Columbus Clingstones vs. Chattanooga Lookouts Series Wrap
July 17-19, 2026 | Erlanger Park, Chattanooga | Final: 2-1

Three games, thirteen runs scored, thirteen runs allowed, and Columbus still walks away with the series. The Clingstones entered 40-42, 11-7 in the second half, tied for first in the SOU South. They leave 42-43, 13-8 in the second half, still tied for first. Two of three on the road, and the division lead holds.

Friday's opener was the wildest of the three, an 8-7 survival act that ended with Waddell scoring the winning run in the ninth without putting a ball in play: strikeout, three wild pitches, run scored. Saturday reversed the pattern entirely. Chattanooga's Rivera threw seven shutout innings, Columbus managed three singles, and a three-run third built on two walks and a double was more than enough in a 4-0 loss. Sunday, De Grandpre took the mound and made sure there wouldn't be a fourth game to worry about, seven innings, one run, a 5-2 win that put the series away. No roster moves came out of the three games; Carson Taylor's debut had already happened before the series opened, and he spent the rest of it making the promotion look obvious.

Hitter of the Series: Carson Taylor
Five-for-twelve, .417, a home run, two doubles, three RBIs. Those numbers are also, at this point, his entire professional batting line. Taylor debuted in Friday's opener and has not had a quiet game since: 2-for-5 with a double Friday, a single Saturday in an otherwise lifeless Columbus lineup, then a home run and a double Sunday. It's three games. It's also all the evidence there is, and none of it points anywhere but up.

Ambioris Tavarez is the honorable mention worth naming. Home runs in both wins, his sixth and seventh of the season, three RBIs on two-for-nine. Kevin Kilpatrick Jr. was shut out through the first two games and then went 3-for-4 with two doubles in the finale, the kind of series that reads better in the box score for Sunday alone than for the other two nights combined.

Pitcher of the Series: Cedric De Grandpre
One start, seven innings, three hits, one earned run, seven strikeouts, two walks. It was the only outing of the series that looked like a Double-A pitcher had fully solved a lineup, and it came in the game Columbus needed most. His second straight strong start in this park, going back to the June series here.

Brett Sears deserves a mention he didn't get in the standings. 6.1 innings and eleven strikeouts Friday, no decision, the damage done before he ever took the mound. Anderson Pilar's Saturday start was the low point, 2.1 innings, two walks, both runners scoring, and Owen Hackman compounded it with a solo homer allowed in relief. Luis Vargas got the win Friday despite blowing the lead in the eighth; Tyler LaPorte closed it out with a scoreless ninth.

What's Next: Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Columbus heads to Pensacola for six games starting Tuesday, still tied for first in the SOU South. The second-half race is exactly where it was a week ago: Columbus at the top, with work left to hold the spot.

Columbus has several different pro and semi-pro sports teams for you to check out and root for but not all of us can make it to every game or keep up with it each of them so this is my weekly attempt to do so.

My goal for these posts are simple. Give you a brief recap of the previous week's games, a summary of where the team sits in the standings, and let you know when the next games are.

Columbus Clingstones

The Columbus Clingstones are the Minor League, Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves located in Columbus, GA. They are part of the Southern League - South Division and play their games at Synovus Park at South Commons.

Recap
Well the All Star Break is over the Clingstones had a short week. They took a trip up to Chattanooga for 3-game excursion against the Lookouts and returned home with another series win! That right. The Stones collected 2 out of 3 wins which just makes you feel all nice and fuzzy inside.

As for the standings, the Stones are still tied for 1st in both the Southern League -South Division and the entire Southern League with a 13-8 record. There isn't much to complain about but if there is one area of the game that the guys could do a bit better at, its converting some hits into runs as they are tied for last in the league with Runs Scored. At least the pitching is doing pretty well as they've allowed the least in the 2nd half so far.

Looking Ahead

Next week, the Stones are heading down south to Pensacola for a 6 game series against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. The weather doesn't look all that great though so I would expect some postponed and cancelled games.

Clingstones' Schedule

Note: I don't want to forget but check out /u/ClingstonesBoxScores posts. They are doing a great job giving everyone a recap of each game with way more in depth posts than this one.

