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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.

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.

Calendar of Events

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March 30, 2025 - April 5, 2025

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Public Notices

The Columbus Consolidated Government will consider the sale of ten feet of the right-of-way of Landings Lane to Schuster En-terprises, Inc. at its City Council meeting on April 8, 2025.

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Posted on April 03, 2025

Starting on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 at 7:30 AM, Sowega Dr and Armour Rd will be closed until 10:30 PM for YoungLife.

Posted on April 02, 2025

Starting on Saturday, April 19th at 7:45 AM, roads will be closed in the vicinity of Cheroke Ave 17th St/18th Ave corner to Slade St until 9 AM for the 5k Run Lake Bottom.

Posted on April 02, 2025

Starting on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 at 5:00 AM, 17th Street and Forrest Ave to 17th Street and 18th Ave/Flournoy Drive and Cherokee Ave will be closed until 6 PM for the 5th Annual River City Gravity Race.

Posted on April 02, 2025

Starting on Saturday, April 12th, 2025 at 10:00 AM, Shepherd Drive (between 18th & 19th Ave) will be closed until 2 PM for the River City Gravity Race.

Posted on April 02, 2025

Starting on Friday, April 11th, 2025 at 5:00 PM, 1100 block of Broadway will be closed until 10 PM for the Spring concert series.

Posted on April 02, 2025

Starting on Saturday, April 5th, 2025 at 12:00 PM, the entrance of 8th street and 8th avenue as well as entrance of 9th street and 8th avenue will be closed until 9 PM for the Liberty Centennial Celebratory Community Kick-off.

Posted on April 02, 2025

The Liberty Theater invites the Columbus community to join us for a memorable evening at our Centennial Gala on Friday, April 11at 6:30 PM at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center. This special event will honor several distinguished individuals and groups who have played a pivotal role in the historical significance and revitalization of the Liberty Theater and the creative landscape of Columbus throughout the 1990s.

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Posted on March 20, 2025

Buena Vista Road, Spiderweb area, will be closed for approximately 2 years starting April 7th for construction of the Bridge over the Railroad Tracks.

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Posted on March 18, 2025

The Liberty Theatre, a cherished cultural landmark and the first African American theatre in Columbus, Georgia is proud to announce a series of exciting events to commemorate its Centennial Anniversary. Spanning over a century, the Liberty Theatre has stood as a symbol of resilience and creativity for the African American community and will celebrate its rich legacy with a vibrant lineup of activities.

Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Location:
Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center
813 8th Ave
Columbus, GA 31901

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Posted on March 14, 2025

On Tuesday, March 18th from 8:30 AM to 2 PM 11th street from 7th Ave to 10th Ave will be closed for maintenance on the railroad. Motorists are encouraged to use an alternate route.

Drivers are encouraged to proceed with caution in the area of the road closure. 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 March 14, 2025

City Officials invite the public to a meeting to inform, gather input and gain understanding of CCG’s vision for improved motorized and non-motorized transportation options for the ,South Lumpkin Road Corridor Improvements project.

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