Columbus Plans

05/26/2026

FYI

UPDATE - Beginning June 5th
Buena Vista Road/I-185 Interchange Scheduled for New Traffic Pattern Shift to Occur Overnight

05/22/2026

Muscogee County: We want your feedback! State Route (SR) 520/US 280 at Chattahoochee River: Bridge Replacement project. Comments are open for 10 days.
The Georgia DOT and FHWA, in coordination with the Columbus Consolidated Government (CCG), have determined that the proposed transportation project will have “no adverse effects” on South Commons under Section 4(f).

Please visit the project page at https://sr-520-us-28-bridge-replacement-0015559-gdot.hub.arcgis.com/

WTVM News Leader 9

05/19/2026

Spread the word.

Muscogee County/Columbus: TRAFFIC ALERT! Late next week, contractors will modify the Buena Vista Road interchange at I-185 to have a diverging diamond traffic pattern. You can read full details of the traffic pattern shift event here: https://bit.ly/TIANR-BVRoadI-185DDIShift Be sure to and info with family and friends so everyone knows what to expect.

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05/15/2026

Muscogee & Harris Counties: TRAFFIC ALERT!!! Contractors on your US 27/SR 1/Veterans Parkway widening project will set a lane shift from Hancock Road to Pierce Chapel Road this Wednesday, May 20. For details, check out the full news release: https://bit.ly/NR-MuscogeeHarris-US27laneshiftMay20 Please this post with your friends, neighbors and colleagues who may need this new traffic info.

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05/14/2026

Let’s give it up to our staff millennial (you know, the one who knows how to take a selfie), Assistant Director John Renfroe. He passed his exam this morning and is now a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.

City Hall Selfie Day!

Your Columbus Planning Department is excited to participate in this years City Hall Selfie Day. We would like to invite everyone to participate as well: Simply take a picture of yourself in front of any of your local government buildings (Government Center Tower, Government Annex Building, etc) and post it to social media with the hashtag

Pictured Below: (Back Row) Rex Carlton Wilkinson III, Will Johnson, Felton Grant, Michael Mixen (Front Row) Millicent Burden, Lynda Temples, Addie Britt, Rick Jones, John Renfroe, Dave Cooper and Pam Hodge

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04/15/2026

FYI! Expect delays at peak travel times.

🦺 Lane Closure - Southbound Lindsey Creek Pkwy 🦺

As part of an ongoing construction effort and AVB maintenance, Southbound traffic on Lindsey Creek Pkwy, from I-185/Lindsey Creek ACP to the PX, will be reduced to one lane from mid-April 2026 to mid-July 2026

Please follow posted signage and reduce vehicle speed in the area. Please refer to the map attached for construction area and lane closures. Use alternate routes leaving post to avoid delays.

Heritage Landing at Fort Benning | Fort Benning MWR | Fort Benning Exchange | Martin Army Community Hospital

04/08/2026

Agenda for the upcoming meeting of the Planning Advisory Commisison

NOTE: This meeting will take place in the Community Room, NOT Council Chambers, at the Citizen Services Center

03/22/2026

It's with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of retired Right-Of-Way Coordinator Felton Grant. There are no shortage of words to describe Felton: funny, kind, gregarious, smart, and many more. His stories were legendary, often having staff congregate to hear something from the Air Force days. He always wanted to know how our families were doing and made a point to get to know them. Essentially, he was everyone's favorite uncle and will be greatly missed. I'm sure he and Chuck Norris are shooting the breeze in heaven reliving their Air Force days.

(SFC) Retired Felton George Grant, 82, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Saturday morning on March 21, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA

Mr. Grant was born August 18, 1943, in Houston, TX, son of the late George Grant and Marie E. “Bert” Grant. He was employed as Acquisition Coordinator for the City of Columbus with 34 dedicated years of service and retired. He served our country proudly and was a Veteran of the United States Airforce retiring after 23 years of committed service. He loved spending time with his wife and family sharing memories and special times. He was a gentleman and enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved raising and selling German Shepards Breed dogs, and he was a Christian by faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepson, Kenneth Farless.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 30 years, Reva Gaye “Blackmon” Grant of Phenix City, AL, one daughter, Samantha Grant (Jason) of Lockhart, TX, son, Aaron Grant of Lockhart, TX, stepson, Kevin Farless of Opelika, AL, sister, Karin Brandon of Wichita, KS, brother, Thomas Grant (Michell) of Keystone, FL, seven grandchildren, Anthony Grant, Devan Emrich (Alex), Meagan Martinez (Mikey), Amanda Brown (fiancé Javi Liamis), Natalie Miller, Alessandra Miller, and Sophia Miller, seven precious great grandchildren and one on the way, several nieces, nephews, extended family, and numerous friends

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 3:00 pm EST on Tuesday March 31, 2026, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Ms. Millicent Williams officiating. The family will receive friends at the memorial service. Mr. Grant will be buried in a private place of rest where he will always be remembered, loved, and never forgotten.

Online condolences may be made at www.vancebrooksfuneralhome.net

03/13/2026

Agenda for the upcoming meeting of the Columbus GA Planning Advisory Commission.

03/11/2026

FYI

📢 Public Meeting Scheduled – Buena Vista Road Rezoning Proposal

Residents are invited to attend a public meeting regarding a proposed rezoning request for property located at 5306 Buena Vista Road. This meeting will provide an opportunity for community members to learn more about the proposal, review details, ask questions, and share feedback.

🗓 Monday, March 23, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Shirley Winston Park Super Center – Community Room

Community input is an important part of the planning process, and residents and stakeholders are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion.

For more information, contact the Planning Department

03/02/2026

PAC Change of Venue for Wednesday March 4, 2026

Planning Advisory Commission will be meeting on Wednesday, March 4th at 9 am in the Board Room at the Public Education Center for Muscogee County School District, 2960 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia.