The Columbus Consolidated Government will hold a ceremony on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. to mark the renaming of the Boxwood Recreation Center as the Jerry “Pops” Barnes Recreation Center. 

The renaming honors Barnes for his public service to Columbus, including his time representing District 1 on the Columbus Council. The ceremony will take place at the recreation center, located at 1068 Enoch Drive. 

Residents and members of the media are invited to attend and join the city in recognizing Barnes’s service to the community. 

Ceremony Details: 
• Date and time — Friday, November 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. 
• Location — Boxwood Recreation Center, 1110 Enoch Drive, Columbus, GA 31906