CCG Community Reinvestment

09/23/2026

We cannot tell you how elated the Department is to share this news!!!! Our very own Kim!!!

No one is more deserving. Give Kim a warm congratulations!!! We are in good hands 🥳🥳🥳🥳

CITY NEWS: City manager recommends new community reinvestment director for council approval

Columbus City Manager Tyson Begly has recommended Kimberly Mitchell to be the city's next Community Reinvestment Director, pending Columbus Council approval at their October 13, 2026 meeting.

🔗 https://cnaw2news.com/2026/09/22/city-manager-recommends-new-community-reinvestment-director-for-council-approval/

09/10/2026

In just a few hours 😀

Our Community Development Advisory Council (CDAC) has graciously given us a big chunk of their meeting to present the CAPER. We hope to see you there!!

Come join us for our 2nd CAPER Public Meeting + Meet & Greet! 🎉

The HUD CAPER (Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report) highlights how federal funds were invested over the past year to support and uplift low- and moderate-income residents in our community.

This event is also your chance to:
✨ Learn about the work accomplished during this federal fiscal year
✨ Meet our Community Development Advisory Council (CDAC) board members
✨ Connect with your community

See you at the South Columbus Library - Pete Robinson Room at 2:00 PM.
We’d love for you to come listen, learn, and connect!

09/09/2026

Tonight 🥳 We hope to see you there!

Come join us for our CAPER Public Meeting! 🎉

The HUD CAPER (Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report) highlights how federal funds were invested over the past year to support and uplift low- and moderate-income residents in our community.

This is your chance to learn about the work accomplished during this federal fiscal year and connect with your community!

See you at the Columbus Public Library - Synovus A Room at 5:30 PM.
We’d love for you to come listen, learn, and connect!

09/07/2026

Celebrate your hard work today! Happy Labor Day.

09/06/2026

Now Available: CAPER Draft for Public Review

The City of Columbus’s Program Year 2025 / Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Draft is ready for review!

Public Comment Period: September 6 – September 21, 2026.

We welcome your thoughts and feedback; your input helps shape how we invest in our community.

View the CAPER:
-Online: https://www.columbusga.gov/communityreinvestment/
-In person: At 1111 1st Ave, 3rd Floor Community Reinvestment Dept., Columbus, GA 31901

Share your comments or questions with our Planner, Emma Kimbrel, at [email protected]

Your voice matters!! Thank you for helping us build a stronger Columbus!

09/04/2026

It's time to celebrate Kawana!! Her birthday was yesterday, so we got to do our favorite thing: celebrate one of our own!!!

Kawana brings so much life and personality to our department. She ALWAYS keeps it real and as you can see from the third picture, she's always making new friends wherever she goes.

Join us in wishing Kawana a very Happy Birthday!!!!

09/03/2026

Our second CAPER meeting is a week away today! Join us at the South Columbus Library, in the Pete Robinson Room at 2:00 PM.

Come join us for our 2nd CAPER Public Meeting + Meet & Greet! 🎉

The HUD CAPER (Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report) highlights how federal funds were invested over the past year to support and uplift low- and moderate-income residents in our community.

This event is also your chance to:
✨ Learn about the work accomplished during this federal fiscal year
✨ Meet our Community Development Advisory Council (CDAC) board members
✨ Connect with your community

See you at the South Columbus Library - Pete Robinson Room at 2:00 PM.
We’d love for you to come listen, learn, and connect!

09/02/2026

Reminder for next Wednesday! Join us at 5:30 PM at the Columbus Public Library in the Synovus A Room.

Come join us for our CAPER Public Meeting! 🎉

The HUD CAPER (Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report) highlights how federal funds were invested over the past year to support and uplift low- and moderate-income residents in our community.

This is your chance to learn about the work accomplished during this federal fiscal year and connect with your community!

See you at the Columbus Public Library - Synovus A Room at 5:30 PM.
We’d love for you to come listen, learn, and connect!

08/17/2026

Stay cool, Columbus!! If you need somewhere during the day to get out of the heat, please see the information below!!!

EXTREME HEAT ALERT

Heat index values are expected to exceed 105°F across Columbus over the coming days and possibly weeks. Residents needing relief from the heat are encouraged to visit Columbus Parks and Recreation facilities during normal business hours to cool down and stay safe.

Most facilities are open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with limited hours on Saturdays.

💧 Drink plenty of water.
☀️ Limit outdoor activities between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
👕 Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and sunscreen.
🚗 Never leave children, pets, or vulnerable individuals in a parked vehicle.
❤️ Check on elderly neighbors, family members, and others who may be especially vulnerable.

If you experience dizziness, nausea, a rapid heartbeat, confusion, or other symptoms of heat-related illness, move to a cool location and seek medical assistance immediately.

For facility locations and Saturday hours, visit:
https://parks.columbusga.gov/Facilities-Centers/Recreation-Centers

For additional information, call Columbus Parks and Recreation at 706-225-4658.

Please take this extreme heat seriously, share this information, and stay safe, Columbus!

08/13/2026

Come join us for our 2nd CAPER Public Meeting + Meet & Greet! 🎉

The HUD CAPER (Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report) highlights how federal funds were invested over the past year to support and uplift low- and moderate-income residents in our community.

This event is also your chance to:
✨ Learn about the work accomplished during this federal fiscal year
✨ Meet our Community Development Advisory Council (CDAC) board members
✨ Connect with your community

See you at the South Columbus Library - Pete Robinson Room at 2:00 PM.
We’d love for you to come listen, learn, and connect!