Today
in Columbus
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Back Columbus Blue hosted its 10th annual holiday breakfast for local police officers in Columbus + the event featured a donut-eating contest to honor their service during the holiday season. WTVM
- ➤ Military wife Lisa Bradley shared details about a new home-based work option for military spouses that offers flexible hours to help balance work and family needs (designed to support local military households). WTVM
- ➤ Former UGA and NFL star Jordan Jenkins helped veterans by donating houses to Plummer Home in Columbus — a ribbon-cutting event held over the weekend showed the fully furnished transitional homes will support veterans getting back on their feet. WTVM
- ➤ Santa joined Jason Dennis at the WTVM Toy Drive today & explained how donated toys will brighten Christmas for local kids. SONS Dealerships helped support the event to ensure every child has a gift. WTVM
- ➤ Valley Rescue Mission CEO Mike Gaymon stressed that every local child should receive a gift this Christmas and urged residents to support toy donations + spread holiday cheer. He explained that these efforts are key to ensuring a brighter season for families. WTVM
- ➤ Loved ones and TikTok fans said goodbye to local social media star Marquay Collins (24) at a funeral service Sunday at the Columbus Civic Center; he died on Nov. 26. His pastor recalled his kind spirit and close bonds with family, friends and his church community. WTVM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arjun Mishra won a marathon 22-round spelling bee at Richards Middle School today and advanced to the district stage. WTVM
- ➤ TEDxColumbusStateU will take place on Jan. 15 at Columbus State’s Riverside Theatre where nine speakers share ideas on creativity, leadership and resilience. Tickets, which include beverages and hors d’oeuvres (with student discounts), are on sale now. Columbus State University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia Forestry Foundation, USDA Forest Service and Softwood Lumber Board awarded $75,000 to three mass timber projects that will showcase sustainable building designs. The Accelerator program supports a Columbus Mass Timber Hub to help architects, engineers and developers advance green construction statewide. Columbus CEO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction on Bradley Park Drive for the diverging diamond interchange (started in April 2023) draws mixed reactions as milling and paving work continues, with the project set to finish in summer to help reduce crashes on the road. WTVM
- ➤ Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper urged local farmers and community members to support state agriculture at Farm City Week Breakfast in Columbus, emphasizing a renewed commitment to local farms (officials note increased backing for regional growth). Columbus CEO
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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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