Good morning, Columbus.

Local advocates will hold a vigil and walk tonight at the public library auditorium (Domestic Violence Awareness Month) to honor survivors and offer resources for those seeking safety.

Georgia Power confirmed an unauthorized breach exposing limited contact details for about 300,000 customers—including the last four digits of Social Security numbers but not bank or card data—while it notifies affected customers by email and mail and offers one year of free credit monitoring.

Albright’s Flowers, a longstanding florist in Columbus serving the community for nearly 90 years, will close on Thursday, Oct.

15, 2026, after providing arrangements for celebrations since 1937 & moving to University Avenue in 1974.

Mercedes-Benz of Columbus will host its 2027 Heart Raffle Kick-Off at the dealership to support local heart health initiatives (further event details are pending).

Some young Columbus voters say reduced civics education leaves them unclear about midterm elections, and local Teen Impact Society ambassadors work to register and inform voters.

Early voting starts Oct. 13.

A tropical depression in the Gulf is forecast to strengthen to a tropical storm today and may bring rain and gusty winds to our coast as early as Friday night—greatest impact is expected Saturday.

Residents should watch for updates as conditions could extend into Sunday.

Televised presidential debates, revived in 1976 after former governor Jimmy Carter broke a 16-year pause (setting a new tradition), are airing today on WTVM in Columbus and across Gray Media stations, giving local viewers a chance to see live candidate exchanges.