Christmas Tree Recycling Program
Keep Columbus Beautiful and partners host community-wide recycling event.

On Thursday, December 26th, Keep Columbus Beautiful is
partnering up with Chattahoochee River Conservancy, Columbus Parks and Recreation, and Public Works to
host a community-wide recycling campaign. We will be collecting Christmas Trees from select drop-off
locations throughout the city from December 26th to January 12th, 2025. Trees will be used for fish habitats in
local lakes.

The Columbus Civic Center is excited to announce its status as the first official
Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission (KCBC) Business, proudly joining forces to support
KCBC’s current initiative Going Green Together. Led by KCBC Executive Director Lisa Thomas-Cutts, this
innovative strategy aims to tackle environmental challenges across the Chattahoochee Valley while promoting
recycling and sustainability.

As an official KCBC Business, the Civic Center, Columbus' largest entertainment venue, is setting an example for
local businesses by embracing sustainable practices and supporting the goal of reducing environmental impact.
Through Going Green Together, the Civic Center will work with its venue partners and guests to boost recycling
efforts and contribute to a cleaner, greener Columbus.

“We’re excited to welcome the Columbus Civic Center as our first official KCBC Business,” said Lisa Thomas-Cutts, KCBC Executive
Director. “Their commitment to sustainability will inspire others to join the movement, creating a lasting positive change in our
community.”

For more information about Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission and how to become an official KCBC Business, visit
www.columbusga.gov/KeepColsBeautiful or contact KCBC by phone at 706-225-4008 or email kcbc1987@columbusga.org.

KCBC Drive-Thru
Free Paper Shedding and Shoe Recycling

Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission will be
hosting a drive-thru free paper shedding and shoe recycling event. The event will be held in front
of the City Services Center on Saturday, December 14th from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
The River Mill Data Management will be on site to provide the free paper shredding services.
This is a great time of the year to get rid of unwanted paper clutter in a secure way at the same
time protecting your identity. Limit of 3 boxes per car. No three ring binders, external hard drives
or metal products will be accepted.
Clean out your shoe closet and donate all your gently used shoes. By doing this you will be
diverting extra waste from going to our landfill and the shoes will be repurposed for developing
counties in need. Our current shoe recycling campaign is continuous until January 25th.
Feel free to give us a call at 706.225.4008 or email us at kcbc1987@columbusga.org for more
information.
he Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission is asking everyone to adopt smart environmental practices, make smart
environmental purchases, reduce, reuse, and recycle, promote litter free events and communities, plant trees, preserve
and protect our water supply. Be a good steward because it’s up to You to keep Columbus Beautiful

NOTICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT HOLIDAY CLOSING Christmas – December 25 – 26, 2024 New Year’s Day – January 1, 2025

Notice is hereby given that the local Government of Columbus, Georgia will alter or suspend all services on Wednesday, December 25th through Thursday, December 26th and Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

This is with the exception of emergency services such as fire, police, and ambulance. For emergency services, please call the 911 Emergency Center.

Annual Shoe Recycling Campaign

Keep Columbus Beautiful’s “Shoe Us the Love Again!”

[COLUMBUS, GA, November 19th, 2024] — Keep Columbus Beautiful has kicked-off our 2024 Shoe Recycling Campaign! Last year we introduced our “Shoe Us the Love” campaign, this year we are bringing it back with “Shoe Us the Love Again!”.

“We are excited about our shoe drive," said Lisa Thomas-Cutts, Executive Director of KCBC. "We know that most people have extra shoes in their closets they can donate to us and help those less fortunate. It’s a win-win for everyone.” This year our goal is to collect over 30,000 pairs of shoes from now to January 25th, 2025.

Over 350 million pairs of shoes are placed in the landfill annually. Our goal is to divert shoes from going into the landfill and repurpose them for developing countries in need. We are accepting gently worn shoes in any size and style including slippers and flip-flops. Save your soles and donate!

• The purpose of the Annual Shoe Recycling Campaign is to divert shoes from the landfill.

• Collected shoes will be sent to developing countries like Haiti, Central America, and Africa, where they will be used as footwear or repurposed into new items, creating job opportunities for individuals in developing counties.

• Collected funds are used to support KCBC projects and programs.

To donate shoes, please drop them off at the following locations:

• City Services Center – 3111 Citizens Way Columbus, GA 31906

• Columbus Civic Center - 400 4th St. Columbus, GA 31906

• Any of our Local Area Fire Stations

• Want to make a difference? Host a bin and help us collect shoes to support local initiatives and developing countries. For more information on how to be a collection site email kcbc1987@columbusga.org or call us (706-225-4008) for more information!

BLIPPI TO ROCK OUT IN AN ALL-NEW LIVE BAND SHOW WITH A SPECIAL STOP IN COLUMBUS, GA.

Global sensation Blippi to delight audiences in Columbus, GA. In all all-new live show, Blippi: Join the Band Tour, on Feburary 22nd, 2025. 

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.

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.

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

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

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.