COLUMBUS, GA, UNITED STATES, June 2026 – ringing together public, private and nonprofit stakeholders to solve community problems and drive growth continues to be a winning strategy for this city on the rise. It’s the Columbus Way. “The city changes almost day by day,” says Mayor Skip Henderson. “It’s such an incredible group of people [...]

COLUMBUS, GA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2026 – Last week, we hosted our Annual State of the City, presented by Page Scrantom - the eighth and final one delivered by Mayor Henderson. As always, it gave us the opportunity to reflect on what the year behind held and get a glimpse into the year ahead. This time, [...]

COLUMBUS, GA, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 – The Columbus Chamber proudly hosted the 2026 Chattees Awards, an inspiring evening dedicated to celebrating the leaders, businesses, and changemakers shaping the future of the Columbus region. The annual event brought together community and business leaders to recognize outstanding achievement, impact, and service across the region. [...]

COLUMBUS, GA, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2025 -- We’re excited to share a brand-new benefit coming your way in 2026: the Partner Perks Program - a growing collection of exclusive discounts and special offers available only to Chamber partners. Think of it as a year-round perks menu created by our business community, for our [...]

COLUMBUS, GA, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2025 – Soon to celebrate 180 years of service to the Columbus & Chattahoochee Valley business community, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its organizational realignment and staff promotions. With the belief that access to quality jobs is the cornerstone to building a healthy community, [...]

COLUMBUS, GA, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2025 -- Hecht Burdeshaw Architects joins regional architecture and advisory firm, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture. Located in the heart of downtown Columbus, GA, Hecht Burdeshaw has served as a key partner in the development of Columbus for over 60 years. Through public and private work including the Columbus Convention & [...]

COLUMBUS, GA (June 9, 2025) – With Georgia’s Fiscal Year 2026 state budget finalized, Columbus State University will begin planning a $22.2 million center for advanced technologies—including robotics, engineering and space science—on its Main Campus. The facility, which will serve as the new home for its Coca-Cola Space Science Center, marks a significant milestone [...]

COLUMBUS, GA (May 20, 2025) – The Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the hiring of Jansen Tidmore as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. With more than a decade of proven success in collaborative business leadership and private sector growth strategies, Tidmore steps into the role as the [...]