Who is the Columbus C of C?

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is an organization of businessmen, women, organizations and individuals who have joined together to accomplish collectively what they could not individually.

Chamber of Commerce programs from A to Z

Some of the programs, projects and activities of your Columbus Chamber of Commerce include being ambassadors, awards and the annual meeting, All School Reunion, brochures, business coffee’s, beautification programs.

Accommodations for visitors in local area

Will you be hosting out of town guests during the year? Don’t have space for them? Don’t send them out of town. Let us tell you about some event locations in and around Columbus.

Tourism grants are available for events

Just a reminder there is a county tourism grant available for groups or organizations that are planning an event in Cherokee County to bring in a large amount of visitors with overnight stays in the county.

Columbus High School presents Disney’s© Freaky Friday

Preparing for the wedding Torrey (Anna Head), Senior O’Brian (Kenneth Hellend) and Mrs. Luckenbill (Madison Richards) were performing in the play Freaky Friday.

Merrick reaches milestone anniversary

Employee MaLia Merrick reached her 25year anniversary with Commerce Bank February 17. On Friday, February 16, Branch Manager Heidi Smortstad presented Merrick with a certificate and congratulated her on achieving this career milestone.

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department team at the Polar Plunge.

It was a successful year for the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department team at the Polar Plunge. Chero- kee County won an award for the Top Fundraising Team, turning in just over $4,300. The total event raised over $40,000 for local Special Olympics.

Cherokee County Sheriff’s deputies visited

Cherokee County Sheriff’s deputies visited with some of the Special Olympics athletes at the recent Polar Plunge event in Pittsburg. Chief Deputy Nate Jones, Sheriff David Groves and Sgt. Detective Jornell Fondren were among those making the leap.

The family and many friends

The family and many friends of Carl Crocker joined him at the Center Christian Church Fellowship Hall for a 75th birthday celebration. Carl, a member of the Columbus High School class of 67, spent 44 years of his life as an over-the-road truck driver.

Daughter’s Christmas gift continues giving

Love to Our daughter Julie’s family celebrated with us Christmas evening. Like in the past, the “littles” could hardly wait to open their gifts. Much to my surprise, I received the biggest gift of all. Tucked inside were twelve books Julie had purchased for me…all historical fiction selections.