Jobs

Columbus Metro Has 122,600 Jobs

COLUMBUS, Ga. - The Columbus metropolitan area had 122,600 payroll jobs in September 2026, an increase of 500 jobs, or 0...

Nov. 2, 2026

Real Estate

Columbus Property Tax Bills

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Columbus homeowners who paid the first installment of their 2026 property taxes must pay the remaining b...

Nov. 1, 2026

Real Estate

Columbus vs. Harris, Lee, Russell and Chattahoochee Counties

Columbus, Ga. - Harris County has the highest median household income among Columbus and its four neighboring counties,...

Oct. 23, 2026

Finance

Columbus Hunting and Fishing Licenses in 2026

Columbus residents can buy an annual Georgia fishing license or basic hunting license for $15, a hunting-and-fishing com...

Oct. 23, 2026

Real Estate

Columbus vs. Montgomery, Birmingham, Huntsville and Auburn

Columbus, Ga. - Columbus households earn more than those in Montgomery and Birmingham, homes cost far less than in Hunts...

Oct. 23, 2026

Business

Starting a Business in Columbus, Georgia

Starting a business in Columbus, Georgia, requires more than paying the city's $75 business license administrative fee....

Oct. 22, 2026

Finance

Columbus Water Bills Rose $7 to $9 a Month in 2026

Columbus residents are paying about $7 to $9 more per month for water and sewer service in 2026 after Columbus Water Wor...

Oct. 22, 2026

Finance

Columbus Bus Fares in 2026

Columbus residents can ride a regular METRA bus for $1.30 one way, or purchase a 31-day unlimited-ride pass for $53, acc...

Oct. 22, 2026

Local

Columbus Property Taxes 2026

Columbus, Georgia, property owners face a Dec. 1 deadline for the remaining 60% of their 2026 property tax bills after t...

Oct. 22, 2026

Local

Columbus vs. Augusta, Macon and Savannah

Columbus, Ga., is Georgia's second-largest city by population, has the highest median household income among Columbus, A...

Oct. 21, 2026

Finance

What Columbus Earns: Median Household Income in Every Columbus ZIP Code

The typical Columbus household earns $58,073 a year, about $19,300 less than the typical Georgia household and $22,700 l...

Oct. 21, 2026

Real Estate

Columbus vs. Phenix City: Homes $23,600 Cheaper Across the River

Living across the river in Phenix City, Ala., is cheaper than living in Columbus, Ga., on most measures: the typical hom...

Oct. 21, 2026

Finance

Why So Many Americans Feel Broke Even When They Earn $100,000 a Year

Earning $100,000 a year used to represent a major financial milestone for American workers. It suggested a comfortable h...

Oct. 19, 2026

Jobs

7 Jobs That Could Become More Valuable as AI Replaces Office Work

For decades, Americans were encouraged to earn college degrees and pursue office jobs as a pathway to financial security...

Oct. 19, 2026

Business

The 7 Columbus-Area Industries That Could Create the Most Jobs by 2031

Columbus and the surrounding Chattahoochee Valley could see significant changes in the types of jobs available over the...

Oct. 15, 2026

Finance

7 Georgia Benefits Many Eligible Residents May Be Missing

With grocery prices, housing expenses, utility bills and healthcare costs putting pressure on household budgets, Georgia...

Oct. 14, 2026

Business

USDA Awards $3.3 Billion Loan for Georgia Power Plant to Meet Rising Electricity…

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the loan to Oglethorpe Power Corporation during a visit to the...

Oct. 14, 2026

Jobs

15 Columbus-Area Jobs That Pay $25 an Hour or More Without a Four-Year Degree

For Columbus-area workers looking to earn more without spending four years in college, the path to a better paycheck may...

Oct. 13, 2026

Jobs

Columbus-Area Job Openings

Looking for a Job in Columbus? Here Are Opportunities to Explore People looking for work in Columbus, Georgia, have opp...

