Columbus Times

Military / Education

Leaving the Army Near Fort Benning?

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Columbus Technical College launched 15 approved SkillBridge job-training programs at its COL Ralph Pucke...

Nov. 2, 2026

Education

Muscogee County Schools Calendar

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Muscogee County School District students have progress reports scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10, a student...

Nov. 2, 2026

Military

Fort Benning Ceremony Calendar

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Fort Benning has scheduled 12 company-level basic training graduations, 20 Turning Green ceremonies and...

Nov. 2, 2026

Education

Columbus Technical College Graduates Record 1,543 Students, Reports 94.6% Job…

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Columbus Technical College graduated a record 1,543 students during Academic Year 2026, awarded 3,091 cr...

Nov. 2, 2026

Politics

What Polls and Forecasters Say About Georgia's Nov. 3 Races and 3 Amendments

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Georgia's Nov. 3, 2026, election features an open governor's race, a U.S. Senate contest, three other st...

Nov. 2, 2026

Community

Columbus Native Writes the Tom's Foods Story

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Columbus native and journalist Haisten Willis will discuss his book about Tom's Foods at the Columbus Pu...

Nov. 2, 2026

Outdoors

How to Raft Columbus Whitewater in Cooler Months

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Whitewater rafting on the Chattahoochee River continues year-round, with four trips priced from $49.95 t...

Nov. 2, 2026

Entertainment

Dave & Buster's Columbus Q&A

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Dave & Buster's opened its Columbus location at 5700 Whittlesey Blvd. on July 20, 2026, bringing more th...

Nov. 2, 2026

Entertainment

6 Columbus Stage Shows in November

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Six productions and performances at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts and Springer Opera House wil...

Nov. 2, 2026

Entertainment

Anthony Hamilton and Leela James Bring R&B and Soul to Columbus Civic Center Nov. 14

COLUMBUS, Ga. - R&B and soul singers Anthony Hamilton and Leela James will perform at the Columbus Civic Center on Satur...

Nov. 2, 2026

Jobs

Columbus Metro Has 122,600 Jobs

COLUMBUS, Ga. - The Columbus metropolitan area had 122,600 payroll jobs in September 2026, an increase of 500 jobs, or 0...

Nov. 2, 2026

Government

Columbus Asks State for 3 Things in 2027

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Columbus leaders are asking Georgia lawmakers to consider three priorities in 2027: state funding for el...

Nov. 1, 2026

Politics

Phenix City and Russell County Voters See School Taxes Again Nov. 3

PHENIX CITY, Ala. - Two school property tax renewals will return to the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, after failing to r...

Nov. 1, 2026

Real Estate

Columbus Property Tax Bills

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Columbus homeowners who paid the first installment of their 2026 property taxes must pay the remaining b...

Nov. 1, 2026

Community

Preston's Tunnel to Towers 5K Is Nov. 7

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Preston, a small town in Webster County southeast of Columbus, will host a Tunnel to Towers 5K on Saturd...

Oct. 31, 2026

Outdoors

Fort Benning Deer Hunting

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Fort Benning has opened more than 155,000 acres in Georgia and Alabama for the 2026-27 deer hunting seas...

Oct. 31, 2026

Sports

Columbus State Basketball Opens at Home Nov. 9

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Columbus State University's men's and women's basketball teams both open their regular seasons at home o...

Oct. 31, 2026

Business

Audi Picks Middle Georgia for $4 Billion

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Audi will build its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Georgia, a roughly $4 billion project expected to...

Oct. 31, 2026

Local

Columbus Police Got 630 Shoplifting Reports This Year

COLUMBUS, Ga. - The Columbus Police Department has received about 630 shoplifting reports so far this year, according to...

Oct. 31, 2026

Government

Columbus City Services Close Wednesday

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Columbus city government will alter or suspend services on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, for Veterans Day. T...

Oct. 31, 2026