Good morning, Columbus.

The Tri-City Latino Association is hosting a parade this weekend in Columbus—organizers said it will celebrate Latino heritage with music, dance and community participation.

Columbus safety officials are hosting a golf tournament to benefit CURE Childhood Cancer—this event will raise funds for research and support while engaging the local community.

Harry and his friends are available for adoption at Paws Humane Society in Columbus — the shelter is inviting locals to visit and meet the pets.

State Farm research from July 1 to June 30 shows that Georgia drivers ranked 9th for animal collisions with over 70,000 claims, where deer cause most damage to vehicles—drivers are advised to slow down at dusk.

The 9 and Dine restaurant received a perfect health inspection score of 100 during its recent review while several other local eateries had multiple violations—official results show a gap in compliance across Columbus restaurants.

Hyundai said it will invest $2.7B to expand its Georgia plant — the planned investment follows an immigration raid, and the company expects the expansion to start soon.

Hardaway High School Principal Maurdrice McNeill is on administrative leave after being charged with misdemeanor criminal trespass — a non-school related incident — as the district investigates his case.

Synovus donated $100,000 to the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund on Friday, September 19 to support the Bank On initiative.

The donation helped local coalitions expand financial education and access to safe banking accounts—steps toward boosting financial stability.

Cafe Le Rue on 2523 Airport Thruway earned a perfect 100 on its health inspection and has served Columbus with authentic Cajun dishes for 16 years — owner Vikas Chilkuri said the restaurant learns from past mistakes.

Other local eateries like Hibachi Express, Smoke Bourbon and BBQ and Waffle House faced minor violations that were all corrected during their inspections.

WRBL News 3 PrepZone covered high school football teams in Georgia this week—showing scores and the top plays along the Chattahoochee Valley and beyond.

The report offers week 6 highlights to help local fans follow the games.

2025 Georgia Entertainment Signature 100 and Unscripted

5-7:30 p.m. — The Loft — Free entry — Celebrate local creativity with insights into the film, music, and gaming industries.

The Wiz

7-8:30 p.m. — Springer Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience a funkadelic twist on the beloved classic, The Wiz, with rock, gospel, and soul music.

The Wiz

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Springer Opera House — Tickets required — Experience the funkadelic adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with an electrifying infusion of rock, gospel, and soul music.

Georgia Bike-Walk-Live Summit 2025

1-3 p.m. — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — Registration required — Collaborate on making Georgia a better place to bike, walk, and live.

CFA Fans' Choice Game

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Columbus Ice Rink CIVIC CENTER — Check online for ticket pricing — Cheer on your favorite team in a thrilling ice hockey showdown.

Pacelli Catholic School Vikings vs Sherwood Christian Academy

4-8 p.m. — St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School — Free entry — Watch local high school volleyball teams compete in an exciting non-conference match.

Magnolia District Annual Fall Meeting 2025

9:30 AM - 2:00 PM — Green Island Country Club — Registration required — Connect with local garden enthusiasts and hear from notable speakers.

Page Turners Book Club

2-3 p.m. — Mildred L. Terry Public Library — Free entry — Engage in lively discussions about thrilling books while exploring themes of awareness and storytelling.

Mortgage Fair

4-7 p.m. — CSU Cunningham Center — Free admission — Navigate financing options and strengthen your buying power with expert insights.

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors

7-8:30 p.m. — Springer Opera House — Ticket prices vary — A laugh-out-loud reimagining of the classic vampire tale full of clever wordplay and zany humor.