Good morning, Columbus.

Exchange Club of Columbus will host its annual Foot Long Hot Dog Jamboree, a three-day event designed to bring residents together around food and community; Betty Lindsey outlined the purpose of the festivities.

Muscogee County School District reported a 96.3% graduation rate for the 2026 class, exceeding state averages.

All nine high schools achieved over 92% and several schools recorded personal bests, as officials credit community support + dedicated staff for the success in education.

Julian Andrews shared his personal experience of losing his twin to suicide and now works with local mental health groups to support others (his story fuels ongoing prevention efforts).