Today
in Columbus
Saturday, June 28th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Columbus is thriving as the Clingstones draw nearly 4,000 fans to home games at reimagined Synovus Park+ local shops and restaurants report more business on game days. The team is playing a 69-game home schedule that will conclude in early September. News 3
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Columbus Police are searching for 11-year-old Derrick Turpin, who was last seen near the 2000 block of Wynnton Road wearing a burgundy and gold shirt, black shorts and black crocs at 12:00 a.m. on June 27. News 3
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Labor reported that the Columbus area unemployment rate was 3.9% in May — a four-tenths increase from the previous month — as the labor force grew slightly to 128,476 and initial claims dropped to 403. The report noted that employed residents fell by 353 from April. Columbus CEO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Military officials announced that the 209th Fort Benning Military Police Detachment and the 904th Military Working Dog Detachment were honored on June 20 with the Brig. Gen. David H. Stem Award—recognizing their top-tier physical readiness, law enforcement skills and community outreach. General Gary M. Brito presented the award and noted the teams placed first among TRADOC military police detachments and were runner up for the best performing Army units. News 3
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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.
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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.
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Astronomy Night at F.D.R. State Park
9:00-11:59 p.m. — Liberty Bell Pool — Free entry — Explore the night sky with telescopes and guided tours led by the Space Science Center team.
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Summer at The Movies Celebration
11:30 a.m. — Columbus State University — Free admission — Experience a vibrant worship event for the whole family with community spirit.
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Johnny's Cowboy Rodeo
5-9 p.m. — Cooper Creek Park — Free entry — Celebrate Johnny's 25th birthday with food trucks, music, and good vibes in cowboy attire.
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Summer at The Movies at Faith Chapel
11:30 a.m. — Columbus State University — Free entry — Celebrate with a family-friendly worship experience at Faith Chapel.
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Enterprise Linux System Administration Training
Mon, Jul 28 – Fri, Aug 1 — Georgia Training Center — $2190 — Deepen your Linux skills with hands-on training in system administration.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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