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Skip Henderson

Mayor Skip Henderson

Mayor Skip Henderson is the 70th Mayor of Columbus, Georgia. On behalf of our City Council and over 3,000 City Employees Welcome to Columbus, Georgia a great place to live, do business, work and play.Columbus Consolidated Government is Georgia's first consolidated government, and is proud to serve as a model for other local governments across the nation. The City of Columbus merged with Muscogee County in 1971, creating a streamlined system that provides a very high level of citizen services at a very low per capita cost. Columbus is visitor and business friendly.

Isaiah Hugley

City Manager Isaiah Hugley

The city manager is responsible for planning, directing and supervising the activities of all City employees. He develops, implements and administers the policies of the City, manages and controls functions of City departments and performs duties and functions relative to a wide range of City programs and functions. The city manager ensures that City ordinances, resolutions and regulations are executed and enforced. He develops and administers the City Council meeting agenda, promotes continuous improvement in service delivery and identifies and responds to community needs. The city manager promotes public/private partnerships that contribute to sustained economic development and a high quality of life. He focuses on smart growth and a strong financial profile that contribute to sustaining Columbus as the second largest city in Georgia, because we do amazing things.

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 Public Notices 

Notice of Road Closure 1 st Avenue between 9th and 10th Street

The 1st Avenue closure originally scheduled for Monday November 11, 2024, and Tuesday November 12, 2024 has been postponed. The road closure will now occur on Monday November 18, 2024, and Tuesday November 19, 2024. On these days the section of 1st Avenue between 9th Street and 10th Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 7AM to 5PM each day. Outside of these hours, south bound traffic will be able to utilize this section of 1st Avenue. The north bound lanes will remain closed as part of the Judicial Center project. This closure will allow for the erection of a tower crane at the Judicial Center site. A signed detour route will be provided along 9th Street, Broadway, 10th Street, and 2nd Avenue.

Drivers are encouraged to proceed with caution in the area of the road closure and detour route. All questions regarding the closure should be directed to Ryan Pruett at rpruett@columbusga.org or 706-225-3878.

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Posted on November 08, 2024

Notice of Road Closure – Whittlesey Road

Beginning November 13th, GDOT will begin a bridge painting project on the I-185 bridge over Whittlesey Road. During this work, motorists may encounter lane closures along Whittlesey Road. Work is slated for completion November 26th .

Drivers are encouraged to proceed with caution in the area of the lane closures. All questions should be directed to Vance Beck at Beck.Ronald@columbusga.org or (706) 225-4441.

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Posted on November 06, 2024

Columbus Ice Rink Hosts “The Veteran’s Day Classic”- A Hockey Classic to Showcase our Support to Local Veterans and the Hockey Community.

The Columbus Ice Rink is excited to announce the 2nd Annual “Veteran’s Day Classic” event on Monday, November 11th from 3:00 PM- 7:00 PM at the Columbus Ice Rink at 400 4th St, Columbus, GA 31901.

Chattahoochee Warriors vs Atlanta Warriors will compete head-to-head while Ft. Moore Marauders will compete in an intersquad game.

Event Details:

Date: Nov 11th, 2024

Time: 3:00 PM –7:00 PM

Doors: 2:00 PM

Location: Columbus Ice Rink, 400th 4 th Street, Columbus, GA 3901

Admission: FREE

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Posted on November 06, 2024

For generations, owning a home—especially a first home—was a rite of passage for many Americans. The home you purchased was a place to raise a family, a sanctuary after a long day at work, and the backdrop to life’s most precious memories. With home prices at record highs and inventory at record lows, the affordability factor is holding many low-income households back from owning a home.

The Community Reinvestment Department is thrilled to announce that it is relaunching its Down Payment Assistance Program, “Sweet Home Columbus”. Sweet Home Columbus provides up to $30,000 in down payment assistance to First time Homebuyers who are HUD income eligible. To be considered HUD Income eligible, the household must be under 80% of the Area Median Income. For More income on Income Limits, please visit: https://www.columbusga.gov/communityreinvestment/HOME-Program/Sweet-Home-Columbus

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Posted on November 05, 2024

On Monday November 11, 2024, and Tuesday November 12, 2024, the section of 1st Avenue between 9th Street and 10th Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 7AM to 5PM each day. Outside of these hours, south bound traffic will be able to utilize this section of 1st Avenue. The north bound lanes will remain closed as part of the Judicial Center project. This closure will allow for the erection of a tower crane at the Judicial Center site. A signed detour route will be provided along 9th Street, Broadway, 10th Street, and 2nd Avenue.

Drivers are encouraged to proceed with caution in the area of the road closure and detour route. All questions regarding the closure should be directed to Ryan Pruett at rpruett@columbusga.org or 706-225-3878.

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Posted on November 04, 2024

The Columbus Consolidated Government wishes to inform residents and travelers that important railroad repairs will result in temporary road closure of Smith Road at the railroad crossing on Tuesday, November 12th .

