COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — After more than five years of financial struggles, Historic Westville Inc. took a significant step Tuesday morning to bring the 1850s working village back to viability.
The Columbus Council approved a new 10-year lease with Historic Westville to use the city-owned property off South Lumpkin Road. The unanimous vote followed a presentation by Historic Westville Board of Trustees President Thornton Jordan and Executive Director April Kirk on the nonprofit organization’s progress since closing in 2023.
Historic Westville quietly reopened last month, awaiting the renewed lease with the city…