Today
in Columbus
Monday, June 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police responded to a shooting near Celia Drive in Columbus—one person sustained non-life-threatening injuries as the investigation continued. WTVM
- ➤ Columbus police are investigating the death of 24-year-old Rownee Ortiz-Ocasio following a home invasion at the Azalea Ridge Apartments on Boxwood Blvd — no arrests have been made yet. WTVM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After beating the Clarksville Chiefs 20-14 in the Eastern Conference Championship on Saturday, the Columbus Storm earned a spot in the ADPFL Championship—where it will face the Port City Vikings on June 14 in New Orleans. WTVM
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Luke Brown & The Jubilee Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — The Loft — Buy Tickets — Enjoy a captivating blend of classic country soul with modern swagger.
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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.
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Columbus Area Middle & High School Camp
7:15-11 a.m. — St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School — Cost info not provided — Engage in running, conditioning, and fun activities at this enriching camp for 4th-12th graders.
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Open House in Columbus
3-5 p.m. — 507 Biggers Rd, Columbus, GA — Free entry — Explore a stunning 4,481 sq ft brick home on a serene 5.5-acre lot alongside Standing Boy Creek.
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Red S.H.O.E. Challenge: 112 Minutes in Motion
11 AM – 1 PM — Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc — Free entry — Get active indoors with the Columbus GA Alumnae Chapter for a community-focused exercise event.
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