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in Columbus
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pinnacle Financial Partners announced plans to expand its uptown operations after merging with Synovus by leasing 31,000 sqft at Synovus Place along the riverfront. Construction will begin soon and the new workspace for 125 tech team members is expected in the first quarter. WTVM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Actor VJ Roberts and Kanise Wiggins shared details on an upcoming film premiere & the 5th annual Juneteenth celebration that will take place in Columbus. The events will honor local heritage and spotlight community talent. WTVM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Calvary Christian School named Matt Ward as its new varsity baseball coach and assistant coach Wade Pirkle will join him. Ward, who coached at St. Anne Pacelli and Valley High, and Pirkle (a Hardaway High graduate) bring local and college experience to lead the school’s rich baseball tradition. WTVM
- ➤ Nathaniel Petallar, a Columbus State graduate, said his spring internship at the governor’s office and Thayer Scholarship ignited his legal career goals and public service ambitions, and he plans to build on these experiences before applying to law school. Columbus State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce is reviewing public concerns about a possible data center by proposing ordinance changes (including guardrails in the Technology Overlay District) to protect the area's character, though no project exists yet. Local mayoral candidates have shared their opinions on the plan. Columbus CEO
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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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