Today
in Columbus
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents can visit Paws Humane Society to meet Snackwell and his companions available for adoption, offering a chance to give these local pets a new home. The shelter welcomes inquiries and visits during regular hours. WTVM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chick-Fil-A is shifting its non-traditional outlets to an owner-operator model, which means local managers will take over operations (further details are pending). Columbus CEO
- ➤ Winn-Dixie supermarkets in Columbus & Opelika will close early next year after Southeastern Grocers failed to secure buyers, leaving notable vacant anchors at North Columbus Crossing and Betts Crossing. WTVM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today the Maneuver Center of Excellence Army Band will offer a free holiday concert at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts (900 Broadway) in Columbus. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. and features brass, woodwind, vocals, and a rhythm section. WTVM
- ➤ The Fort Benning MCOE band will perform a free holiday concert today at the base, offering festive music for local residents. WTVM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Columbus Airport has finished its runway renovation and resumed commercial flights after months of work, improving access for travelers. The upgraded facility now supports smoother travel for local passengers. WTVM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chattahoochee Valley Community College held a retirement reception for President Jackie Screws on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Workforce Training Center, celebrating her 38 years of service that spurred enrollment growth and campus upgrades. Local officials presented resolutions praising her leadership. Columbus CEO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Honey Baked Ham will host a holiday dinner featuring expert Chef Tim Ziga for Columbus residents — event details such as date and venue are pending. WTVM
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Disney's Frozen - The Musical
2-3:30 p.m. — Springer Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Disney's Frozen live on stage.
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The Prophecy Show: A Tribute to Trans-Siberian Orchestra
7:30-9 p.m. — RiverCenter for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying evening of holiday rock music performed by classically trained musicians.
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Disney’s Frozen Musical
7-8:30 p.m. — Springer Opera House — Ticketed event — Experience the musical phenomenon that brings the beloved film's songs to life on stage.
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Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — The Maltitude Bar at Banks — Tickets required — Celebrate the holiday season with a colorful and quirky pub crawl in your best ugly sweater.
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Disney's Frozen - The Musical
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Springer Opera House — Cost Info not provided — Experience the enchanting musical adaptation of the beloved animated film featuring thrilling songs and new music.
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Columbus River Dragons vs. Athens Rock Lobsters
7:35-9:05 p.m. — Columbus Civic Center — Cost info not provided — Catch the thrilling hockey match between the River Dragons and the Rock Lobsters.
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11th Annual Lion and Lamb Music Christmas Bash
3-9 p.m. — Peachtree Mall — Free entry — Celebrate Christmas with live music, local vendors, and free gifts for attendees.
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Disney's Frozen - The Musical
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Springer Opera House, Columbus, GA — Tickets required — Experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen with beloved songs and new music in a regional theatre performance.
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Columbus River Dragons vs. Carolina Thunderbirds
7:35-9:35 p.m. — Columbus Civic Center — Admission tickets required — Enjoy the intensity of the Columbus River Dragons in action against their rivals the Carolina Thunderbirds.
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