Today
in Columbus
Monday, October 13th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Columbus police hosted the sixth annual River City motorcycle rodeo for Special Olympics yesterday—riders and community members gathered to support the athletes. WTVM
- ➤ Fields of Grace Flower Farm will host its Sunflower Jubilee event on Oct 17 — local visitors can enjoy seeing the farm's vibrant sunflower displays. WTVM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Jansen Tidmore became the new President and CEO of the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce in May 2025 — he brings a track record of sparking $12 billion in investments and 15,000 jobs and studied the Muscogee County School District to guide the chamber's economic development efforts under Choose Columbus. News 3
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Mortgage Fair
4-7 p.m. — CSU Cunningham Center — Free admission — Navigate financing options and strengthen your buying power with expert insights.
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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.
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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.
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Toast - The No 1 Tribute to Bread
7:00-8:30 p.m. — RiverCenter for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Enjoy the ultimate tribute show to the soft rock legends BREAD as they take the stage in Columbus, GA.
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Clint Black Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Columbus Civic Center — Tickets from $90 — Don't miss country music legend Clint Black live in Columbus.
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Learn Life Safety Skills: Save a Life!
2-4 p.m. — 4925 Forrest Rd, Columbus, GA — Lunch served — Discover critical lifesaving skills with certified instructor Maycee Mason, CFEMS.
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Costumes & Cozies: Halloween Movie Night
7:30-10 p.m. — Simon Schwob Memorial Library — Free entry — Enjoy pizza, candy, and a cozy screening of 'Nightmare Before Christmas' in your favorite costume.
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Lit & Local Market
11 AM – 3 PM — Piggly Wiggly — Free entry — Celebrate local indie authors and vendors with delicious food in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Old School vs New School: Bring Ya Boots Edition
8-11:30 p.m. — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — In-person event — Celebrate with cowboy and cowgirl boots at this themed gathering.
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Fountain City Classic
7 AM-3:30 PM — A J Mc Clung Memorial Stadium — Admission details not provided — Experience the ultimate showdown at the 35th Annual Fountain City Classic.
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