Robert Rhett News Today

A new industrial development megasite. A councilman chronically entangled in criminal investigations. A new name for a longtime mall. A row over money between a mayor and city-appointed board.

When the Columbus Redevelopment Authority received approval in the spring for $3 million from the state legislature for water, sewer and broadband infrastructure, things appeared to be looking up for the eight-plus year effort to redevelop Burns Bottom near downtown.

A rose to the Columbus City Council for its selection of Brenda Lathan to serve on the Columbus Redevelopment Authority. Lathan replaces Robert Rhett, the

Former Golden Triangle Development LINK employee Brenda Lathan has been selected to fill a vacant board seat at the Columbus Redevelopment Authority.

Robert Rhett, the last of the five original members of the Columbus Redevelopment Authority, resigned from the position last month at a time when the CRA’s efforts to redevelop Burns Bottom were coming into focus.

Robert Rhett vacated his board seat with the Columbus Redevelopment Authority just more than a month after his term was set to expire.

Several local business people and residents volunteered to give a much-needed facelift to United Deli, located at 212 Tuscaloosa Road, Thursday through Sunday.

Columbus Redevelopment Authority leaders say they will be ready to request proposals from developers for their Burns Bottom project by summer 2023.

Three people are now in the running for the open slot on the Columbus Redevelopment Authority board.

One person thus far has applied for an upcoming opening on the Columbus Redevelopment Authority Board.