Good morning, Columbus.

Parents in Columbus can soon rely on community organizations to offer hot summer meals for children once school is out.

Feeding programs will expand from 26 to 41 sites (serving up to 5,000 meals daily) while district programs provide meal packages to support working families.

Columbus Botanical Garden will host the Chattahoochee Valley Daylily Festival on May 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The festival will feature 25 local vendors, a daylily class at 1:00 p.m. and a daylily show at 1:30 p.m. (guests will receive a free daylily while supplies last) with admission fees of $10 for nonmember adults, $5 for CBG members and $5 for kids 4 and older.

Bay Avenue Park in Columbus officially reopened today after upgrades expanded its playground by 1,100 square feet, added swings for older children, improved the splash pad’s electrical systems, replaced the bounce-proof flooring and installed new shade structures—boosting safety for local kids. The $445,000 project, started last November and funded by a local campaign and a City donation from Councilwoman Joann Cogle, faced delays when contractors hit a waterline—slowing work—before finishing today.

Columbus Police are asking the public to help find 14-year-old Elijhawon Hill, a runaway last seen on May 17 at 2:00 p.m. near the 200 block of 28th Avenue where he wore black sweatpants, a black sweatshirt and black sneakers (if you have information, call 911, 706-225-3449 or 706-225-4367).

Columbus police are searching for 14-year-old Elijhawon Hill, who was last seen on May 17 in the 200 block of 28th Avenue wearing black sweatpants, a black shirt, and black sneakers—if you have information, please call 911 or the CPD Special Victims Unit at 706-225-3449.

During AAPI Heritage Month, senior taekwondo instructor Daniel Bellware teaches young people in Columbus by preserving Korean traditions (such as Korean script on uniforms) and core values like self-control, integrity and perseverance.

His studio honors a heritage that began in Asia and spread to America in the 1950s, keeping martial arts influential in our community.

WTVM will stream the Marion County High School graduation today — four additional graduation ceremonies will also be shown on WTVM.

Today, WTVM will stream Spencer High School graduation live from the school campus — the station will also stream four additional ceremonies throughout the day.

Carver High School will announce its new head football coach tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the auditorium (3100 8th Street) after former coach Pierre Coffey left to become principal at Stewart County High School.

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.

Knoxville Smokies at Columbus Clingstones Match

1-4 p.m. — Golden Park — Ticket includes all-you-can-eat — Celebrate summer with a vibrant baseball game featuring local teams.