Auction drops $90K into Columbus coffers
Ninety pieces of unused equipment have made the city of Columbus $90,270.
AP: Little restraint in military giveaways
MORVEN, Ga. — Small-town police departments across the country have been gobbling up tons of equipment discarded by a downsizing military — bicycles, bed sheets,
District 3 firefighters secure grant
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors signed off on an Assistance to Firefighters Grant recently awarded to District 3 Volunteer Fire Department Tuesday during its board meeting that will provide the department more than $50,000 for equipment purchases.
Council approves $1.2 million loan; proposes new welcome sign
The Columbus City Council is moving forward with a $1.2 million loan needed for the purchase of some new equipment and the completion of a drainage project. Stephen Edds of Jackson-based Baker Donelson appeared before the council Tuesday night, bringing some good news about the loan with him.
“Christmas has come early for Columbus,” Edds said.