Today
in Columbus
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Columbus officials will host the Ride with Mayor event at Columbus Park for residents to join a group ride + further details on the route and start time will be announced soon. Columbus CEO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Musical theater fans gathered at The Loft today for the 'Gotta Sing, Broadway' sing-along party where they sang show tunes and shared a relaxed vibe as organizers encouraged future events. WTVM
- ➤ A Broadway sing-along party at The Loft drew musical theater fans who gathered to enjoy an evening of show tunes + celebrating local community spirit in Columbus. WTVM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Labor reported job gains in Columbus in April with the unemployment rate falling to 3.3% while initial job claims dropped; the metro area also saw a slight increase in employed residents. The data show improvements compared to last month and last year. Columbus CEO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The new Growing Room Early Learning Center opened on Friday morning in the Mill District with a ribbon cutting ceremony. It offers local families a childcare option through a partnership between Mill District Incorporated and Growing Room (backed by sponsors such as Georgia Power Foundation and FIS). Columbus CEO
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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