The Columbusite

05/26/2026

Applications for Leadership Columbus are open! Consider applying to be a part of this incredible program.

05/14/2026

05/12/2026

Wonderful news!!!

🎨🎭🎶 BIG news for Georgia students and fine arts education!

Yesterday, Governor Kemp signed SB 556 into law, expanding HOPE Scholarship rigor recognition to include qualifying advanced fine arts coursework in dance, music, theatre, and visual art.

This legislation supports students pursuing rigorous fine arts pathways while strengthening connections to Georgia’s growing creative industries. Thank you to the educators whose feedback helped inspire this effort and to our state leaders for supporting opportunities that prepare students for life.

“This is a game changer for Georgia’s students!” — GMEA President Andy Esserwein

More: https://url.gadoe.org/1qp83

05/09/2026

05/07/2026

TONIGHT!! Celebrate and support these talent young makers with our partners at Clement Arts. 🎉🎉🎉

Join us next Thursday, May 7th from 6:30–8PM for our Artist Market 🎨

Come shop local and support our talented artists—you’ll find original paintings, crochet, jewelry, stickers, baked goods, screen printing, and more. We promise there’s something for everyone!

Bring a friend and come see what our students have created!

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

We’re celebrating a big night at the Springer! 🎉

The education team is thrilled to officially welcome the brand new PATIO (Pierce-Anderson Theatre in the Outdoors) into Springer history. This grand new space is already bringing people together, and we can’t wait to see all the memories made here.

If you haven’t made plans yet, come spend some time on the PATIO— whether it’s for X Marks the Spot or all summer long! ☀️🎭