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Columbus Lions

The Columbus Lions are a professional indoor football team located in Columbus, GA. Established in 2006, the Columbus Lions are a storied franchise with 6 league championships across two decades of play and multiple leagues, with their last one in the 2026 season. They are currently part of the American Arena League and play out of the Columbus Civic Center.

Recap

The Lions held their fan celebration and championship parade Saturday and it had a great turn out. I hope everyone had a good time!

Looking Ahead

We are now moving into the offseason so no news here until early next year. See ya then.

Lion's Schedule

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Columbus United FC

Columbus United FC is a semi-professional soccer club based in Columbus, GA. Founded in 2023, Columbus United FC quickly established itself as one of the region’s rising soccer programs, earning the 2024 Gulf Coast Sunshine Conference Championship and South Region title in its inaugural season. The club currently competes in USL League Two in the South Central division and plays its home matches at AJ McClung Memorial Stadium.

Recap

We are now officially in the offseason but I thought I would check in on our conference rivals. Both Dothan United FC and Swarm FC were knocked out in the first round of the Southern Conference so they didn't last long either. I think thats evidence enough that we need to get to work on building up the squad for next year because we definitely don't want to be a mid-tier squad losing to teams that don't make it deep into the playoffs. Still proud of our guys this year though.

Looking Ahead

Moving on to offseason until March/April of 2027.

Columbus United FC's Schedule

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Columbus River Dragons

The Columbus River Dragons are a professional minor league hockey team based in Columbus, GA. Founded in 2019, the River Dragons quickly became one of the premier franchises in the Federal Prospects Hockey League, capturing the 2021 Ignite Cup Championship and multiple regular season titles. The team competes in the FPHL - Continental division and plays its home games at the Columbus Civic Center.

Recap

I've got a first game date! Friday, October 23rd will be our first home game and judging by the dates for other teams, its looking like we will be away to start the season. We should find out our first home game opponent sometime today (Monday) and we'll have the entire 2026-2027 schedule on Friday.

Looking Ahead

Schedule releasing this week. See you in the 2nd spot of this grouping next week as we start prepping for some hockey!

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And that will do it for sports!

If you have any suggestions, feel free to throw them out. We want to make this post as informative as possible.

Columbus Clingstones 5, Chattanooga Lookouts 2
July 19, 2026 | Erlanger Park, Chattanooga | Att: 2,355 | 2:14 (:59 delay) | 88 degrees, Partly Cloudy

Columbus takes the series and salvages the road trip. De Grandpre was again the best pitcher on the field, Carson Taylor keeps hitting, and the Clingstones move to 42-43.

Chattanooga scored first, Allen doubled, Sanchez singled him to third, and Graham's inning-ending double play still brought him home. Columbus answered immediately. Taylor led off the second with a solo homer, his first as a Clingstone, and two batters later Tavarez followed with a two-run shot of his own to make it 2-1. Kilpatrick doubled in the third and scored on a Waddell groundout. Taylor doubled in the fourth, moved up on a passed ball, and scored on a balk, Columbus's only run of the day that didn't come by way of extra bases turning into contact. Kilpatrick doubled again in the fifth and Waddell drove him in with another double. That made it 5-1, and it stayed there until Chattanooga scratched one back in the ninth on an Ibarra sacrifice fly.

De Grandpre (W, 4-1) went seven, allowing one run on three hits with seven strikeouts and two walks, his second straight strong outing in this park. Abeyta and Gallegos combined for two scoreless innings to close it out, Gallegos issuing two walks but working around them. Wereski (L, 1-1) took the loss, six innings, eight hits, five runs, two home runs, and a balk that cost him a run he didn't need to give away.

Taylor went 2-for-4 with the homer, a double, and two RBIs, his OPS is up to 1.250 through two games back. Kilpatrick was 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored. Waddell drove in two without a hit leaving the yard. Tavarez's homer was his seventh. Columbus was 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position but didn't need much more than the four extra-base hits already in hand.

Columbus improves to 42-43, 13-8 and still tied for first in the SOU South with the Biloxi Shuckers. Next up: six games at Pensacola starting Tuesday.

Hey Columbus! As always, I'm looking for people with more working brain cells than I have to come out with the Columbus GA Food & Friends for trivia. This time there will also be tacos!

