Good morning, Columbus.

City officials will host a Neighborhood Meeting on Tuesday, Sept.

29 at 5:00 p.m. at Harvest Coffee on 2nd Avenue as part of the All Hands on Deck Campaign to clean neighborhoods; the city will supply cleanup kits and pick up debris.

AAA reported Labor Day travel started Thursday with heavy traffic and higher costs, and it will assist over 400,000 drivers this weekend; local motorists are urged to check vehicles early while residents like Michael King and Jose Torres plan trips to Florida and Atlanta (to ease holiday travel).

Funeral services are set for the fallen Warm Springs officer known for his courage and dedication to family; officials said the event will offer a chance to honor his legacy and support his loved ones.

Chattahoochee Tech announced its expanded HVAC program to give local students practical training for technical careers.

The program will soon offer hands-on classes at the campus in Columbus.

Columbus State University will host a year-long military history lecture series starting Thursday, Sept.

17 at 7 p.m. at Rankin Livery on the RiverPark Campus. Funded by the Hallock Endowment, the series will examine the legacy of the Afghanistan War.

The bridge connecting Georgian Hills and Castlewood was closed since July 6, frustrating local residents ahead of an upcoming city meeting.

City officials will address the issue during the meeting — further details on a timeline remain to be shared.

The former Kohl’s building is now a $28 million church and event center — hosting regular worship services and community events.

The renovated facility brings new life to the local space.

During their last homestand at Synovus Park, the Clingstones hosted Check for Cancer Night as News Leader 9 anchor Barbara Gauthier (a breast cancer survivor) threw the first pitch wearing a Clingstones jersey and pink bucket hat.

The team auctioned special jerseys to benefit the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center while a fallen tree briefly delayed the game from starting just before 9 p.m.