Oct. 13, 2026

Finance

$1 Million Net Worth on an $80,000 Salary

Can You Become a Millionaire Earning $80,000 a Year? You do not need a six-figure salary, a successful business or a la...

Oct. 13, 2026

Finance

Is Bitcoin a Smart Investment in 2026?

Bitcoin Has Become a Serious Investment Question Bitcoin has evolved from an obscure internet experiment into a financia...

Oct. 12, 2026

Real Estate

$249,000 Home in Columbus, Georgia

Buying a home in Columbus, Georgia, may cost less than purchasing one in many larger American cities, but the sale price...

Oct. 12, 2026

Finance

Is $60,000 a Year Enough to Live Comfortably in Columbus, Georgia?

A $60,000 annual salary may provide a reasonable living in Columbus, Georgia, but how far that money goes depends on whe...

Oct. 12, 2026

Jobs

1,200+ Jobs Announced: 6 Columbus-Area Businesses Expanding and Hiring

Columbus, Georgia, is attracting new business investment as manufacturers and other employers expand existing operations...

Oct. 12, 2026

Real Estate

What $300,000 Buys You in Columbus, Phenix City and Harris County

A $300,000 home budget can look very different depending on where buyers search around the Chattahoochee Valley. In Colu...

Oct. 11, 2026

Real Estate

Why Are So Many New Homes Being Built Around Columbus?

Drive through parts of Columbus and the surrounding Chattahoochee Valley, and the signs of development are hard to miss....

Oct. 11, 2026

Business

$408 Million in New Investment.

Columbus, Georgia, is entering an important period in its economic development. New manufacturing investments, plans for...

Oct. 11, 2026

Business

Are Local Wages Keeping Up With Housing Costs in 2026 in Columbus, Georgia?

For workers in Columbus, Georgia, earning a steady paycheck does not necessarily mean keeping up with the cost of living...

Oct. 10, 2026

Business

What Does a $100,000 Salary Get You in Columbus, Georgia?

How Much Could You Save on a $100,000 Salary in Columbus? One of the biggest advantages of earning $100,000 in Columbus...

Oct. 10, 2026

Business

Columbus Residents Have Millions in Unclaimed Money

There may be money with your name on it sitting in a state account right now, and it's free to get it back. Georgia is...

Oct. 10, 2026

Real Estate

What Rent Costs in Every Columbus ZIP Code

If your rent went up this year, you're not imagining it. The typical asking rent in the Columbus area hit $1,326 a mont...

Oct. 10, 2026

Business

Columbus's 10 Biggest Employers

Odds are you, or someone at your dinner table, works for one of these 10. Together they employ more than 65,000 people....

Oct. 9, 2026

Jobs

New Jobs Less Than an Hour From Columbus

A big new hiring push is coming about 40 miles up I-185 from Columbus. Hyundai Transys will invest nearly $560 million t...

Oct. 9, 2026

Food

10 Great Columbus Meals Under $15

Eating out keeps getting more expensive, but Columbus still has plenty of great meals that cost less than $15. We checke...

Oct. 9, 2026

Education

Who Gets Paid the Most at Columbus's Public Schools and Colleges?

The highest-paid employee at any of Columbus's public schools or colleges is Columbus State University President Stuart...

Oct. 8, 2026

Politics

Georgia Governor's Race: Bottoms vs.

For the first time since 2018, Georgia voters will choose a new governor. Gov. Brian Kemp can't run again because of ter...

Oct. 7, 2026

Education

Andrew College Lands Nearly $3 Million Federal Grant as Enrollment Nearly Triples

Andrew College, the small Methodist college in Cuthbert about an hour south of Columbus, has won a nearly $3 million fed...

Oct. 6, 2026

Jobs

The Best Careers in Columbus, Ga.

Thinking about a new career, or helping a teenager choose one? In Columbus, some jobs pay well above the local average,...

Oct. 5, 2026

Sports

Albany State's Road to the NFL

When Albany State takes the field against Fort Valley State at the 36th Fountain City Classic on Saturday, Nov. 7, the G...

Oct. 5, 2026