Good morning, Columbus.

Ft. Benning announced its annual Independence Day celebration with parades+fireworks and family-friendly activities.

The event will be held on July 4 at Ft. Benning and will feature local vendors and community fun.

Columbus Police celebrated National Donut Day today by raising funds for Special Olympics programs at a local precinct, inviting community members to support the cause.

Fort Benning hosts its annual Independence Day celebration on June 27 from 4-11 p.m. at York Field + multiplatinum acts Gavin DeGraw and Plain White T’s will perform while families enjoy a kids zone, food trucks, military displays and a fireworks show in honor of America turning 250.

Local transportation officials announced that the Buena Vista Road bridge is closed tonight (for repairs) and advised motorists to take alternate routes in 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.

4th Annual 706 Day Festival

4-8 p.m. — Woodruff Riverfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate with music, food, and family fun at this vibrant community festival.