Columbus, Georgia Business News

Searching for Columbus GA jobs starts with knowing where to look. You can visit Choose Columbus and select Jobs to view The Columbus Job Board, which brings employment opportunities together in one convenient online resource, helping job seekers explore their next career move. Search by job title, company, or keyword,...

Choose Columbus is pleased to announce that the Columbus, GA healthcare workforce is getting a boost through a $461,000 state grant supporting nursing education at Columbus State University. Awarded by the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, the funding will support an additional full-time faculty position for two years and...

Advanced Air Mobility plans are generating excitement as Choose Columbus Executive Vice President Andy Hilmes highlights the importance of preparing early for electric aviation. Hilmes is helping oversee an initiative to bring a universal eVTOL charging station and vertiport to Columbus Airport. The infrastructure, approved for funding through the Columbus...

Columbus, GA, the economic development team at Choose Columbus is preparing for emerging aviation opportunities with a $2.2 million investment in Columbus Airport infrastructure. The Columbus City Council approved the funding through the FY27 discretionary transportation infrastructure budget, which will be utilized for the construction of an airside electric charging...

Columbus, GA economic development has earned international recognition for the way it shares the community’s business story. The Development Authority of Columbus, Georgia, received a 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Presented in the General Purpose category, the award recognizes the innovative...

Columbus, GA workforce development is taking another step forward with the opening of Columbus Technical College’s Col. Ralph Puckett Workforce Development Center. Community leaders and Choose Columbus recognize the center’s potential to connect transitioning military talent with local employment opportunities and strengthen the region’s economy. The $22 million facility, supported...

Electric aircraft are no longer a future ambition for the aviation industry, but rather a real present reality with commercial-ready eVTOL aircraft ready for use. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is pushing forward to ensure that motivated industries can deploy air taxis and other types of eVTOL aircraft technology soon...

The Jobs Page at Choose Columbus makes it easy to explore the best employers in the region before you apply. Choose from nearly 100  local employers with open roles today. Learn about hiring policies, company culture, benefits, locations and more before you ever open an application. This is the info...

It’s a new school year, and Columbus is the place to be for motivated students ready to set a career path and start advancing along it. There are many high demand careers you can start training for in Columbus, GA, including Cyber Security, Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, and Skill Trades such...

Back to school means thinking ahead for Columbus students. Choose Columbus works closely with the Muscogee County School District to ensure students have career-focused pathways available. Programs include Career Technical & Agricultural Education Pathways, Jordan Vocational College and Career Academy, and the Teacher Externship Program that provides educators hands-on experience...

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology is pushing ahead in multiple countries, including the United States,  and could be coming to Columbus as well. British airline Virgin Atlantic signed a definitive multi-year agreement this summer with Joby Aviation to introduce electric air taxis in the United Kingdom. This agreement integrates Joby’s...

Following the October 2025 signing of a Friendship Agreement between Columbus, GA and Jinju, South Korea, plans have now been made to welcome Jinju Mayor Cho Kyu-il to Columbus this September. Upon visiting the city of Jinju, Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson shared, “I think we have formed a natural friendship...

The Puckett Center at Columbus Technical College has been named part of the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource Center, or VECTR network. The VECTR network operates throughout Georgia to serve as a gateway for veterans during their re-entry into Georgia’s postsecondary educational system and workforce. The main center in...

[August 24, 2026] [Columbus, GA] – The Development Authority of Columbus, Georgia received a 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award was bestowed for the organization’s work in the General Purpose category for the 338,000 population group. Missy Kendrick will be...

Job seekers in Columbus, GA now have a hyper-local job search tool. Search local job postings by Job Function, Salary, Seniority, Industry, or Company. This tool helps job seekers stop wasting time weeding through roles that don’t fit. Streamline your job search efforts with nearly 100 of the largest local...

This summer, Master Wall Inc, expands its presence in Columbus, GA. The leading American manufacturer of exterior wall systems opened a new manufacturing facility that will also serve as the company’s headquarters. This development represents an investment of approximately $7 million in property acquisition and facility improvements. “This decision reinforces...

Columbus officials are positioning the city to become an early hub for electric air taxis. Negotiations are underway to develop a universal eVTOL charging station and vertiport at the Columbus Airport. The proposed infrastructure would support electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, which are battery-powered vehicles that take off and land...

Columbus companies reach international markets through convenient port access to the Port of Savannah. As one of the nation’s busiest container ports, Savannah provides direct connections to global shipping routes, making it easier for businesses in Columbus to export products and import materials from around the world.Connecting to Global MarketsPort...

The business climate in Columbus helps companies move quickly from planning to production. The Development Authority of Columbus works  closely with companies to identify available sites, coordinate incentives, and streamline approvals, helping projects move forward without unnecessary delays. With a permitting process not exceeding  45–60 days and shovel-ready sites available...

The Port of Savannah gives Columbus manufacturers and distributors efficient access to global shipping routes. As one of the fastest-growing ports in the United States, and an approximately four-hour drive from Columbus, the port provides reliable options for importing materials and exporting finished goods.The inland port in LaGrange, planned to...

Location advantages in Columbus make the city a strategic hub for companies serving the Southeast and beyond. Positioned near major transportation corridors like I-185, U.S. Highway 280,  and U.S. Highway 80, Columbus provides efficient access to customers, suppliers, and distribution networks across the region. Rail access provided by  Norfolk Southern...

Airport access is available in Columbus via the Columbus Airport (CSG), boasting commercial passenger service by Delta Airlines, a recently re-paved 7,000-foot runway, and a wide variety of aviation support services for both private and general aviation. Downtown Columbus is just minutes from CSG, while Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is...

Want to enjoy big city perks without sacrificing small-town charm? Look no further than Columbus, GA. Located along the Chattahoochee River on Georgia’s western border, this vibrant and affordable community is the second-largest city in the state and only 100 miles from Atlanta. Where is Columbus, GA, on the map?So, where...

On July 31st, Columbus Technical College cut the ribbon on the Col. Ralph Puckett Workforce Development Center. The $22 million facility, much of it financed through local contributions, provides accelerated career training and credentialing for a wide range of high-demand careers in a wide variety of industries, with a special...