Jarfly is doing it. Just click the link and let us know you're coming. Last week we had a team of 7 at Smoke BBQ's trivia night and almost won. 1 more brain cell and we could've pulled it out!

Chattanooga Lookouts 4, Columbus Clingstones 0
July 18, 2026 | Erlanger Park, Chattanooga | Att: 5,650 | 1:46 | 87 degrees, Partly Cloudy

Ruben Ibarra needed one pitch. Bases loaded, two outs, third inning, and his line drive to center scored three. Columbus never had an answer.

Pilar walked Sanchez to open the third, got two quick outs, then walked Balcazar to load the bases before Ibarra's double emptied them. Hackman relieved and gave the fourth run right back in the fourth, a leadoff solo shot to Jay Allen II that traveled to left-center and kept going. That was the whole game. Columbus managed three singles all night, McIntyre in the second, Taylor in the second, Braunschweig in the fifth, and turned none of them into anything. Two different runners were caught stealing second in two different innings.

Pilar (L, 0-1) lasted 2.1 innings and allowed two runs on one hit, but the two walks did the damage, both runners scored. Hackman worked 1.2 innings and gave up three runs on three hits, including the homer. Strickland and McDonough combined for two scoreless innings to close it out, McDonough drawing a pitch-timer violation along the way. Rivera (W, 3-5) shut Columbus down across seven, three hits, no runs, no walks, four strikeouts, 91 pitches, 61 for strikes.

McIntyre went 1-for-3. Taylor went 1-for-3 in his second game back, now hitting .375. Braunschweig's single was his only hit of the night before he was caught stealing. Columbus left one runner on base for the entire game.

Columbus falls to 41-43, 12-8 for the second half still tied for first. The series is tied at a game apiece with the rubber match Sunday at Erlanger Park.

Attention Atlanta, LaGrange, West Point, and Downstream Georgia Towns:

A massive $5.18 Billion, 865-acre hyperscale data center called "Project Ruby" is trying to pave over rural Muscogee County. It will permanently alter the Chattahoochee River—the lifeblood of our state.

Why every Georgian needs to stand up:

💧 Draining Lake Lanier & The Chattahoochee: High-volume water use upstream or downstream risks the baseline flow of our entire river system. What happens in Columbus threatens the water security of millions of Georgians.

⚡ Don't Buy Georgia Power's Loophole: They claim regular customers won't pay for data center expansion. But broad rate hikes for "grid upgrades" land right on our household bills. We are paying the price for outside tech monopolies.

🚜 Destroying Our Rural Communities: The city passed a "technology overlay ordinance" to bypass rural zoning rules. If they can force an industrial monster into Upatoi's agricultural land, they can do it to your backyard next.

📉 Zero Local Benefit: 865 acres of destroyed landscape and massive resource strain for fewer than 200 permanent jobs. Georgia taxpayers get the bills; tech giants get the profits.

We are drawing the line in Columbus.

Join the unified grassroots coalition to crush this project and protect Georgia’s resources!

👉 Follow: Keep It Rural Muscogee County & Stop Hyperscale Data Centers on Facebook.

👉 Pack City Hall: Tuesday, July 28th at 5:30 PM (3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, GA).

These Georgia cities either supply the river's baseline flow or face direct infrastructure changes. Any massive resource draw down in Columbus impacts the statewide management of the river system.

Columbus: The direct site of the proposed 865-acre industrial footprint.

Helen: Located near the mountain headwaters in White County.

Clarkesville & Cornelia: Key Habersham County mountain river communities.

Gainesville: Borders Lake Lanier, the primary reservoir managing the river's flow.

Buford, Sugar Hill, & Cumming: Southern Lake Lanier communities controlling regional water draws.

Alpharetta, Roswell, & Sandy Springs: Major North Metro Atlanta cities built along the river banks.

Atlanta: The state's largest municipal consumer of Chattahoochee water.

Austell & Douglasville: West Metro Atlanta communities sharing the immediate basin footprint.

Whitesburg: A rural Carroll County river community directly downstream from Atlanta.

Franklin: Seat of Heard County, deeply vulnerable to upper-river runoff.

LaGrange: Borders West Point Lake, the final major reservoir managing flow into Columbus.

West Point: Sits directly on the river line at the Alabama border.

