny skies leading to low 80s by night; Sunday is forecast to near 90 with some showers, and Monday and Tuesday may see brief rain as a high pressure ridge weakens.
🏛️ Government
Russel County residents will vote on a school tax measure (May 15 to 17) as part of the local election to support school funding.
📰 Lifestyle
Gypsy (pet of the week) and other adoptable pets are waiting at Paws Humane Society in Columbus for locals to visit during regular hours.
🎉 Columbus Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Columbus Clingstones vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos
2:05 – 9:05 PM — Golden Park — Tickets starting at $46 — Experience Southern League baseball with a local flair in an updated historic ballpark.
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