Today
in Columbus
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Audrey Kittila, crowned Miss Georgia 2025, received keys to a new Kia today in a formal ceremony in Columbus. She joined the Midday show to discuss her new role and share details about her title. WTVM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested a plumber today—he is accused of stealing from several customers across the metro area after victims reported their losses. WSB-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Reagan Moore was crowned Miss Georgia's Teen 2025 today in Columbus + the pageant celebrated her poise and talent. WTVM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The first re-election for the Phenix City School Board is approaching fast as local voters will soon decide if current members continue to serve on the board—official election dates and candidate details have not yet been announced. This contest is set to affect how local schools are managed in the near future. WTVM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Columbus City Council debated whether to pay legal fees for its HR Director—some council members argued the fees were necessary while others questioned the use of public funds. WTVM
- ➤ The Columbus Consolidated Government held three public hearings this month to tell taxpayers that the millage rate for 2025 property taxes will remain unchanged even as earlier statements mentioned a potential increase—finance director Angelica Alexander confirmed this during the June 3 hearing. Columbus CEO
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Mimosas & Motivation: Brunch Vendor Expo
5-9 p.m. — 3100 Gentian Blvd, Columbus, GA — Ticketed entry — Sip, shop, and enjoy a vibrant expo featuring bottomless mimosas and inspiring connections.
-
Christmas In July Food Truck Festival
4-7 p.m. — River Oak Boutique — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of food trucks and adult beverages at this festive summer celebration.
-
Summer at the Movies Worship Experience
11:30 a.m. — Columbus State University — Free entry — Celebrate faith and community with family-friendly worship at Faith Chapel.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Character is much easier kept than recovered.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Today in Columbus
Welcome to the Today in Columbus, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Columbus, Georgia community. If you like the Today in Columbus, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Columbus.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Columbus and across Georgia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Today in Columbus
A free Columbus community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://todayincolumbus.com/sitemap