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East Columbus roadway to receive $13.6 million upgrade
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GDOT asks for public input on new Buena Vista Road construction project
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Georgia Department of Transportation is asking for public input on a safety and connectivity upgrade for Buena Vista Road. The state’s plans were outlined at a public meeting Thursday at Fluellen Recreation Center. Officials say sidewalks are sporadic, and some intersections need to be realigned to reduce crash risks. “We’ll […]
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Public input needed for Buena Vista Road corridor improvements
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Muscogee County and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) have invited the public to attend an informational meeting regarding the proposed improvement projects along Buena Vista Road. The project (PI #0019527) proposes improvements on Buena Vista Road from SR 22 SPUR/Wynnton Road to Annette Avenue. The multimodal corridor improvements aim to […]
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Questioning My Non-Verbal Communication in a Minor Road Rage Incident
A recent incident on I5 in Oregon has sparked a discussion about non-verbal communication on the road. The incident, which was shared on social media, involved a driver who attempted to express gratitude to another motorist for letting them merge into a lane. The driver used a peace sign and a thumbs up gesture, common non-verbal cues in their hometown. However, the response from the other driver was less than friendly, leading the original poster to question if these gestures had different meanings in Oregon.
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All lanes at State Route 49 and State Route 96 connecter in Fort Valley reopened, GDOT's 511GA says
FORT VALLEY, Ga. — An overturned car near Fort Valley closed all lanes at the State Route 49 and State Route 96 connector, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation's 511GA website. The 511GA website said that the lanes have since been reopened. The website said around 6:30 a.m.,...
Georgia Insights
Caught in the Lens: Navigating School Zone Speeding Tickets
A local resident has taken to social media to share their recent experience with receiving a ticket for speeding in a school zone. The individual, who lives near a school and drives through the area daily, was surprised to receive the ticket from a school zone camera. They are not disputing the ticket but are curious about the process and have asked for others' experiences. The post has sparked a lively discussion about the enforcement of school zone speed limits, the maintenance of school zone cameras, and the clarity of signage indicating school zone hours.
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Bradley Park bridge to close for construction
The Bradley Park Drive bridge at the Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) in Columbus is scheduled to close this weekend for installation of polymer overlay (concrete). Only the bridge will close; the US 80/State Route 22/JR Allen Parkway ramps will remain open. The detour is as follows: Traffic exiting JR Allen...
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Walking track, north side parking lot at Moon Lake to close Dec. 1 for renovations
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — The walking track at Moon Lake and the north side parking lot at Idle Hour Park will close beginning Dec. 1, as construction and renovation work get underway, city officials announced. Restrooms in the area will remain open during the project, but the adjacent parking lot will not be accessible […]
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Bumpy stretch of Highway 224 through Montezuma is 'Driving Me Crazy!'
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Columbus to begin issuing citations for fire lane violations starting Jan. 1
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus Fire & EMS will begin issuing citations for all fire lane violations starting January 1, 2026. The enforcement follows Columbus Code of Ordinances and the International Fire Code with Georgia Amendments, according to city officials. Fire lanes must remain clear at all times, with parking,...
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Columbus to begin issuing citations for fire lane violations starting Jan. 1
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus Fire & EMS will begin issuing citations for all fire lane violations starting January 1, 2026. The enforcement follows Columbus Code of Ordinances and the International Fire Code with Georgia Amendments, according to city officials. Fire lanes must remain clear at all times, with parking,...
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Fuel fluctuates at Columbus Neighborhood Walmart
Prices at the pump rapidly fluctuate at a local Neighborhood Walmart jumping from 2.47 per gallon of regular unleaded to 2.65 per gallon in less than 24 hours. An employee at the Walmart on Manchester Expressway said the price of gas can change up to four times in one day.
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This is no way to run a railroad, much less a river system
Is this any way to run a railroad, a highway or a skyway — or in this case, a river system? I recently heard a report about some infrastructure renovation that’s needed on a three-river project down in the deepest reaches of South Georgia and South Alabama and parts of the Florida Panhandle to restore navigability along the Chattahoochee, Flint and Apalachicola river systems. The Chattahoochee and Flint rivers converge at Lake Seminole in Southwest Georgia to form the Apalachicola River, which flows into Apalachicola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Needed throughout that waterway system is an estimated $6.2 billion in federal lock and spillway infrastructure that has long been derelict for use on the three rivers. The spillways are inoperable and all three locks failed years ago, rendering them closed to all government, commercial and recreational vessel traffic. “This limits the Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers from fulfilling their fundamental functions on the rivers,” said Phil Clayton, executive director of the TriRivers Waterway Development Association, based in Eufaula, Alabama, where the Chattahoochee separates that state from Georgia. The project “has the full potential to change living conditions for many of the 1.2 million residents of the
Georgia Updates
Have Your Say: Lumpkin County and Dahlonega Seek Resident Input on Transportation Survey
Lumpkin County and the City of Dahlonega are working together to review local transportation infrastructure. They are seeking feedback from residents, businesses, and visitors. An online survey is available until October 31, 2025. The survey is open to anyone interested in the area, and all responses are anonymous.
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Cheapest gas stations in Columbus, Georgia
Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.
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Old Perry Road Driving Me Crazy explainer