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Central Ohio Agency on Aging transitions to regional model by 2026

Mayor Ginther and Columbus Recreation and Parks Director Bernita Reese have announced that the Central Ohio Agency on Aging (COAAA) will transition to a stand-alone Regional Council of Governments by 2026.

By NE Franklin News | Mar 13, 2025

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Columbus proposes rezoning plan for Northland neighborhood

Mayor Andrew J. Ginther has put forward a proposal to the Columbus City Council to rezone parts of the S.R. 161/E. Dublin-Granville corridor in the Northland neighborhood with new zoning code districts.

By NE Franklin News | Mar 6, 2025

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Columbus investigates cyberattack affecting health information

By NE Franklin News | Feb 3, 2025

The City of Columbus has identified a limited amount of protected health information (PHI) affected by a cyberattack on the Division of Fire's database.

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Columbus opens applications for 2025 summer youth program funding

By NE Franklin News | Jan 13, 2025

The City of Columbus has announced that it is now accepting applications for funding from nonprofit organizations offering summer programs for youth aged 5-18.

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Ohio cities affected by new gender-affirming care ban

By NE Franklin News | Nov 22, 2024

Yesterday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released its 2024 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) scores.

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Central Ohio forms coalition to tackle regional housing challenges

By NE Franklin News | Nov 19, 2024

Mayor Andrew J. Ginther has announced the formation of the Regional Housing Coalition, a collaborative effort to address housing issues in Central Ohio.

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Linden War Memorial rededicated at new home in Linden Park

By NE Franklin News | Nov 19, 2024

Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, Columbus veterans, the Ohio National Guard, and community partners have come together to rededicate the Linden War Memorial at its new location in Linden Park.

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Mayor Ginther presents $1.23 billion general fund budget for Columbus

By NE Franklin News | Nov 13, 2024

Mayor Andrew J. Ginther has unveiled the proposed 2025 General Fund budget for Columbus, amounting to $1.23 billion.

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Columbus invests $2.5 million in pilot program for economic mobility

By NE Franklin News | Oct 31, 2024

Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, along with the Columbus City Council and several community nonprofit partners, has announced a new initiative aimed at boosting the economic prospects of local residents.

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Hilltop Early Learning Center completes successful first year

By NE Franklin News | Oct 30, 2024

The Hilltop Early Learning Center is marking the end of its first year, having provided affordable pre-kindergarten education to children in the Hilltop area.

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Columbus receives $6.6 million FEMA grant for migrant support

By NE Franklin News | Sep 9, 2024

The City of Columbus has been awarded new federal resources to aid some of the city’s newest and most vulnerable neighbors. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Shelter and Services Program has awarded the city a $6.6 million grant to provide shelter for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

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Columbus offers free credit monitoring after cyber attack

By NE Franklin News | Aug 16, 2024

Published on August 16, 2024

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Mayor Ginther appoints Kym Douglas as new director of Department of Neighborhoods

By NE Franklin News | Aug 13, 2024

Published on August 13, 2024

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Columbus thwarts ransomware attack targeting its IT infrastructure

By NE Franklin News | Jul 29, 2024

Published on July 29, 2024

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Columbus offers credit monitoring after cybersecurity incident

By NE Franklin News | Jul 29, 2024

Published on July 29, 2024

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City of Columbus addresses cybersecurity incident affecting IT services

By NE Franklin News | Jul 22, 2024

The City of Columbus is addressing a cybersecurity incident and working diligently to restore its systems. The city's Department of Technology identified an abnormality unrelated to the global IT outage while monitoring its systems on Thursday, July 18. The department took swift action to significantly limit potential exposure, which included severing internet connectivity.

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Mayor Ginther names Craig Conley deputy chief of staff

By NE Franklin News | Jul 8, 2024

Published on July 8, 2024, Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced that Craig Conley will join his senior leadership team as deputy chief of staff. In this position, Conley will lead efforts to build and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders while serving as the Mayor’s Office liaison to CelebrateOne and the departments of Neighborhoods, Public Health, and Recreation and Parks.

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Mayor Ginther proposes record $1.99 billion capital budget for Columbus

By NE Franklin News | Jun 26, 2024

Mayor Andrew J. Ginther today presented his proposed 2024 Capital Budget, which includes $1.99 billion for crime-fighting tools, technologies and facilities; projects to expand the city’s affordable housing stock; new and renovated fire stations; new and improved parks, pools and community centers; resurfaced roadways; city utilities and more. With $618 million in carryover funding, the proposed 2024 Capital Budget is the largest in city history – a reflection of the region’s continued growth as Central Ohio attracts new residents, businesses, and visitors at historic levels.