Good morning, Columbus.

Veteran-owned Star Spangled Tea and Coffee offers flavored teas, coffees, sweet treats and snacks to veterans and first responders.

CEO Roger Owens said the business donates a portion of proceeds to veteran service organizations.

Colony Bank CEO Heath Fountain and First Reliance Bank CEO Rick Saunders represented their banks during the NYSE Closing Bell at the KBW Summer Bank Conference on July 27, following a strategic partnership to form a community banking franchise (with $5 billion in assets) serving Georgia, South Carolina and Florida.

Back to school events kicked off as Davis Broadcasting hosted a movie on the Columbus Public Library lawn and gave 475 backpacks to K12 students.

Marion County Schools banned cell phones, Phenix City held its Junior Police Academy graduation, and Columbus Tech opened a 12 million training facility named for hero.

Richards Middle School opened today as Muscogee County Schools started the school year, and Principal Duane Wizzard said the school is following Georgia's (new mobile device law) to manage student devices.

Buena Vista Road in Columbus will see overnight paving starting Aug.

3 and lasting for two weeks as crews work Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.—drivers should expect lane closures and delays and consider alternate routes.

The Columbus American Little League 12U All Stars won the state title on Aug.

3 and are preparing to compete in the Southeast Regional Tournament. The team will try to secure more wins as the competition nears.

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.