Coronavirus live updates: What to know in Columbus for Sunday, April 5

We’re tracking the most up-to-date information about the coronavirus in the Chattahoochee Valley. Check back for updates.

Road projects to continue during pandemic, Columbus government says

Ongoing projects across Columbus have been deemed “essential services,” according to Donna Newman, director of engineering.

Some of those projects include the completion of the River Road Roundabout project and the Fort Benning Road Roundabout and Streetscapes project, both of which are open to drivers but are in the final stages of completion. Other projects are also moving forward with implementation of safety precautions.

Columbus announces city bus schedule changes

Columbus Consolidated Government will be making adjustments to METRA bus services beginning Monday, April 6 through April 13, or until further notice.

According to a press release from the city, fixed route and Dial-A-Ride buses will operate on a Saturday schedule from 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The last lineup of buses will depart METRA’s transfer center at 6:30 p.m.

Other changes to note:

• METRA will enforce social distancing on buses and customer waiting area when necessary.
• Parking citations can be paid online at columbusga.gov/parking or at drop boxes located at the Public Safety Building and Recorders Court.
• METRA’s administrative office will be closed to the public.
• Customers may call 706-225-4673 for more information about METRA services.

Coronavirus cases in Columbus, surrounding county top 250

Muscogee County and its surrounding counties saw a jump of 60 new coronavirus cases on Saturday.

A total of 258 cases were reported in the immediate area, which includes the counties of Sumter, Troup, Crisp, Randolph, Dooly, Muscogee, Meriwether, Clay, Harris, Schley, Macon, Talbot, Chattahoochee, Taylor, Marion, Stewart, Quitman and Webster.

A full county-by-county breakdown from the Georgia Department of Public Health can be found here.