Columbus to rename Boxwood Recreation Center for Jerry “Pops” Barnes

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Consolidated Government will hold a ceremony Friday, Nov. 13, 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 city said.The ceremony will take place at the recreation center, located at 1068 Enoch Drive.The city invited residents and members of the media to attend.For more information, contact Holli Browder, Parks and Recreation director, at [email protected] or 706-255-4658.Ceremony detailsDate and time: Friday, Nov. 13, at 1:30 p.m.Location: Boxwood Recreation Center, 1068 Enoch Drive, Columbus, GA 31906