Conference Aims to Fill the GAPS in Emergency Preparedness  Across the Chattahoochee Valley
[Columbus, Georgia, June 17, 2025] – Is your community ready for the unexpected? The Chattahoochee
Valley will take a bold step toward regional resilience with the 2025 Disaster Resilience Across the
Chattahoochee Valley Conference, set for July 15–16, 2025, at the Columbus Convention and Trade
Center, located at 801 Front Avenue, Columbus, GA.

With a focus on identifying and closing GAPS in key infrastructure services before, during, and after a disaster,
this essential two-day event will bring together experts and leaders from across the Southeast. Attendees will
explore strategies to safeguard communities from power outages, water shortages, and utility failures, as well as
prepare for manmade threats such as cybersecurity breaches and acts of terrorism.

Topics include:
• Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordination
• Incident Command and Mass Casualty Management
• Mutual Aid Agreements and Debris Management
• Energy Microgrids and Communication Systems
• Water Resource Management
• Threat Preparedness: Cybersecurity, Drones, Active Shooter Events, and More

The conference is tailored for local, state, and federal government officials and staff; school administrators;
emergency management teams; first responders; law enforcement; utilities providers; and public safety and
community partners.
Registration is $150 and is open until July 3, 2025. Lodging blocks are available at special conference rates—
early booking is strongly encouraged as space is limited.

For more information and to register, scan the QR code on the event flyer or visit
https://outreachregistration.uga.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=3157
8654

For More Information, Contact:
Chance D. Corbett, CEM®
Director
Columbus-Muscogee County, GA
Emergency Management &
Homeland Security
O: 706-225-4072
Email: corbett.chance@columbusga.org

Pine Grove Landfill will be closed on Friday, July 5, 2025 and Saturday July 5, 2025.

We will open on Saturday, July 12, 2025 in place of Saturday, July 5.

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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE Street Rehabilitation – Broadway from 4th to 5th Street & 8th Street Improvements from Front Avenue to Veterans Parkway

[Columbus, Georgia, June 6, 2025] – The Columbus Consolidated Government invites the public to attend a public meeting on Monday, June 9th from 4:00 to 6:00p.m. at the Annex Building, 420 10th Street, 1st Floor. This public meeting will provide details and gather feedback on two major infrastructure projects:

1. Street Rehabilitation – Broadway from 4th to 5th Street The project consists of upgrading the sanitary sewer and stormwater collection system. Other local utility systems will be able to upgrade their systems at this time. The existing brick pavers will be removed and replaced as part of this project. Driveways and sidewalks will be reconnected during this project.

2. 8th Street Improvements from Front Avenue to Veterans Parkway The purpose of this project is to implement traffic calming measures to make 8th Street more pedestrian friendly. The proposed improvements include raised crosswalks in all four directions at the intersection of 8th Street and 1st Avenue and the intersection of 8th Street and 3rd Avenue. A mini roundabout is proposed at the intersection of 8th Street and 2nd Avenue. Additionally, ADA accessible curb cuts (aka wheelchair ramps) will be installed or modified throughout the project limits, and sidewalk connectivity to bus stops will be added. All work will take place within existing right of way limits, and traffic calming measures will take place within the existing curb lines. Proposed construction materials (i.e. colored concrete, pavers, etc.) will be installed to resemble the colors and patterns of existing materials in the Columbus Historic District. The City encourages all residents, business owners, and stakeholders to attend the meeting, learn about the upcoming improvements, and share their feedback

Annual Notices of Assessment were mailed to all property owners May 19, 2025. The annual notices are a requirement of the Georgia Department of Revenue and detail the fair market value, any exemptions from taxation, and an estimate of property taxes based on last year’s millage rate on all real and personal taxable property.

There is a 45-day window in which to contest the value, which runs from May 19, 2025 to July 3, 2025. Appeals must be filed in person, online using the online appeal feature or postmarked no later than 5 PM, July 3, 2025.

The Columbus Consolidated Government has released the updated garbage collection schedule in observance of Juneteenth. To ensure all garbage is collected in a timely manner, please review the schedule and plan accordingly.

The Georgia Department of Transportation announces a traffic shift scheduled for Saturday, June 7, as part of the ongoing bridge construction on I-85 over Miller Road. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. and continuing until 5:00 p.m., traffic on SR 85/US 27 ALT Southbound will be shifted to travel across the newly constructed bridge.

Details of the Traffic Shift: • Southbound traffic will shift right to travel over the new bridge. • The exit ramp will also be shifted to the right. • Once the shift is complete, a barrier will be installed to permanently close the previous route.

Get ready to make a splash! The City of Columbus is thrilled to unveil its very first Splash Pad — a brand-new way for families to cool off, play, and enjoy the summer fun. Conveniently located at the City Service Center, 3111 Citizens Way, this exciting new feature is sure to be a community favorite.

Join us for a festive Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, June 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Bring the kids, wear your sunscreen, and be among the first to experience the fun!

The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, has tentatively adopted a 2025 millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes in Urban Services Taxing District1, 2, 5, 6, &7. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax increase to be held at the City Services Center on June 3rd and on June 10th. Read the Official Notice of Property Tax Increase Here

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announces a planned traffic shift at the Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) located at US 80 and Bradley Park Drive in Muscogee County. 

City Officials invites the public to a communtiy meeting to discuss the issuance of a Solid Waste Handling Permit by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD).

The City of Columbus is excited to welcome residents and visitors to its 4th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee Celebrationa full month if events dedicated to unity, reflection, and community spirit. With something for everyone, this celebration brings people together throughout entertainment, education, wellness, and fun.