Columbus GA Community Affairs

Liberty Theatre Block Party

Thursday, May 25, 2023

The historical Liberty Theatre and Cultural Arts Center welcomes guests of all ages to participate in an outdoor block party on June 18, 2023.

Mayor Skip Henderson will hold a "Let's Talk Columbus!" townhall forum on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from 5:30-7:00PM in the City Council Chambers at the Red McDaniel City Services Center, 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, GA 31906.

Eagle Scout Service Project Presents the Student Art Gallery at the Columbus Civic Center

Monday, May 22, 2023

The Eagle Scout Troop 69 in partnership with the Columbus Civic Center and the Muscogee County School District invites supporters, friends, family, and media to the ribbon cutting ceremony of The Student Art Gallery at the Columbus Civic Center on Thursday, June 1st at 5:30pm.

CCG Announces Hotline for Illegal Dumping

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Residents are encouraged to report instances of illegal dumping by calling the city’s anonymous Illegal
Dumping Hotline at 706-225-3001!

KCBC's Earth Week

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Keep Columbus Beautiful will be celebrating Earth Day which is on April 22nd. Earth day is celebrated each year to raise awareness to the environment and promotes conservation and sustainability. You can do your part by participating in some of our Earth week activities. Earth week activities will begin on Monday, April 17th and end on Saturday, April 22nd.

Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Block Party

Thursday, April 6, 2023

The historical Liberty Theatre and Cultural Arts Center welcomes guests of all ages to participate in an outdoor block party on April 29, 2023 from 7 PM - 11 PM at 813 8th Ave (Directly in front of the Liberty Theatre).

Columbus Animal Care & Control Valentine’s Adoption Event

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

On Saturday, February 11, 2023, Columbus Animal Care & Control is hosting a Valentine’s Adoption Event! All adoptable dogs and cats will be available for the public to meet and greet. We encourage you to bring your pets to meet their valentine. The event will be held at the Animal Care & Control Center located at 4910 Milgen Rd, Columbus GA from 12pm – 4pm.

28th Annual Empty Bowl Fundraiser

Thursday, January 19, 2023

"The Empty Bowls Project" is an international, grassroots effort to raise funds and awareness about hunger. Each year the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department holds its main charity fundraiser "The Empty Bowl Luncheon" benefitting the Kids Cafe program of Feed ing the Valley Food Bank.

The Columbus Consolidated Government wins National Community Development Award

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

The Columbus Consolidated Government has been recognized by the National Community Development Association and chosen to be one of five recipients for the 2023 Audrey Nelson Community Development Award for the development of its Small Business and Nonprofit Grant programs.

Tree Planting and Host Cleanup

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

On Friday, January 13, 2023, Keep Columbus Beautiful, and Trees Columbus are partnering for the 19th year to plant trees in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year there will also be a cleanup effort after the tree planting. We will be planting trees and hosting the cleanup at the Theo McGee Park located at 1175 Martin Luther King Jr. BLVD from 9:00am-11:00am.

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