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Skip Henderson

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.

Calendar of Events

Public Notices

Oct 21 2026

Public Comments Invited on Proposed Harper Woods II Senior Housing Development

Columbus Consolidated Government invites public comments on the environmental review and proposed release of federal funds for Harper Woods II, an affordable housing development for residents ages 55 and older.

The proposed development, located at 5996 and 6000 Warm Springs Road, would include one four-story apartment building with 198 apartments: 56 one-bedroom units and 142 two-bedroom units.

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Oct 21 2026

Public Comments Invited on Proposed Urban League Headquarters Renovations

Columbus Consolidated Government invites public comments on the environmental review for proposed renovations to the Urban League of the Chattahoochee Valley’s historic headquarters at 802 1st Avenue.

The project would use $500,000 in federal Community Project Funding to improve the building and support expanded programs and services.

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Oct 21 2026

Notice of Railroad Crossing Closure – Old Cusseta Road

On Wednesday, October 28th, Norfolk Southern will be closing the railroad crossing on Old Cusseta Road from 9 am to 4 pm for track maintenance.  Motorists are encouraged to use the signed detour and proceed with caution.

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Oct 21 2026

Notice of Railroad Crossing Closure – Double Churches Road

On Tuesday, October 27th, Norfolk Southern will be closing the railroad crossing on Double Churches Road from 9 am to 4 pm for track maintenance.  Motorists are encouraged to use the signed detour and proceed with caution.

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Oct 21 2026

Notice of Railroad Crossing Closure – Double Churches Road

On Tuesday, October 27th, Norfolk Southern will be closing the railroad crossing on Double Churches Road from 9 am to 4 pm for track maintenance.  Motorists are encouraged to use the signed detour and proceed with caution.

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