Columbus numbers: 311 at 706-653-4000, police non-emergency 706-653-3232, Water Works 706-649-3400, the mayor and all 10 Council members.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Names, phones and emails come from the Columbus Consolidated Government website and each agency’s own site, linked below.
Columbus and Muscogee County are one consolidated government, so one set of offices handles both city and county business. When you are not sure who to call, start with 311: dial 3-1-1, or 706-653-4000. A live operator answers 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, and the Columbus311 app takes requests any time. For emergencies, call 911.
The numbers most people need
- City services, potholes, missed trash, streetlights: 311 or 706-653-4000
- Police, non-emergency: 706-653-3232
- Water or sewer emergency, water bill: Columbus Water Works, 706-649-3400
- Animal emergencies: Paws Animal Services Division, 706-225-4512
- Code enforcement and rental housing complaints: Inspections and Code, 706-225-4126
- Emergencies: 911
The mayor and the city manager
- Mayor B.H. “Skip” Henderson III, the city’s 70th mayor. Office of the Mayor; chief of staff Josh Beard, beard.joshua@columbusga.org.
- City Manager Tyson Begly runs the city’s day-to-day operations and departments. Office of the City Manager.
- Clerk of Council Lindsey Mclemore: 706-653-4013, for agendas, minutes, ordinances and board appointments.
City Hall is at 1111 First Ave. Many offices, including the tax commissioner, elections and the Council Chambers, are at the C.E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center, 3111 Citizens Way. The Government Center is at 100 10th St.
Columbus Council
Ten members, from the city’s Council page. Not sure of your district? Use the city’s Find Your Councilor map.
| District | Council member | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simi Barnes | 706-780-6880 | barnes.simi@columbusga.org |
| 2 | Glenn Davis | 706-323-1005 | glenndavis@columbusga.org |
| 3 | Bruce Huff | 706-653-4013 | bhuff@columbusga.org |
| 4 | Toyia Tucker | 706-225-9783 | tucker.toyia@columbusga.org |
| 5 | Charmaine Crabb | 505-333-8532 | crabb.charmaine@columbusga.org |
| 6 | Gary Allen | 706-464-8476 | gallen@columbusga.org |
| 7 | JoAnne Cogle | 706-478-7579 | cogle.joanne@columbusga.org |
| 8 | Walker Garrett | 706-761-8028 | wgarrett@columbusga.org |
| 9 | Cathy Cook | 706-905-1938 | Cook.Cathy@columbusga.org |
| 10 | Travis L. Chambers | 706-225-4988 | chambers.travis@columbusga.org |
When Council meets: regular meetings at 9 a.m. on the second Tuesday and 5:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month; a fifth Tuesday brings a 9 a.m. work session. The next meetings are Oct. 13 at 9 a.m. and Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. Meetings stream live on the city’s YouTube channel.
Departments and services
| What you need | Who to call | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Any city service, if unsure | 311 Citizen Services | 706-653-4000 |
| Police, non-emergency | Columbus Police Department | 706-653-3232 |
| Police headquarters | 510 10th St. | 706-225-3205 |
| Sheriff | Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office | 706-653-4225 |
| Water, sewer, water emergencies | Columbus Water Works, 1421 Veterans Parkway | 706-649-3400 |
| Trash and recycling | Public Works, via 311 | 706-653-4000 |
| Landfill | Pine Grove Landfill | 706-225-4516 |
| Animal emergencies | Paws Animal Services Division, 4910 Milgen Road | 706-225-4512 |
| Lost and found pets | Paws Animal Resource Center, 4900 Milgen Road | 706-565-0035 |
| Code enforcement, rental conditions, permits | Inspections and Code, 1111 First Ave. | 706-225-4126 |
| Zoning | Planning Department | 706-225-3940 |
| Road projects, traffic signals | Engineering Department | 706-225-4441 |
| Property tax bills | Tax Commissioner | 706-225-4211 |
| Car tags and titles | Tax Commissioner, Motor Vehicle Office | 706-653-4208 |
| Property values and appeals | Board of Assessors | 706-225-4398 |
| Voting | Elections and Registration Office | 706-653-4392 |
| Business licenses, city finance | Finance Department | 706-225-4087 |
| Restaurant and food safety | Columbus Department of Public Health, Environmental Health | 706-321-6170 |
Police and sheriff: the Columbus Police Department lists 706-653-3232 for non-emergency reports and lets some reports be filed online. Water: Columbus Water Works says to call 706-649-3400 for a broken water line or other water emergency. Animals: the city’s animal services are run by Paws Humane Society. Code enforcement: Inspections and Code sends a property maintenance inspector when a tenant complains about conditions.
What this means for you
- 311 is the front door for nearly every city service.
- Keep 706-653-3232 for police calls that are not emergencies.
- Your Council member’s direct line is in the table above.
Related: trash and recycling, power outages, voting and moving to Columbus.
Frequently asked questions
What is the non-emergency number for Columbus police?
706-653-3232, according to the Columbus Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies.
Who is my Columbus Council member?
Columbus Council has 10 members, one for each of districts 1 through 10. Find yours with the city’s Find Your Councilor map, then use the phone and email listed on this page.
Who is the mayor of Columbus, Georgia?
B.H. “Skip” Henderson III, the city’s 70th mayor. The city manager is Tyson Begly.
What number do I call for city services in Columbus?
Dial 311 or 706-653-4000. A live operator answers from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, and the Columbus311 app takes requests at any time.
Who do I call about a water main break in Columbus?
Columbus Water Works at 706-649-3400. It says emergency crews are available for water emergencies.
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