In observance of Independence Day Holiday, Columbus Consolidated Government is closed Thu, Jul 04, 2024 - Thu, Jul 04, 2024. Normal Operating Hours should resume Fri, Jul 05, 2024.


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Annual Notice of Assessments - Notices were mailed May 21, 2024. The period to file an appeal is May 21 to July 5, 2024. For more information visit the Tax Assessors website

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  • Jun

    26

    8:15 AM

    Special Called Meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners

    Location: 6001 River Road, Suite 100, Columbus, GA 31904

  • Jun

    26

    9:30 AM

    Airport Commission Meeting

    Location: 3250 W. Britt David Rd | Columbus | GA | 31909 in the Layfield Conference Room- 2nd Floor

  • Jun

    26

    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Employee Benefits Committe

    Location: Public Safety Building, Support Services Conference Room 1111 1st Ave

  • Jun

    26

    10:30 AM

    River Valley Regional Commission

    Location: Marion County Commissioner's Office, 100 East Burkhalter Avenue, Buena Vista, GA

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Mayor Skip Henderson in the mayoral office

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.

 

portrait of City Manager Isiah 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.

Top 50 Cities for Fit Lifestyles

Columbus ranked 48th, in Georgia, for offering residents and visitors access to a variety of outdoor activities that promote an active lifestyle.

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