Good morning, Columbus.

Goodwill will host a hiring event in Columbus offering over 1,000 jobs—details about the time and location will be announced soon.

Backstage has compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Columbus — the list shows local and nationwide projects offering roles with hourly rates from $20 to $93.

The list highlights scripted shows and feature films for actors seeking work in film and television — giving local talent fresh opportunities to audition.

Columbus State University named 1,202 undergraduates to its Spring President’s List and Dean’s Lists, representing over 21% of its undergraduate enrollment—804 students earned the minimum 3.80 GPA required for the President’s List while 398 reached a 3.60 GPA for the Dean’s List.

Columbus officials are partnering with planning firm Benesch to develop a safety action plan that uses crash data and community feedback — efforts aimed at reducing roadway deaths and serious injuries.

Public input from meetings and online surveys will guide changes to street design and safety policies.

A federal judge in Columbus blocked the transfer of a Venezuelan detainee from Stewart Detention Center to a terrorism confinement facility in El Salvador last Wednesday after he argued he might be labeled an alien enemy without proper due process.

The order will keep ICE from removing him until it changes its procedures to meet constitutional rules (per a recent Supreme Court ruling).

State officials are warning locals in Columbus today to stay safe over Memorial Day weekend as the Belts & Jackets tour visited the city to urge drivers and boaters to buckle up and avoid using phones while in motion.

Officials reported 259 arrests last year and 16 so far this year for DUI offenses, noting alcohol and drugs often lead to dangerous situations.

Shaw High School alumnus Steven Register—a former pitching star who played for Auburn and the Colorado Rockies and who was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer—will have a life-saving liver transplant in June in Rochester, New York after fellow graduate Kristin Johnston was found to be a matching donor. The transplant follows over 20 chemotherapy sessions and the families are raising about $20,000 for travel expenses.

Rowdy Gaines, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, urged parents to have their kids learn to swim before summer starts.

The Bradley Center (part of Saint Francis-Emory Healthcare) is working to reduce mental illness stigma in the community.

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.