Good morning, Columbus.

On Monday, Xfinity faced over 26,000 reported outages in Columbus as users experienced TV disruptions (and the online status map did not load) while the company has yet to confirm the issue.

Last weekend, during the 81st annual scholarship pageants in Columbus, Miss Northwest Georgia Sophia Wootten (21) and Miss Capital City’s Teen Melony Tidmore (17) were crowned winners, with Wootten earning a $25,000 scholarship to compete in Miss America and Tidmore receiving $5,000 to represent in Miss America’s Teen in September.

GaDOE recognized five schools with its Creative School Arts Integration School of Excellence Award, acknowledging innovative arts integration in instruction.

The award honors Adairsville High, Baggett Elementary, Springdale Park Elementary, West Jackson Elementary, and Wynnton Arts Academy for successful teacher and community collaboration.

The Columbus Police Department canceled a missing alert for Rodney Close, former CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of the Chattahoochee Valley, after an overnight search confirmed he was safe.

A new pediatric primary care center will open soon in Columbus to spare parents from long drives to Atlanta and help local children get timely care.

Officials say the facility is designed to meet the growing needs of families.

ATTOM's Q1 2026 U.S. Home Flipping Report shows profit margins rose to 25.4 percent after seven quarters of decline — overall flips decreased while Columbus recorded a 15.2 percent rate as local investors face mixed market dynamics.

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.

Georgia Association of Water Professionals Conference & Expo

Multiple days — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — Registration required — Dive into water management solutions and network with 1200 professionals and 200 exhibitors.

July Puzzle Night

6-8 p.m. — Columbus Bound Bookshop — Free entry — Enjoy classic jigsaws and cozy vibes at this first-ever community Puzzle Night event.

Corduroy Academy AlumNight™

7-11 p.m. — Springer Opera House — Family-friendly event — Experience the heart-warming adventure of Corduroy the Teddy Bear through the department store.