Woman identified in fatal Dawson Street stabbing incident, son charged
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department (CPD) have identified the woman who was injured in a Sunday stabbing incident near Dawson Street, and have arrested her son in connection to what is now a homicide investigation. According to CPD, officers responded to the 2900 block of Dawson Street around 11 p.m. in reference […]
Woman identified in fatal Dawson Street stabbing incident, son charged
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department (CPD) have identified the woman who was injured in a Sunday stabbing incident near Dawson Street, and have arrested her son in connection to what is now a homicide investigation. According to CPD, officers responded to the 2900 block of Dawson...
Columbus Approves $9.1 Million Pickleball Complex to Attract Tournaments and Visitors
Columbus is making a major investment in sports tourism with plans for a new multimillion-dollar pickleball complex that could bring regional tournaments, visitors and additional economic activity to the Chattahoochee Valley. On October 13, Columbus City Council voted 7-2 to approve an additional $...
One Love Caribbean Fest returns to Columbus, this time at Peachtree Mall
The One Love Caribbean Festival is back in Columbus this weekend, moving to a new site at Peachtree Mall, and runs from 3 to 8 p.m. Oct. 18. Their Facebook page promises “a community-centered celebration of Caribbean culture, food, music, entertainment, and connection.” The event intends to unite communities through moments celebrating a shared culture. Organizers want attendees to come “reppin’ and steppin’” and to bring their country’s flag. Last year’s festival was held at the Columbus Civic
Cooler temperatures and wind gusts expected this weekend
Warm, record-approaching temperatures will give way to cooler and breezy conditions this weekend as a cold front arrives late Friday.
Community Health Fair to provide free resources for Columbus families at Columbus Public Library
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage (GAPI) alongside the help of the Columbus Public Library is holding a Columbus Community Health Fair on Halloween Day to offer local families free resources and health screenings. GAPI is collaborating with the following to make this health fair possible for the surrounding […]
Georgia’s $166 Million Medicaid Program Faces Questions as State Seeks More Federal Funding
Georgia has spent nearly $166 million on a Medicaid program designed to provide health insurance to low-income adults, but fewer than 21,000 residents were actively enrolled as of August 2026. Now, state officials are asking the federal government to cover a larger share of the program’s costs, rais...
Off-duty Columbus police officer injured in K-9 attack; dog dies during incident
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A Columbus Police officer is recovering after being attacked by his assigned K9 while off-duty Wednesday morning. According to the Columbus Police Department, the officer suffered injuries that required surgery but is expected to recover. Police say the K9 had recently joined the department and was still undergoing training with its […]
3,466 Columbus Voters Cast Ballots on Day One: Early Voting by the Numbers
3,466 people in Columbus had already voted in the Nov. 3 general election after the first day of early voting, Tuesday, Oct. 13. That's 3,203 people who voted in person plus 263 mail ballots already accepted, according to the Secretary of State's early voting files as compiled by Georgia Votes. Sta...
Fall Festival at the Fort
Mark your calendars for Oct. 31, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET, for a celebration of regional heritage and craftsmanship at the Fort Mitchell Historic Site, located at 561 Hwy 165 in Fort Mitchell, Alabama. The annual Fall Festival will feature a special GALA Quilt Show sponsored by the Russell County Historical Commission. Admission is free, though donations will be appreciated.
