Welcome to the first baby born in the city of Columbus in 2026

Welcome to 2026 Solani Alaina Williams. (Photo/Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown)

Baby girl Solani Alaina Williams was born Jan. 1 at 1:04 a.m. at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown. She entered the world weighing 6 lbs., 4 oz., and measuring 19.5 inches long. 

The proud parents are Destini Harper and Clyde Williams, who received a commemorative plaque and gift from the hospital. This is their first child. 

Baby Solani with her proud parents. (Photo/Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital)

Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown is one of six regional perinatal centers in the state of Georgia. Comprehensive women’s center services include an Obstetrical Emergency Department, midwifery, OBGYN Hospitalist group and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) that features a high-risk surveillance clinic, outpatient retinopathy of prematurity services and neonatal transport services.