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Columbus is making a major investment in sports tourism with plans for a new multimillion-dollar pickleball complex that...
Oct. 15, 2026
Emergency responders and transportation professionals from across Georgia gathered in Columbus October 4–7 for a statewi...
Oct. 12, 2026
Columbus, Georgia, has turned a stretch of river once dominated by industrial dams into one of the region’s most recogni...
Oct. 10, 2026
Monday, Oct. 12, is Columbus Day, a federal and state holiday. Many offices in Columbus will be closed, trash pickup is...
Oct. 9, 2026
Every week, families from across the country come to Columbus to watch their soldiers graduate at Fort Benning. If you'r...
Oct. 9, 2026
Georgia drivers will have more time to benefit from temporary tax relief at the gas pump after Gov. Brian Kemp extended...
Oct. 8, 2026
Five years ago, Columbus had the deadliest year in its history. In 2021, police counted 66 murders, and 70 people died b...
Oct. 8, 2026
Ask anyone who grew up in Columbus, and they'll tell you about a place that isn't there anymore: where they bought their...
Oct. 8, 2026
The worst place to drive in Columbus isn't an intersection at all. It's the spot where I-185 meets Macon Road, where pol...
Oct. 8, 2026
One of the South's biggest holiday light shows is just up the road from Columbus. Fantasy In Lights returns to Callaway...
Oct. 6, 2026
Columbus has no shortage of old buildings with new life, from restored homes in the historic districts to former mills t...
Oct. 6, 2026
The blues, a Baseball Hall of Famer, a pioneering combat pilot and one of the most famous portraits in America all trace...
Oct. 5, 2026
Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and with Fort Benning next door, few places in America have more veterans and milita...
Oct. 5, 2026
Marching bands, floats and the royal courts of Fort Valley State University and Albany State University will fill the st...
Oct. 4, 2026
You don't have to drive to the North Georgia mountains to see beautiful fall color. Some of the best leaf watching in th...
Oct. 4, 2026
Columbus's restaurant scene has been busy in 2026, with a new steakhouse, a breakfast spot built like a science lab, a b...
Oct. 4, 2026
Columbus, Georgia - September is National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month! The Association for Sickle Cell Lower Cha...
Oct. 3, 2026
Fall is here, and there's plenty happening around Columbus this weekend, from big-name concerts and comedy to free famil...
Oct. 3, 2026
Prices for groceries, rent and utilities keep climbing, and many Columbus families are stretching every dollar. The good...
Oct. 3, 2026
The SAG-AFTRA actor and voice artist, a double-leg amputee, says real representation means disabled performers should be...
Oct. 3, 2026
The 36th annual Fountain City Classic brings one of Georgia's oldest HBCU rivalries back to Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 7...
Oct. 2, 2026
Opelika, Ala. (Oct. 2, 2026) — Piedmont Columbus Regional has named Officer Connor Ramey with the Opelika Police Departm...
Oct. 2, 2026
Access to economic mobility - the ability to change your income or wealth - doesn't just rely on technical knowledge and...
Oct. 2, 2026
Whether you're gathering in the stadium parking lot or hosting friends for an at-home watch party, a memorable experienc...
Oct. 2, 2026
Savannah, GA, September 29, 2026 – The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) announced today that Shan Cooper, trailblazing b...
Oct. 1, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Columbus City Council voted unanimously during its Sept. 29 work session to extend a 9 p.m. curfew for a...
Sept. 30, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – [September 23, 2026] – The Bronze Valley Investment Accelerator powered by gener8tor today announced...
Sept. 29, 2026
Columbus is one step closer to a new stretch of the Dragonfly Trails along River Road. The city is taking bids from cont...
Sept. 29, 2026
-To take the first step, call 786-487-3545- (Black PR Wire) MIAMI, Fla. — In observance of National Suicide Prevention a...
Sept. 28, 2026
For Nicole and Gabe Banks, the new Donatos Pizza location in McDonough isn't just a restaurant opening — it's a family i...
Sept. 28, 2026
Over 3,000 attendees gathered for a star-studded afternoon featuring a special performance by Tyrese and matches by the...
Sept. 27, 2026
RFB No. 27-0012 Electrical Fixtures, Parts and Supplies (Annual Contract) Due: October 28, 2026 – 2:30 PM Chadwick Brew...
