Good morning, Columbus.

The Jr. League of Columbus will host the Bunco & Bubbles event in Columbus soon—inviting community members to join a fun social gathering.

Tech firms and Georgia educators in Columbus are working together—exploring the use of artificial intelligence and telemedicine to improve health care.

The initiative will study how these tools can boost local services.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 is observed in Columbus as local groups plan events to honor Hispanic culture and contributions.

A flash drought is developing in Georgia—experts say reduced rainfall may challenge irrigation and lower crop yields for farmers.

Weather conditions remain unstable as officials monitor the situation closely.

Army leaders announced that TRADOC will merge with Army Forces Command to form the new Transition and Training Command — an inactivation ceremony is scheduled for Friday in Virginia — and operations at Fort Benning will not change.

Army Secretary officials added that restructuring measures will cut about 1,000 headquarters positions to create a leaner force.

Georgia lawmakers passed a law last year to protect children on social media but a judge stopped key parts because adults had to share too much personal information.

Now, Sen. Sally Harrell and her bipartisan committee are meeting to find new ways to keep kids safe online and will review AI at a hearing on Oct. 8—aiming to craft better rules.

Piedmont Columbus Regional will expand its bariatrics program to offer adolescent weight loss solutions with minimally invasive metabolic surgeries using the da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System — the new initiative includes supervised lifestyle and medication management and comprehensive care at Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital.

Safe Kids Columbus kicked off National Child Passenger Safety Week with a presentation urging families to use booster seats for children under 10 since booster seats reduce injury risk by 45% compared to seat belts alone—gun owners were also reminded to secure firearms in their vehicles.

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.

First Aid, AED & CPR Training

10 AM – 3 PM — Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc — $35 for the card — Get hands-on training and earn a certification with limited spots available.