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A historic street in downtown Columbus is being renamed in honor of Pastor C. Medley Hayes, a lifelong servant, leader, and philanthropist whose impact on the community spans generations. The announcement came as a heartfelt surprise during Sunday morning service at Greater Beulah Baptist Church, where city leaders revealed that the intersection of 6th Street and 6th Avenue will soon bear the name C. Medley Hayes Way. Located just steps from the church he has faithfully led,

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The CMHayes Foundation hosted a turkey drive to give back to families in Columbus and the surrounding areas. According to organizers, 100 families received a free turkey. The event was held on Nov. 23 at 2024 6th Avenue in Columbus. The giveaway started at 2 p.m. This was the first year for the event, but Chief Financial Officer Stephanie Hayes said that due to their passion for helping others, this certainly won’t be their last year of giving thanks.

This video captures the June 25, 2014 dedication of the 1828 Resting Garden in Columbus, Georgia, located on the site of the city’s first cemetery for Black residents. Identified on early city maps as the “Colored Cemetery,” the site was used from 1828 , the year Columbus was chartered, until 1836 , when Porterdale Cemetery opened for Black burials. City residents and leaders gathered on 6th Avenue to honor formerly enslaved individuals and free Black residents who were l