Sept. 27, 2026
A raccoon found near Old 19 South and Lowery Road in Schley County tested positive for rabies at the state laboratory on...
Sept. 26, 2026
(Decatur, GA) – The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) named Syntria Holmes-Jackson the 2026-2027 DJJ Teacher...
Sept. 26, 2026
September 25, 2026 - Today, rising vocalist Ekep Nkwelle released her long-awaited debut album Caged Bird, via Mack Aven...
Sept. 26, 2026
A historical marker honoring Mrs. Rosetta Miller-Perry and the enduring legacy of The Tennessee Tribune will be unveiled...
Sept. 26, 2026
Cooler fall weather is great fishing weather, and one of Georgia's public fishing areas is about an hour from Columbus....
Sept. 25, 2026
A raccoon found near Mt. Hebron Road and Harvest Road in Randolph County tested positive for rabies at the state laborat...
Sept. 24, 2026
#TeamMCSO is proud to be participating and sponsoring the lunch for the 5th Annual Faith & Blue Cancer Awareness Motorcy...
Sept. 24, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Six prominent Columbus leaders have joined nearly 70 current and former elected officials, faith leaders...
Sept. 23, 2026
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, returned to his hometown of Chicago Tuesday for a deeply personal tribute to his late...
Sept. 23, 2026
The family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells says its search for answers is far from over after a Mississippi grand jury declin...
Sept. 23, 2026
Columbus residents can learn more about a proposal to add roundabouts to two local bridges at a public open house next m...
Sept. 21, 2026
[Columbus, Georgia] – The Georgia Department of Transportation advises motorists that Pierce Chapel Road at U.S. 27 will...
Sept. 19, 2026
RFB No. 27-0007 Protective Fire Clothing and Accessories (Annual Contract) Due: October 14, 2026 – 2:30 PM Thierry Decem...
Sept. 19, 2026
K92.7 PRESENTS THE 13th ANNUAL JAZZ ON THE RIVER SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 AT WOODRUFF RIVERFRONT PARK COLUMBUS, GA, S...
Sept. 17, 2026
Kwanza Jones has become one of the most talked-about names in sports business this year, and for good reason. In August...
Sept. 17, 2026
Savannah, GA, September 16, 2026 – The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Thomas Aiello of...
Sept. 16, 2026
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (September 14, 2026) – As the weather starts to cool, you might want to make plans to enjoy Georgia’s...
Sept. 15, 2026
ATLANTA, Sept. 14—The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the availability of three grant pro...
Sept. 15, 2026
Columbus, Georgia, is rich in African-American history. From legendary musicians and civil rights leaders to historic ch...
Sept. 14, 2026
Dear Community Partners, Sponsors, and Supporters, September is National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, and you ca...
Sept. 12, 2026
When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in August 2005, Lakeita Williams, her partner, and their infant son found them...
May 30, 2026
(Decatur, GA) – The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (Georgia DJJ) announced today that the Loftiss, Crisp, and Te...
March 27, 2026
Columbus, GA — Mr. Helmut Gertjegerdes, retired newspaper publisher of The Columbus Times Newspaper, re- cently died pea...
Oct. 30, 2025
Columbus, Ga. (Sept. 4, 2025)— Piedmont Columbus Regional has named Investigators Timothy Darden and Maximus Raniero wit...
Sept. 4, 2025
Just days before the 70th anniversary of Emmett Till’s brutal killing, the federal government on Friday released thousan...
Aug. 22, 2025
Many Georgia families hit by emotional upsells, vague contracts, and overpriced packages they never asked for. Many fune...
Aug. 12, 2025
New Details Emerge in Tragic Death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Heroic Rescue of Daughter in Costa Rica Playa Grande, Costa...
July 24, 2025
The Georgia Historical Society announced special events and programming for New Georgia Day, celebrating the state's ric...
July 13, 2025
Black-owned businesses across America are experiencing unprecedented growth, with a 38% increase in new business formati...
July 10, 2025
Black-led youth mentorship programs across the nation report 90% high school graduation rates among participants. These...
July 9, 2025
Community leader Bonita Hightower has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to education and youth developme...
July 5, 2025
Black-led community garden initiatives have transformed over 500 vacant lots into thriving green spaces. These gardens p...
June 24, 2025
A coalition of Black developers and community organizations broke ground on 2,000 new affordable housing units. The proj...
June 19, 2025