Drivers are encouraged to proceed with caution in the area of the road closure and detour route. All questions regarding the closure should be directed to Vance Beck at Beck.Ronald@columbusga.org or (706) 225- 4441.

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Posted on November 01, 2024

The Columbus Consolidated Government wishes to inform residents and travelers that important railroad repairs will result in temporary road closures in our area. Closure Details:

• 8th Avenue: Closed at the railroad crossing on Wednesday, November 13.

• 9th Avenue: Closed at the railroad crossing on Thursday, November 14.

Drivers are encouraged to proceed with caution in the area of the road closure and detour route. All questions regarding the closure should be directed to Vance Beck at Beck.Ronald@columbusga.org or (706) 225-4441. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to improve our infrastructure.

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Posted on November 01, 2024

Keep Columbus Beautiful Mayor’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament “Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser”

[COLUMBUS, GA, October 31, 2024] — The Keep Columbus Beautiful Mayor’s Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, November 1st -Tee Off at 12noon at the Bull Creek Golf Course. The golf tournament, originally scheduled for Friday, September 13th was postponed due to the inclement weather from Hurricane Francine.

The mission of Keep Columbus Beautiful is to engage and educate individuals to take greater responsibility for enhancing beautification, protecting the environment, and eliminating litter and blight. Through its board of directors and sub-committees, Keep Columbus Beautiful works to enhance the mission and the vision of this organization.

Proceeds from the Golf Tournament go toward this year’s 30th Annual Help the Hooch Cleanup and other initiatives of Keep Columbus Beautiful. The Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission host and partner with other organizations to execute a variety of Annual events, projects and programs.

The tournament promises to be a great day of networking and golf. Though the tournament is sold out, there are still sponsorship opportunities and donations are always appreciated.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to give us a call at 706-225-4008 or email us kcbc1987@columbusga.org. 

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Posted on October 31, 2024

NOTICE is hereby given that the Columbus-Phenix City Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization (C-PCTS MPO) has developed the draft update to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for C-PCTS MPO region. The C-PCTS MPO study area includes all of the City of Columbus/Muscogee County, Chattahoochee County, Fort Moore, and a portion of Harris County in Georgia plus the City of Phenix City, the City of Smiths Station, and parts of Lee and Russell Counties in Alabama. By this notice, the public is being provided an opportunity to review and comment on the draft MTP. The review period begins on Friday, October 25, 2024, and ends on Monday, November 25, 2024.

The draft MTP will be available in print at the Columbus Planning Department, 420 E 10th Street, 2nd floor, Columbus, GA 31901. Draft and final documents are also available on the CPCMPO web site at https://planningatpond.com/columbus-phenix-city-mtp. Comments may be submitted via email at wjohnson@columbusga.org or by telephone at 706-653-4116. Written comments may be submitted by mail to Columbus Planning Department, 420 E 10th Street, 2nd Floor, Columbus, GA 31901.

The C-PCTS MPO will consider endorsement of the Plan at its December 10, 2024, public meeting at the Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road, Columbus, GA. The meeting will be run from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

For more information, please call C-PCTS MPO at 706-653-4116.

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Posted on October 23, 2024

The 17 th Annual Hometown Connection/Legislative Agenda meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Columbus Convention & Trade Center, Foundry Room. The Mayor, City Manager, State Legislators and City Councilors will participate in the meeting to discuss the city’s recommended legislative agenda items for the 2025 Georgia Legislative Session.

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Posted on October 21, 2024

The Columbus Consolidated Government is excited to announce the launch of the Citizens' Government Academy, a dynamic seven-week program designed to engage and educate residents about local government processes and operations. This interactive course will take place every Thursday from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, starting in January and will accommodate up to 25 participants.

The Citizens' Government Academy aims to empower Muscogee County residents and business owners by providing them with a deeper understanding of local governance, civic engagement, and community resources. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from key officials, attend informative sessions, and engage in discussions about how local government impacts their daily lives.

Registration Information: To secure a spot in the Citizens' Government Academy, interested individuals can apply online at https://forms.office.com/g/aBCgmyEQ2Y or email ccgcommunications@columbusga.org to request an application. Applications will be accepted until November 15, 2024, or until all spots are filled, so be sure to apply soon!

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Posted on October 10, 2024

On the heels of his explosive Netflix comedy special, WOKE FOKE, critically acclaimed comedian Katt Williams announces the HEAVEN ON EARTH TOUR. Produced by North American Entertainment Group, the upcoming tour with new material kicks off in January 2025, making stops across the U.S., including Columbus Civic Center on February 28, 2025.

Tickets will be available starting with a presale beginning Wednesday, October 9 at 10 a.m. local time. The general onsale will start Friday, October 11 at 10 a.m. local time on Ticketmaster.com.

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Posted on October 04, 2024

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