Columbus tests Woods well for quality
Columbus Town Manager Jonathan Kanipe told council members during a meeting Thursday, Aug. 18 that town staff has done several tests to ensure the water quality from the Woods well is safe and healthy for customers. Filters have been tested at one residence that had continual color issues and came back negative. Staff recommends they obtain a permit through the state to implement a program that will trap the iron and manganese.

Speed limit reduction requested on Mills Street from Blanton to Park
Columbus Town Council has requested the speed limit along Mills Street (Hwy. 108) between Blanton and Park Streets be lowered from 35 m.p.h. to 25 m.p.h. and has sent the paperwork for the change to the state. The town is still looking into placing signs in town alerting drivers that the speed limit is 25 m.p.h. unless otherwise posted in town limits.

Columbus July police department report
The Columbus Police Department answered 217 calls during the month of July, conducted 3,594 premise checks, issued 56 citations and made 14 arrests. Officers completed 104 hours of training and assisted the sheriff’s office and other town departments eight times for a total of 22 hours. Columbus Police Chief Chris Beddingfield reviewed the monthly report during the Columbus Town Council meeting held Thursday, Aug. 18.

Columbus July fire department report
The Columbus Fire Department responded to 128 calls for service during the month of July. Of those calls, 76 were for medical assistance, 13 were for public service and three were to assist law enforcement. The department responded to three structure fires, three motor vehicle accidents, two motor vehicle fires, one brush fire and one gas leak, among other calls. The department completed 196 hours of training and spent 183 hours on calls.