Reporting an accident
Notify the nearest law-enforcement agency immediately if anyone is injured or killed or if property damage exceeds $500. [dds.georgia.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Crash reports may be purchased online or picked up at Columbus Police at 510 10th Street; reports are generally available after 48 hours. [columbusga.gov]
Parking
Uptown residential permits provide unlimited on-street time in designated areas; permits are issued by METRA Parking Enforcement at 919 Broadway. [columbusga.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
A nonconsensual tower must provide an attendant during normal business hours 5 days a week and at least 4 hours on one additional day; a release attendant must be reachable by phone 24 hours every day. [rules.sos.ga.gov]
Who to call
Columbus Police non-emergency is 706-653-3232; the department is at 510 10th Street. [columbusga.gov]
Fees
Georgia caps private-property nonconsensual removal of vehicles weighing 10000 pounds or less at $228; the first 24 hours of storage are free and later storage is capped at $33 per day. [dps.georgia.gov]
Private-property towing
A nonconsensual towing carrier must hold a DPS permit and have a signed property-owner contract plus an individual same-day removal request; required signs must list the tow company location fees hours and payment methods. [rules.sos.ga.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.