Good morning, Columbus.

Goodwill of the Southern Rivers will host a free community resource event at its new center on South Lumpkin Road on Oct.

30 from noon to 2 p.m. — the event offers skill-building programs, childcare assistance, and help with identification documents to connect families with essential support.

Local families have felt the impact of the government shutdown and are asking for help with bills, gas, and groceries.

A local nonprofit has helped about 10 families and will host a job fair on October 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.—while also preparing boxes with Thanksgiving meal ingredients to support those in need.

Fire crews responded near Oates Ave in Columbus and blocked Manchester Expressway eastbound and westbound from River Road to 2nd Avenue while urging drivers to use alternate routes; the cause of the fire remains unknown.

Startup Columbus announced winners at the 2025 LaunchCon Pitch Competition presented by FinSync in Columbus—Mya Swaby of MindMunch won the grand prize, Tara Harris of FemeFlex took runner-up, and Ed Norris of PromoMob earned the People’s Choice Award.

Finalists pitched their ideas and received cash prizes to help grow their ventures.

A team of college scientists from Columbus State and other institutions studied a 115-million-year-old shark bone from Australia that shows giant sharks appeared 15 million years earlier than experts thought.

The study used new methods to measure the bone — and it will guide future research on shark evolution.

Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson and local business and civic leaders are in Jinju in South Korea this week to build stronger ties with their sister city.

They participated in a forum on entrepreneurship and noted that both cities share a strong industrial background — a link that fosters their friendship.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Biloxi Breakers at Columbus River Dragons

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Columbus Civic Center — Tickets required — Catch some thrilling hockey action as the River Dragons take on the Biloxi Breakers.

The Leaves are Falling

2-3:30 p.m. — Springer Opera House — VIP tickets available — Enjoy a premium theatrical experience with exclusive packages including dining and meet-and-greets.

Biloxi Breakers vs. Columbus River Dragons

7:35-9:05 p.m. — Columbus Civic Center — Admission tickets required — Catch an exciting hockey match during the Columbus River Dragons' season.

Vicki Lynn Maxwell Performance

Evening — The Loft — $10 cover — Experience the diverse musical influences of Vicki Lynn, inspired by her father's legacy in songwriting.

Crowder, Zach Williams, and Matt Maher Concert

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Columbus Civic Center — Not specified — Experience a night of gritty, soul-deep music with two powerful headliners in a concert built to shake the walls.