Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The American Red Cross invites the Columbus community to help save lives at a Pride Month blood drive.  Colgay Pride of Columbus, Georgia is hosting a Pride Month Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7490 Veterans Parkway. Every participant who donates blood will […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Conditions inside the Muscogee County jail have been bad or getting worse. This week, Sheriff Greg Countryman invited WRBL News 3 inside to see it. “This area goes into the clinic…” Countryman said, “…where our inmate residents are treated.” The deeper you go into the Muscogee County Jail, the mo

Cities with the most expensive homes in the Columbus, Georgia metro area. Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge r

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A Columbus police officer and K9 were injured in an officer-involved shooting, according to officials. K9 Havoc is at Auburn University Vet Hospital being treated for his injuries. This incident happened near Baker Plaza Drive in Columbus - near the former Muscogee Elementary School. Columbus off

As a kid, Sophia Wootten was told people might never understand her. She was born with a cleft lip and palate and spoke with a speech impediment. She underwent 20 surgeries before turning 20 years old, including major reconstructive surgery. Saturday evening, Wootten won the 2026 Miss Georgia crown at...

Columbus, Georgia ranked among the nation’s best-run cities Columbus, Georgia, has once again earned national recognition, ranking among the Top 23 Best-Run Cities in America in WalletHub's 2026 report, Best-Run Cities in America. The annual study compared 148 of the nation's largest cities across multiple

Melony Tidmore, 17, of Powder Springs, topped a field of 47 contestants to capture the title of Miss Georgia’s Teen 2026 in the finals on June 20 at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus. The Teen title stayed in Cobb County for the second straight year with Miss Georgia’s Teen 2025 Reagan Moore, 17, of P

On Monday afternoon, four days after Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson signed the city’s technology overlay ordinance into law , eight Upatoi residents and Keep It Rural LLC filed a complaint against the Columbus Council on seven counts of alleged unconstitutional enforcement, abuse of zoning power and a violation of their

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - A massive fire tore through an east Alabama church early Tuesday morning, causing extensive damage. Emergency crews received the call regarding a structure fire at St. Paul C.M.E. Church, located on Bleeker Road in the Crawford community of Russell County, around 5:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - U.S. Attorney Thomas Govan announced Tuesday that a $300,000 settlement was reached over allegations of false claims submitted to the Alabama Medicaid Agency. The settlement involves New Life Center for Change Inc., which did business as Teen University and its owner Alfonza Smith 27, of Smith