Today
in Columbus
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Construction began on a new walking path in Midtown after a groundbreaking ceremony this morning at Dinglewood Park. The trail runs from near 10th Avenue to Dinglewood Park and is expected to promote healthy lifestyles and support local businesses. Columbus CEO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Muscogee County School District approved seven appointments for principal and assistant principal roles at local schools — naming Ebony Robinson at J.D. Davis Elementary and others from North Columbus, Hannan, Midland, Veterans Memorial, G.W. Carver, and Spencer high schools. The appointees bring fresh leadership to the district. WTVM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local dentist resumed practice despite a suspended license, leaving patients worried and officials reviewing licensing rules. WSB-TV
- ➤ The Columbus chapter of Jack and Jill of America hosted a water safety day at the D-A Turner YMCA where families learned CPR and swim safety tips from experts (Red Cross and White Water Express) to help parents feel confident as kids spend more time in the water this summer. WTVM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Miracle Riders are in the final stretch of the 2026 Pony Express race today at a local track as they aim for the finish, drawing a growing crowd. WTVM
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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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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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FIN FIT Workshop in Columbus
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM — The Cunningham Center — Free entry — Discover strategies to raise capital and empower your small business at this interactive workshop.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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