Cusseta: Seat of Chattahoochee County, sharing borders with the local military footprint.

Georgetown: Sits on the east bank of Lake Walter F. George.

Fort Gaines: Located directly at the Walter F. George Dam infrastructure.

Blakely: A massive agricultural hub reliant on the southwestern Georgia watershed.

Donalsonville: Located near Lake Seminole in the extreme southwest corner of Georgia.

EDIT: Look, I owe everyone here a massive apology. I used AI to write my original post because I was rushing to spread the word about Project Ruby, and it ended up looking like corporate spam. The irony of using an AI program to write a protest letter against a multi-billion dollar AI data center is incredibly embarrassing, and I feel like an idiot.
I am a worried neighbor, not a bot or a slick PR person. I genuinely care about what this project could do to our water table, our power bills, and our downstream neighbors and Phenix City. I messed up the delivery big time, but the threat is still real.
If you can look past my lazy mistake, the fact remains that the Columbus City Council meeting is on Tuesday, July 28th at 5:30 PM (3111 Citizens Way). If you care about keeping our area rural and protecting the river, please consider showing up or looking into the "Keep It Rural Muscogee County" group. Again, I am truly sorry for the fake post. Lesson learned.

Columbus Clingstones 8, Chattanooga Lookouts 7
July 17, 2026 | Erlanger Park, Chattanooga | Att: 6,215 | 2:36 (1:22 delay) | 81 degrees, Rain

Luke Waddell struck out in the ninth inning and scored the winning run anyway. That's the kind of night it was.

Columbus scored three in the first, lost the lead in the bottom half on a Collier three-run single and a McIntyre error, got it back in the second on a Tavarez two-run homer, extended it on a Verdung solo shot in the third, gave it back on a Confidan two-run homer in the fourth, added one more in the sixth on a Waddell single, and then watched Chattanooga tie it at 7 in the eighth on a Confidan single. Twelve hits, eight runs, a rain delay, and a game that changed hands four times before the ninth inning.

Then Adcock came on to close it and threw four wild pitches. Waddell struck out but reached on the third one, advanced to second on another, advanced to third on another, and scored on the fourth, all without putting a ball in play. Groshans and Taylor both struck out around him. Columbus scored without a hit in the inning and that was enough.

Robaina lasted two-thirds of an inning and gave up three runs before the rain delay ended his night. Sears came on and threw 6.1 innings of four-run ball with eleven strikeouts but took the no-decision. Vargas (W, 5-3) got the decision in relief despite blowing the save when Confidan singled home the tying run in the eighth. LaPorte (S, 5) struck out the side in the ninth.

Tavarez went 1-for-4 with the two-run homer, his sixth of the season. Verdung homered for the second time in three games. Carson Taylor, new face in the lineup, went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI in his first game. Kilpatrick Jr. was back in the lineup after his brief Gwinnett stint but went 0-for-4 as Scannell. Columbus went 3-for-7 with RISP and left five on base.

Columbus improves to 41-42, 12-7 in the second half, still tied up at first for the Southern League. The road trip to Chattanooga is off to a good start.

My daughter has developed bad allergies to our cat. I have tried every single thing to help with her allergies, air purifiers, anti-dander spray, cleaning everyday but nothing has worked.

Meow meow is the sweetest, most gentle girl. She’s good with children lets them hug on her, she’s very chatty and just loves to be loved. I just want her to go to a good home, she is up to date on her shots, she’s spayed, and litter box trained. She’s about to be 2 years old, doesn’t like dogs or other cats (male or female), is very shy of men, hates car rides.

Looking for your recs on companies or individuals for a complete remodel for a primary bathroom. As a new homeowner, I’ve heard horror stories of unprofessional work and how hard that is to undo, especially in a bathroom. Pictures are welcomed!

Who in town has the lowest price Semaglutide? I dont have insurance so it will have to be self pay. Thanks!

Does anyone have recommendations on in person spanish lessons? I’m newly dating someone from Columbia, and while they speak English fluently, it’s important for me to be able to speak to them in their native language.

I’ve tried apps, audiobooks, podcasts, Dora the Explorer, but just can’t seem to “get it” or progress beyond an elementary level. I’m thinking in person lessons would help. Ideally group as it would be more affordable, but open to one on one as well.

