Good morning, Columbus.

Georgia REALTORS® is partnering with the REALTORS® Relief Foundation to offer housing relief funds for wildfire-affected residents in 91 counties; eligible residents need to apply by midnight July 15.

Luke’s Pub (now Angus, Luke’s Pub and Steakhouse) will open in Columbus at the former Oyster Bay building on Moon and Miller roads.

An opening date has not yet been announced.

Columbus State University women's soccer standout Madelynn Neace interned in Washington, D.C. during her senior semester via a Thayer Scholarship and will return this summer for a congressional internship with Rep. Barry Loudermilk + advance her public service career.

Columbus State University announced that 1,080 undergraduates made the Spring ’26 President’s and Dean’s Lists, representing nearly 20% of students.

The lists include achievements in the Colleges of Arts, Business & Technology, Education & Health Professions, and Letters & Sciences.

Due to forecast storms, the diverging diamond change at Buena Vista Road on I-185 is delayed and will run from Friday, June 5 at 7 p.m. to Saturday, June 6 at 6 a.m. if conditions allow; the bridge will be closed and only right-turn drivers can access the interchange.

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.

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.

Legacy of Legends

6:30-9 p.m. — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — Ticket cost per attendee — Celebrate the impactful legacies of fathers and father figures through heartfelt recognition and a four-course meal.

I Feel Good: A Tribute to James Brown

2-4 p.m. — Springer Opera House — Ticketed event — Experience a high-energy tribute with all of James Brown's greatest hits and vibrant performances.

Columbus Clingstones vs. Rocket City Trash Pandas

7:06 p.m. — Golden Park — Tickets starting at $46 — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup in the heart of Columbus.