Today
in Columbus
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Columbus Fire and EMS and MCSO are hosting the Big Heroes for Little Heroes Cook-off in Columbus—an event that brings community members together in a friendly cooking contest to honor local heroes. WTVM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Travis Caleb Decker, a 32-year-old former infantryman at Fort Benning from 2018 to 2020, is accused of killing his three daughters — 9-year-old Paityn, 8-year-old Evelyn, and 5-year-old Olivia — after they did not return from a custody visit; their bodies were found near his truck at a campground in Leavenworth, Washington and law enforcement is still searching for him. WSB-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Columbus will host the 80th Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia Teen Scholarship competition next week. Ninety-three contestants arrived Friday in Fountain City and will be introduced at the Columbus Trade Center—53 for Miss Georgia and 40 for Miss Georgia Teen with over $83,000 in scholarships available; the winner will be crowned at 5 p.m. on June 14th. News 3
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to rank Columbus jobs that require a graduate degree+the analysis shows that family medicine physicians earn a median annual wage of $198,990 while pediatricians, dentists, and pharmacists also offer high pay; the report notes that graduate degrees result in lower unemployment rates but come with rising tuition and increased student debt. WSB-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia Teen scholarship competitions are underway as contestants compete for academic scholarships and state honors — officials will announce winners after judging rounds. WTVM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Columbus officials announced that Georgia House Bill 582, known as the Survivor Justice Act, will take effect in July to let domestic violence survivors have past abuse evidence considered at trial—researcher Jaketra Bryant said many women in prison were affected by domestic abuse. The retroactive law aims to help those who defended themselves and change how abuse cases are handled in the court system. WTVM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials have warned Columbus residents that the risk of heat-related illnesses is rising as summer nears, noting that ignoring early signs like stopping to sweat and difficulty walking can lead to severe heat stroke. Dr. Siraj Abdullah from Piedmont Columbus Regional advises affected individuals—especially children, the elderly and those on certain medications—to rest and rehydrate immediately if symptoms appear. News 3
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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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Senior Living Community On-Site Tour
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Oaks at Maple Ridge — Free entry — Explore top-rated senior living options and discover award-winning facilities and friendly staff.
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Mortgage Fair
4-7 p.m. — Columbus Civic Center — Free admission — Explore mortgage options and connect with top lenders to start your journey toward homeownership.
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Win-Win Workroom - Speed Networking
6-9 p.m. — F&W Control Tower — Registration required — Engage in a dynamic speed networking experience that fosters business partnerships and collaboration.
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