News & Press

Planning Advisory Commission Meeting Location Change for March 4th
[Columbus, Georgia] – The Columbus Consolidated Government is notifying the public of a location change
for the upcoming Planning Advisory Commission (PAC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, at 9:00
a.m.

The meeting will now be held in the Board Room at the Public Education Center for the Muscogee County
School District, located at 2960 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia.

The date and time of the meeting remain the same; only the location has changed.
Citizens and stakeholders who plan to attend are encouraged to take note of the updated meeting site. The
Planning Advisory Commission appreciates the community’s continued engagement and participation.

For More Information, Contact:
Will Johnson, Planning Director
Wjohnson@columbusga.org
706-653-4116

Notice of Road Work – Biggers Road
[Columbus, Georgia] – Beginning Monday, March 2nd, the resurfacing of Biggers Road from River Road to
Whitesville Road will begin. There will be intermittent lane closures, and the work should be completed in the
same week.
Motorists are encouraged to proceed with caution during the resurfacing.

All questions regarding the work should be directed to Vance Beck at Beck.Ronald@columbusga.org or 706-225-4441.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public-Private Partnership Announcement [Columbus, Georgia] – The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to announce a new partnership with The Landfill Group for the construction of a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Facility to be located at the Pinegrove MSW Landfill, 9000 Pinegrove Way.

This project represents a collaborative effort between the City of Columbus and The Landfill Group. The Landfill Group began construction of this facility in 2025 after securing all necessary permits, approvals, and contractual agreements.

The Renewable Natural Gas Facility will become fully operational upon completion of construction, which is expected to be completed in the spring of 2026. All extracted methane will be processed and sold to outside users as a renewable energy source, supporting environmental sustainability and responsible landfill management.

To celebrate this partnership and recognize Arbor Day in the State of Georgia, The Landfill Group and the City of Columbus will host a tree-planting ceremony and guided landfill tours for special guests on Friday, February 20, 2026. This event is invitation only and not open to the public as it is an active construction site. An official public ribbon cutting ceremony will be held later once full commercial operations are achieved.

For More Information, Contact:

Drale Short, Director of Public Works, Columbus Consolidated Government

DShort@columbusga.org

706-225-4676

Or

Tyler Helton, Product & Services Representative, The Landfill Group

980-265-0318

49th Annual Arbor Day Celebration Honors Columbus’ Tree City Legacy and Rare Florida Torreya Planting

[Columbus, Georgia] – Keep Columbus Beautiful invites the community to celebrate National Arbor Day during its 49th Annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Chattahoochee Promenade located at 685 Front Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31901 (Next to Coca-Cola Space Science Center).

As the longest-running Tree City in Georgia, Columbus continues its proud legacy of environmental stewardship, tree preservation, and community education. This free, family-friendly event will bring together residents of all ages to celebrate the vital role trees play in enhancing quality of life, protecting the environment, and strengthening our community. A major highlight of this year’s celebration will be the planting of the Florida Torreya, one of the rarest and most endangered tree species in the United States. This significant planting represents a strong commitment to conservation and biodiversity, underscoring Columbus’s leadership in forward-thinking environmental initiatives.

In addition to the ceremonial tree plantings led by Eric Gansauer with Columbus Public Works, attendees can enjoy a variety of activities and attractions, including:

• Free food • Educational demonstrations

• Free tree seedlings (while supplies last) provided by Trees Columbus

• Community vendors, giveaways, and face painting

Arbor Day highlights the importance of planting and preserving trees for future generations. Columbus’ continued designation as a Tree City reflects decades of dedication to environmental responsibility. Join us as we Go Green Together and celebrate trees, conservation, and community.

For more information, call 706-225-4008 or email kcbc1987@columbusga.org

For More Information, Contact:

Lisa Thomas-Cutts

thomascutts.lisa@columbusga.org

706-225-4014