Good morning, Columbus.

Liberty Bell Pool at FDR State Park in Pine Mountain will open on Saturday, May 24 for Memorial Day weekend — the largest spring-fed pool holds 500,000 gallons of cool water and features unique Hollis Quartzite Fieldstone.

It will operate from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, with a $7 admission fee ($5 for seniors and $3 for kids under three) and closes on Mondays and Tuesdays except on holidays.

The Columbus Police Department is searching for 17-year-old Harley Whitley, last seen wearing blue jeans, a black jacket, and white, green and black sneakers in the 2300 block of South Lumpkin Road at 5:30 a.m. on May 17—he weighs about 150 pounds and stands 5′9—and asks anyone with information to call 911 or contact the CPD Special Victims Unit.

Columbus Police are searching for 15-year-old Camorie McBride—she was last seen on May 16 at 10:00 p.m. near the 4000 block of Athens Court wearing a black t-shirt and light blue jeans.

Columbus State University’s Bo Bartlett Center will host the American Legend exhibition featuring rare photos from astronaut David Scott from June 3 through Aug.

2 — the free exhibit is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Goodwill of the Southern Rivers will host a multi-employer hiring event and resource fair on May 22 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Columbus Convention & Trade Center at 801 Front Avenue, where over 1,000 job opportunities and free career-readiness support will be available to local job seekers.

WTVM streamed the Loachapoka High School graduation on May 19 — the live broadcast let families and students watch the ceremony from home.

Mediacom Communications awarded Northside High School senior Elijah Hatter a $1,000 scholarship—recognizing his leadership and academic excellence—marking the 24th year of its annual World Class Scholarship Program that supports local graduates.

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working with colleagues to help Georgia small businesses by cosponsoring the Simplifying Subcontracting Act, a bipartisan bill that will ease federal contracting for local firms.

He has backed earlier measures to support veteran, women, and minority-owned businesses in winning government contracts.

Columbus River Dragons Playoff Game

7 PM — Columbus Civic Center — Lowest Price Guaranteed — Catch the Columbus River Dragons in action during their playoff run.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training

Mon-Thu, Jun 9-13 — Georgia Training Center — $2090 — Enhance your IT skills in this comprehensive 5-day course on Object Oriented Analysis and Design using UML.

From Fintech to Crypto: Insights in Software Development

5:30-7 p.m. — StartUP Columbus — Free entry — Explore innovative software development lessons from the fintech and crypto realms with local experts.

Luke Brown & The Jubilee Concert

8 PM – 2 AM — The Loft — Buy Tickets — Enjoy a captivating blend of classic country soul with modern swagger.