Good morning, Columbus.

The William H. Spencer High School Mighty Greenwave Band partnered with the Beats and Eats Food Truck Festival to host Wave Fest on Friday, July 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.—an event featuring food trucks, water slides, a mobile gaming center, a DJ and live music.

Piedmont Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital will host a toy drive on July 24 from 1 to 6 p.m. in its main lobby, inviting local groups and residents to donate toys and essential items for children and families.

Spencer High School band is hosting Wave Fest this Friday in Columbus with Mighty Greenwave Band + Beats and Eats Food Truck Festival, offering a local celebration with music and food for community members.

Dave and Buster's is now open in Columbus, offering gaming and dining experiences (city leaders say it boosts the area's appeal for both families and businesses).

Local lettuce growers are drawing more customers today as concerns over imported lettuce contamination lead locals to choose fresh, local produce (recent contamination issues have been reported).

Dave and Buster’s is now open for business near Columbus Park Crossing.

City leaders and residents celebrated the grand opening and ribbon-cutting at 5700 Whittlesey Boulevard (near Jim 'N Nick's B-B-Q and Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers) with a performance by the Hardaway High School Band.

After extensive renovation, Columbus State’s Spencer House (built in 1913) in Oxford now offers study abroad students modern safety features, high-speed internet, and energy-efficient upgrades for its Honors College summer program.

Columbus State and Follett Higher Education are set to open *Cougar Outfitters*, a modern on-campus store offering affordable course materials, tech services and branded apparel.

The store will host interactive kickoff events from Aug. 10 to 21, helping students easily access essential materials and connect with campus spirit.

1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan—25, a local resident, died in an Iranian missile and drone attack on Saturday.

His family said he was set to marry and attend law school and will use his death gratuity to launch a scholarship honoring his service.

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper announced the 'Meet Me at the Market' campaign to boost farmers markets statewide through Spotlight Markets and special promotions.

The initiative includes the West Georgia Farmers Cooperative Farmers Market in Columbus (one of ten) and aims to connect consumers with local produce today.

A WalletHub report released Monday, Jul.

20 ranks Columbus 67th among midsize cities and 168th overall for first-time homebuyers+ highlighting the city as a favorable market for newcomers.

Princess For a Day

9 AM - 12 PM — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — $15-$40 — Watch your little ones experience a magical day filled with princess-themed activities and fun.