Good morning, Columbus.

Safe Kids Columbus is hosting a free safety event on June 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital.

Registered families receive child safety gear, food, and a safety station passport (selecting one item) while children explore safety equipment and first responder vehicles.

7 Brew Coffee opened its new location on Monday, June 8 at 3700 Massee Lane, adding 65 jobs and donating $19,667 to Paws Humane Society; it will offer free small drinks until Friday, June 12 and host a Swag Day on Saturday, June 13 for customers who purchase a large drink.

Goodwill’s virtual career center is hosting a work-from-home job fair on June 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., connecting job seekers with over 200 remote, hybrid, and in-person positions offered by employers (USAJobs, Globe Life, and Concentrix).

Goodwill’s virtual career center will host a remote hiring event on June 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Columbus, where job seekers can chat with representatives from USAJobs+Globe Life+Concentrix about more than 200 positions.

Delta Air Lines will begin Boeing 717 service at Columbus Airport on Friday, June 12, operating select midday flights to Atlanta on Fridays and Saturdays during a summer trial period, offering 40% more capacity than its current jets (CRJ-900) and meeting strong local travel demand.

Venezuelan maestro Enluis Montes completed his degree at Columbus State after honing his craft at the Schwob School of Music, and he will serve as cover conductor for Dudamel’s final Los Angeles Philharmonic concert mid-June plus embark on performances.

He credits the campus community and expert mentorship for his success.

The Muscogee County School District is offering free summer meals at over 30 Columbus locations through June 30, with breakfast from 9 to 9:30 a.m. and lunch from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday for children under 18.

A local Social Security office error put a disabled resident at risk of losing her health insurance.

Officials are reviewing the mistake to correct the issue soon.

Residents can get a free Georgia Yellow Dot kit to store vital medical details; the kit includes a bright yellow sticker for cars or homes and a folder, with distribution available at local county tag offices, fire departments — and through the Highway Safety office.

Local health officials are raising awareness about the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease in Columbus to help residents recognize early symptoms.

Further details about the initiative will be shared as plans develop.

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.