Happy weekend, Columbus! In today’s happening-today edition: A ribbon cutting celebration, a honeybee hive tour, and a Chuck Williams bobblehead night + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community celebration underway: Son's Chevrolet Cadillac has opened its new Columbus location and is celebrating this weekend with a ribbon cutting, rock climbing wall, bounce house, food trucks and the 2026 Chevrolet Trax -- check out the ribbon cutting.
Help for families this summer: Free summer meals are available for children and teens in Muscogee County, with on-site eating at 14 schools and 25 community sites. The program runs through June 30 -- learn where meals are served.
A hometown tribute night: On August 8, the Columbus Clingstones will honor journalist Chuck Williams at Synovus Park with a Pit Boss bobblehead giveaway for the first 1,000 fans, celebrating decades of local reporting -- see the tribute night.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Quick local escape: Veteran-owned Camp David RV Resort sits in the Chattahoochee River Valley near Fort Moore, next to the National Infantry Museum, with full-hookup RV sites, new cabins, and a clean bathhouse with laundry. Ideal for an easy in-town campout or a comfy base when family’s on post, and yes, ice, propane, and showers.
Dial in that swing: Whether you’re shaking off the rust or chasing a new PR, North Columbus Driving Range makes practice weirdly fun with Inrange ball-tracking, a real putting green, and 28 easygoing bays. Grab a bucket from the dispenser, settle into a bay, and let the targets light up your session.
Bring bibs, leave stress: Treat yourself this week at King Claw. Build your own boil or go fried-basket comfort, choose your seasoning and spice, then enjoy the happy hush of folks focused on shells, bibs, and buttery fingers.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
👨 Father's Day Leather Stamping @ Historic Westville Village | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Need a Father's Day plan that isn't another tie? Swing by Historic Westville Village's drop-in leather stamping in Kiser House, and make a personalized bracelet for Dad, Mom, or yourself. $20 a pop plus museum admission, blessed AC, and cold drinks while you wander.
💦 Sweat Now, Spritz Later @ Stirrup Trouble | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to earn your brunch, Sweat Now, Spritz Later delivers. Knock out an outdoor session with Rumble Boxing and Club Pilates, then reward yourself with brunch, cocktails, and the smug glow of balanced living. Knees optional.
🎬 Summer Film Fest 2026 @ National Infantry Museum | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats corralling kids or grandkids into the National Infantry Museum’s giant screen, then letting the AC and popcorn do the heavy lifting. It’s a five-week Thursday and Saturday run of family flicks, with tickets $3 general, $2 military, students, seniors, and $1 for kids.
👨 Kickin' it with Dad @ Highside Market | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Father’s Day at Highside Market gets sporty with Columbus United Soccer Club running the show, and Daisy Park turning into a family pitch. Let Dad prove he still has a first touch, kids burn energy, and you snag photos at this complimentary, registration-required hangout.
🎶 6th Annual Parking Lot Praise Christian Music Festival @ Woodruff Riverfront Park | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Parking lot praise returns for its sixth year, where the choir is the crowd and tailgates double as pews. Expect live Christian music, It's Flippin' Sweet lemonade, Cool B's hamburgers, and plenty of local bites from Manna Bowls, Sistercat Catering, Grand Philly Phreeze, and more.
🐝 Honeybee Hive Tour @ George Washington Carver Victory Garden and Farm | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Trade errands for a hands-on look with the neighborhood’s hardest workers. Peek inside a live hive, learn how your zinnias and tomatoes actually happen, and watch thousands of tiny divas keep the world turning. Surprisingly calming, mildly thrilling, very sweet.
🖼 Drop In Tour: Celebrating the Comu Collection @ The Columbus Museum | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Take a breezy COMU docent-led lap around The Columbus Museum’s permanent collection, and brush up on the stories we actually claim. Expect an easy hour of American art, local lore, and beloved gems. Best of all, it is free, no RSVP required. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Columbus report Weather forecastToday — High: 88°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 42%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 66%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%. This house is wildThis 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath home spans 3,334 square feet of energy-efficient style, anchored by a sunlit two-story foyer. The open-concept kitchen pairs stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and a large island with an oversized pantry, while the owner’s suite, media room, coffered dining room, fireplace, and built-in drop zone add polish and function.
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