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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Fountain City Classic arrives in Columbus on Saturday

Plus, local football playoffs start Friday and a skills challenge fills the Trade Center today.

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Albany State and Fort Valley State meet Saturday in the 36th Fountain City Classic

36thplaying of the Fountain City Classic

The rivalry's history dates back to 1945, according to the .

Sources: WRBL, WTVM.com

If you like HBCU football, circle Saturday. Albany State and Fort Valley State play at , with kickoff set for 2 p.m. The rivalry's history dates back to 1945, according to the .

“It provides for not just a game but a great gathering.”

Calvin Smyre, Fountain City Classic chairman

Smyre told WRBL the neutral site lets the Columbus area get involved. At a media luncheon in Columbus, emcee D.J. Jones said the game gives the community a chance to learn more about historically Black college football. Heading out? Ticket details are below.

  • Adult tickets: $20 plus fees
  • Student tickets: $12 plus fees
  • Will Call: opens at 11 a.m. on game day
  • Advance pickup: ASU Athletics Office, West Campus, weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fountain City Classic events run through Saturday's kickoff

  1. Nov. 5Cufflinks and Pearls runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  2. Nov. 7The Parade starts at 9 a.m.
  3. Nov. 7Albany State and Fort Valley State kick off at 2 p.m. at .

Sources: WRBL, WTVM.com

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News Notes

Skills Challenge

Construction students from high schools in 15 local counties compete today in the West Georgia Skills Challenge, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center (801 Front Avenue). Contests include welding, masonry and plumbing. Columbus CEO

The West Georgia Skills Challenge draws students from 15 counties

15
local counties sending high school students
175+
students in the West Georgia Skills Challenge
8
regional Skills Challenge events across Georgia
2,300+
students statewide from over 100 schools

Source: Columbus CEO

Playoffs

The and AHSAA state football playoffs start Friday. In the GIAA, No. 5 St. Anne-Pacelli (6-4) plays at No. 4 First Presbyterian Day (6-4) at 7:30 p.m. at Viking Field in Macon, a rematch of Pacelli's 22-21 win Aug. 14. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Weather Day

Columbus-Muscogee County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service will recognize Nov. 4 as Georgia's Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Day. Director Chance Corbett said the threat of fall severe weather "should not be overlooked." WRBL

Veterans Event

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers is preparing its third annual Veteran's Day Community Event for veterans, active-duty members and their families. It will offer connections to support groups, training programs and hiring employers. WRBL

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  2. Mon., Nov. 9Columbus State women's soccer wins a fourth straight Peach Belt title
  3. Sun., Nov. 8Albany State routs Fort Valley State 49-0 in the Fountain City Classic
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  5. Fri., Nov. 6CSU breaks ground on $22.2 million Pezold Center
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Fountain City Classic arrives in Columbus on Saturday

Plus, local football playoffs start Friday and a skills challenge fills the Trade Center today.

The TLDR

  1. Albany State and Fort Valley State meet Saturday at the Classic
  2. GIAA and AHSAA football playoffs start Friday
  3. High schoolers compete in the Skills Challenge today
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