Good morning, Columbus.

Chattahoochee Valley Libraries launched a summer reading program offering games - events and prizes to help children keep up with reading during the break.

The program will run through the season to help prevent the summer slide.

Columbus Technical College students earned awards and medals at the National SkillsUSA Competition, highlighting their skills in trades like barbering and carpentry as well as team success in crime scene investigation.

The event featured CTC’s Mobile Construction Lab & hands-on activities, with support from Lowe’s boosting career readiness for students.

Men often skip preventive care, so Dr. Vipin Mathew from Piedmont Columbus Regional offers a quick health checklist during Men’s Health Month to help locals get timely checkups & better health.

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.

Star Light, Star Bright

9:30-11:30 p.m. — F.D. Roosevelt State Park — Free admission — Experience a night of sky watching with expert guidance and telescopes in a picturesque park setting.