Good morning, Columbus.

More than 100 teens participated in a free summer gaming program Saturday night featuring contests in games including Fortnite (College Football 26 added extra fun).

The event provided local youth a safe space to connect and enjoy friendly competition.

Dress for Success Georgia rebranded and expanded its programs statewide to offer career training, digital skills & leadership resources to women.

The mobile career center, an electric van donated by Mercedes-Benz USA, will serve communities facing transportation and digital access barriers.

Kroger plans to return to Columbus with a new store at 6770 Veterans Pkwy (the former Winn-Dixie site).

Contractor bids for the project closed on Monday, Aug. 10.

In 2025, Georgia homeowners faced a 7.3% rise in insurance rates due to stronger storms & higher rebuilding costs, according to a LendingTree analysis.

The study shows that climate pressures intensified expenses for policies statewide.

Columbus State University has named Dr. Bryan Banks as dean of Libraries & Archives to lead the network’s strategic vision and operations at the Simon Schwob Memorial Library on Main Campus & specialized libraries at RiverPark Campus.

Yesterday at 8:00 a.m. at Fire Station 6, a Columbus Fire and EMS crew was honored as First Friday Heroes after using a rolling office chair to safely transport a stroke patient from her home, enabling timely treatment.

The ceremony awarded the crew a challenge coin + certificate.

A historic Columbus building is being converted into a pickleball facility — renovations will start soon with local sports fans set to enjoy the new space.

Officials say the project aims to boost community recreation.