Contact number: 7063156088
Address: 4149 Warm Springs Rd #2 Columbus, GA
Pet’s name: Bella
Age: 3
Breed: Domestic shorthair
Colors: Black and white
Date last seen: 07/15/2026
Last known location: 4149 Warm Springs Rd #2 Columbus, GA
Microchipped? (Include # if possible) Yes
Spayed/neutered? Yes

I’ve contacted PAWS humane and will be hearing from them if she’s found. Share if you want.

I’m a full-time school paraprofessional here in town, and I’m also currently in school myself. I’m looking to pick up a part-time job in the afternoons and evenings to bring in some extra income, but my schedule is pretty tight, and I'm hoping you all might have some local leads or ideas.
My availability is strictly Monday through Friday, starting anytime after 3:30 or 4:00 PM. Weekends are a hard no for me; since I'm taking classes, Saturday and Sunday are my only dedicated times to do schoolwork. I’ve also already done my time in food service and would highly prefer to avoid going back to it if possible.
As for my background, working as a paraprofessional means I have tons of experience with behavior management, patience, and structure. I also have solid experience with dog sitting and dog walking, so I am very comfortable and capable with pets if there are any local pet care needs.
Are there any local businesses, gyms, offices, front desks, or local programs you know of that hire for M-F evening shifts?
Appreciate any suggestions, leads, or advice you can throw my way!

What’s happening around Columbus this weekend?

Concerts, festivals, farmers markets, sports, church events, fundraisers, food trucks, local business specials, kids activities.

Post anything going on this weekend that you want others to know about!

When posting an event, try to include:

• Event name
  
• Date & time
  
• Location
  
• Cost
  
• Short description
  
• Link if available
  

Example:

Riverfront Concert Series
Friday @ 7 PM
Broadway
Free
Free live music on Broadway. Bring your lawn chairs!

Self-promotion is allowed in this thread as long as it’s a legitimate local event.

I'm iso a battery for a 2010 kia soul and an alternator.

Have a fun, 18 month old Frenchie that needs more activity during the day than my wife and I can provide. Any suggestions for doggie day care places around town? TIA

What were your stats getting into Nursing School in the Columbus/Phenix City Area ? ( specifically ASN degree , if you don’t mind sharing with someone who’s aspiring to be a nurse)

Hey guys! My Little Free Pantry is finally up and running! You can find it on the 400-block of 2nd ave directly across from 4th st Baptist and Columbus Gardens. Always accepting donations of sealed, non-perishable food items, hygiene products, household basics, pet food, fun stuff for kids, etc. Please feel free to inform anyone who may need it. I've done my best to include various items that can make cohesive meals, and most everything can be prepared with just water in a pinch!

Columbus is the first to start planning a vertiport in the state of Georgia

Are there any in Columbus/Phenix City?
And if so, are they same-sex or mixed?

Who’s a good OBGYN that can assist with getting fibroids removed here?

So I'm moving apt complexes and have a 20 gallon tank that's just too heavy to move with one person, even if you drain most of the water. I'm willing to pay for help if someone locally is willing to help carry this tank up 3 flights of stairs 😭 just need someone strong and careful. Does anyone know any companies or something?

Does anyone have experience with Clarians Place? Going to tour it in a couple of days and hoping I can get some insight from a parent’s perspective!

hewwo

JULY 22 (NEXT WEDNESDAY) the writer’s circle is back at FLORA for absurdity & emotion 101

custom prompts, wild imagination, a fun powerpoint slideshow, honest storytelling, and a shimmering peach spritz in hand.

our writer’s circle is growing, & you’re invited to the table. book your seat at the link here:

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thanks for your time & hope to see you there! :3

Hey guys! I’m on the outskirts of columbus and I’m right around 14 weeks pregnant. We will find out the gender this week so that’s exciting!
I’m looking for other first time moms to talk to in the area and maybe some “seasoned” moms if you get me.
I’m not sure what brands I should be looking for or avoiding, I’d like tips on where to find things cheaper as we are a low income family, and I just want some friends who get it.
I am also 100% interested in purchasing baby related products from y’all if you’re selling. As we are low income, I probably won’t be able to afford much right now but if my baby needs it, they will have it.