Good morning, Columbus.

The local food pantry warns its supplies are low as summer demand increases.

Volunteers ask residents to donate food or funds + support efforts to ensure needed assistance remains available.

Registration is open for the 4th annual Rivertown Hairstyling and Backpack Giveaway set for Aug.

1 at Rivertown School of Beauty at 3625 Manchester Expressway. Children ages 5 to 16 who register in advance can receive a backpack and hair services with no walk-ins accepted.

Orchard View Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center hosted its third annual beauty pageant Tuesday afternoon off Whitesville Road, where five residents competed in singing + poetry.

Former teacher Gladys Kimble won and will represent the center at a statewide pageant.

Orchard View is hosting its third annual beauty pageant for local residents.

The event will feature community participants showcasing talent and style as part of a cherished local tradition.

Dr. Judith Livingston — a full professor at Columbus State University — was selected as one of only 16 Georgia educators to be named a 2026–27 Governor’s Teaching Fellow, recognizing her innovative approach to teaching.

The fellowship will support her efforts to enhance classroom practices this academic year.

Local veterinarians advise pet owners to watch for signs of overheating as extreme heat persists today and recommend small routine changes to keep pets cool and safe in Columbus.

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.