Columbus GA

LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission voted to approve the updated solid waste management plan for the county during the Monday, March 9, commission meeting. The plan has been a source of contention in the county for many years, since the county instituted a contract with Arrow Disposal, now known as Meridian Waste,...

Columbus police are investigating a reported shooting Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 12 a.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026, in the 4400 block of Steam Mill Road. Crime scene tape cordoned off a section of the roadway as officers investigated. One person was injured. Their condition is unknown. The...

All across Georgia, drivers who thought they were getting a deal on a used car are instead getting a crash course in civil court. Dozens of buyers say they paid in full for vehicles only to watch their temporary tags expire while dealers failed to hand over titles or properly register the cars. Some are out thousands...

Seeking clarity, Clean Energy Columbus conducted a town hall Monday night at the Columbus Public Library, where representatives from Environment Georgia and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper shared facts about data centers’ energy and water use throughout Georgia to better inform residents who have a litany of questions...

Columbus first responders are on the scene of a crash Wednesday morning. The crash was reported on Lynch Road between the new Columbus Fire and EMS Station 5 and the Bull Creek Golf Course. Significant traffic congestion has been reported in the area, which is also affecting nearby Mathews Elementary...

A new coffee shop is coming near Old Town in Columbus. A 7 Brew Coffee location is being built at 8133 Veterans Parkway . Construction at the site is ongoing as of March 11. The location is hiring for a manager position, according to their jobs database . 7 Brew Coffee, headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, has over...

Severe storms are expected to enter east Alabama by 2 AM CT/3 AM ET, with the potential for damaging winds up to 60 mph and a brief tornado, before clearing out of Georgia by 9 AM ET.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Saint Francis-Emory Healthcare was officially recognized as the first Purple Heart Hospital and Facility in the state of Georgia. The hospital on Manchester Expressway held a Purple Heart Proclamation Presentation and a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the designation. The Purple Heart Hospital...

Dr. Felicia Rhaney with Piedmont Columbus Regional discusses the symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse and the treatment options available at Piedmont. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your company, please contact us.

Thanks to the generous donation of $50,000 from an individual who had a memorable Little League® experience and wanted to benefit the Little Leaguers® in their community. The seven leagues that received funding through this generous donation are:. Columbus (Ga.) American Little League. Columbus Northern Little League...