Good morning, Columbus.

Goodwill Southern Rivers is holding hiring events across Chattahoochee Valley through October; hundreds are attending and some are securing on-the-spot interviews, the career center manager said.

Goodwill Southern Rivers is hosting job fairs through October across the Chattahoochee Valley where job seekers can access resume checks, on-the-spot interviews, and skills training + local Chamber efforts aim to boost new jobs in Columbus.

Local health experts urge residents to get flu shots early as the season begins; a nurse practitioner explained the vaccine takes two weeks to build full protection and clinics will start offering shots soon.

High school football games were played Friday, Oct.

2 across Georgia and Alabama, with Columbus High falling 41-0 to Bainbridge (other scores were reported). The season continues with week 7 matchups as local teams look to improve their records.