News & Press

Sep 22 2026

CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS NEW DIRECTOR OF METRA TRANSIT SYSTEM FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL

City Manager Tyson Begly has selected Everett Bernard Fleming to fill the position of Director of METRA Transit System.  City Manager Tyson Begly will go before Columbus Council for approval of his appointment on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the next scheduled business meeting of the Council.

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Sep 22 2026

CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS NEW COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT DIRECTOR FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL

City Manager Tyson Begly has selected Kimberly Mitchell to fill the position of Community Reinvestment Director. City Manager Tyson Begly will go before Columbus Council for approval of her appointment on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the next scheduled business meeting of the Council.

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Sep 22 2026

CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS NEW DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL

City Manager Tyson Begly has selected Edward Allen Minton to fill the position of Director of the newly created Facilities Maintenance Department.  City Manager Tyson Begly will go before Columbus Council for approval of his appointment on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the next scheduled business meeting of the Council.

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Sep 21 2026

Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission 4th Annual Mayor's Golf Tournament

The Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission will host its 4th Annual Mayor's Golf Tournament on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Bull Creek Golf Course, 7333 Lynch Road in Midland, Georgia.

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Sep 21 2026

City of Columbus Announces Upcoming Veterans Day and Christmas Parades

The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce two beloved community events honoring our nation’s heroes and celebrating the holiday season — the Veterans Day Parade and the Christmas Parade.

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