Columbus Pursues $5B Data Center Project
City leaders partner with Habitat Partners on 'Project Ruby' to bring major tech investment to Muscogee County.
R&B Legends to Perform at Columbus Civic Center on Mother's Day
Pedestrian killed in Columbus vehicle collision
Lifestyle
Columbus Fire-EMS Moves Administrative Offices to New Location
Department relocates to Veterans Parkway, maintains same contact information

STEAM-X Youth Expo Connects Students with Future Careers
Annual event in Columbus, Georgia aims to inspire future leaders in STEAM fields
1 in 12 Teens Experience Physical Dating Violence, Experts Warn
Local organizations share signs of abuse and advice for teens and parents during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
Crime
Muscogee County Sheriff to Outline Large-Scale Operation with Multiple Agencies
Officials plan to release new details about 'Operation No Compromise' during a 10 a.m. briefing.

Columbus Woman Dies in Russell County Car Crash
70-year-old Marie B. Thompson killed in head-on collision on U.S. 80
Muscogee County teacher accused of choking student requests immunity, enters plea
Teacher claims she did not choke student, but only grabbed his shoulders and told him to be quiet
Business
SelectCobb International Company celebrates 175 years
The Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb to host anniversary reception on March 17

REI Accelerator Founders Advocate for Action-Driven Real Estate Investing
Jonathan Cronin and Larry Kite urge investors to move faster with systems, support, and purpose
New 2026 Job Projects Could Reshape Columbus' Workforce
Business leaders gather to discuss Georgia's economic outlook and impact on local jobs
Politics
First Candidate Files for Muscogee County School Board Race
Robert Roth is the first to declare intention to accept campaign contributions for the May 19 election.

Staten Island Soldier Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor
Family of Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis to receive nation's highest military honor for his heroic sacrifice in Afghanistan.
Columbus Councilor defends political consultant identified as Christian nationalist
Councilor John Anker says consultant Ben Garcia and his firm Magnolia Grove Consultants are "fine people" providing valuable services.
Sports
New manager to lead Columbus Clingstones in 2nd season at Synovus Park
Nestor Perez takes over as manager of the Atlanta Braves' Double-A affiliate after previous stint with the organization.

Northside Patriots Host Columbus Blue Devils in Baseball Matchup
Teams look to bounce back from recent results in Saturday afternoon showdown
Former UFC Champ Jones Reveals Severe Arthritis, Willing to Fight at White House
Despite needing a hip replacement, Jon Jones says he'd take one last fight if it's at the White House.