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Power lines down on Elm Drive
As of 2:44 p.m. eastern time on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, Georgia Power crews are on scene working to repair downed power lines on Elm Drive just off of Macon Road in Columbus. 11 customers have been affected by the power outage. An estimated restoration time of 4:30 p.m. has been set.
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The Night Fight on the Chattahoochee: How Columbus Became the Site of What Many Call the Last Battle of the Civil War
A week after Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox, the Civil War came to Columbus, Ga. On Easter Sunday, April 16, 1865, thousands of Union cavalrymen fought their way across a covered bridge over the Chattahoochee River in the dark, captured the city and, over the next two days, burned the factories, arsenal and navy yard that had made Columbus one of the Confederacy's most important industrial centers.
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Fort Benning's 3 Names Since 1918: Why the Army Changed It to Fort Moore and Back
Columbus, Ga. - Fort Benning has carried three official names since its establishment in 1918: Camp Benning, Fort Benning and Fort Moore. In 2025, the Army restored the Fort Benning name after nearly two years as Fort Moore, but the installation now honors a different soldier than the Confederate general for whom it was originally named.
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Columbus Recycling in 2026: 12 Questions About Blue Carts, Glass, Plastic Bags and 4 Drop-Off Locations
Columbus, Georgia, residents can recycle paper, flattened cardboard, metal cans and accepted plastic containers through the city's blue-cart collection program, but glass, plastic bags, batteries and several other common household items do not belong in the cart. The city also lists four recycling drop-off locations, and its blue-cart handout says glass can be taken to a drop-off center.
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The City Inside Columbus That Disappeared: Bibb City's 91-Year History and the Mills That Built It
Columbus, Ga. - For 91 years, Columbus had a small neighboring city built around a textile mill. Bibb City was incorporated in 1909, operated as a company town and disappeared as an independent municipality on Dec. 7, 2000, when it surrendered its charter and became part of Columbus. At its...
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Moving to Columbus, Georgia, in 2026: 8 Steps to Get Your License, Register Your Car and Change Your Address
In this story (9 sections) Moving to Columbus, Georgia, means more than getting a new address: New residents generally have 30 days to obtain a Georgia driver's license and register their vehicles. People moving within Georgia have a different deadline — 60 days to update the address on an existing Georgia driver's license — and some changes can be completed online.
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From perfect scores to Bs, what Columbus restaurant inspectors flagged in new reports
Each month, inspectors from the Georgia Department of Public Health visit restaurants and other establishments in Columbus to ensure proper food-handling and safety practices are followed. Inspectors visited more than 60 Muscogee County restaurants, lounges, hotels, and other establishments during September. Among them, 27 received perfect scores, with 30 also receiving an A. Five received a B, and none received a C. How the grading works During inspections , restaurants receive one of four letter grades that are assigned based on how many points are deducted from 100: An A grade, for 90-100 points, means food safety is excellent. A B grade, for 80-89 points, means satisfactory compliance. A C grade, for 70-79 points, means marginal compliance. A U grade, for 69 points or fewer, means unsatisfactory compliance. Establishments that receive a C or U will have at least one additional routine inspection added in 12 months, according to state law . Earning a B does not necessitate a follow-up inspection. Residents can find information about all inspections at the Georgia Department of Public Health’s online portal . Here are the Columbus inspection scores in September, including violations noted by the inspectors in their reports: Columbus restaurants receiving B grades
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Columbus railroad crossing closures to cause traffic delays starting Oct. 27
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The city of Columbus is expected to see two railroad crossing closures coming up on Tuesday, Oct. 27 and Wednesday, Oct. 28. According to the Columbus Consolidated Government, Norfolk Southern will be closing the following two railroad crossings: Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Double Churches Road Wednesday, Oct. 28 – Old Cusseta […]
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Two Columbus railroad crossings to close next week for maintenance
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two railroad crossings in Columbus will close next week for track maintenance, according to officials. The closures may require drivers to detour and could change commute plans on those days. Double Churches Road closure. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, Norfolk Southern will close the railroad crossing on...
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City officials invite public comment on proposed senior housing development and Urban League renovations
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Consolidated Government officials are inviting the community to give public comment on two proposed projects in the Chattahoochee Valley. A budget of $500,000 is being proposed to improve the building and support expanded programs for the Urban League of the Chattahoochee Valley. The city says planned improvements would include exterior […]