Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A murder a year ago inside a South Columbus recreation center illustrates how quickly police get critical information these days. And a big reason for that is the department’s Real Time Crime Center, connected to a network of thousands of cameras across the city. On Aug. 29, 2025, 22-year-old Jac

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — On Monday, a brand new Dave and Buster’s opened its doors for customers in the Columbus area. City officials and residents gathered to celebrate the grand opening with arcade games and a chef-inspired menu. Officials say the first 100 guests received free gameplay for the day. Mascots from the Co

Police arrest disfigured homeless man prompting public outrage The Columbus Police Department is receiving significant backlash online after the arrest of a well-known disfigured homeless man. Demarius Hampton, who also identifies himself as "Christian" was arrested July 13, 2026, for contempt of court acco

COLUMBUS, GA. (WRBL) — Toyota Rivertown is preparing for its Back 2 School Community Bash set to take place at Group 1 Toyota Rivertown located at 1661 Whittlesey Rd. Rivertown officials encourage families to come out to the free event on Friday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for free school supplies, food, […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation is shining light on an upcoming one-day event intended to bring some holiday cheer to the lives of local families and children staying in the hospital. Piedmont officials are encouraging local organizations, civic groups, community members and any willing

Funeral arrangements are now set for Anthony Onochie, the recent Northside High School graduate who was killed in a shooting in Lee County last weekend.

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — A Columbus man has been convicted of the 2023 shooting and murder of Bra’kevious Williams. According to Russell County District Attorney Rick Chancey, a Russell County jury deliberated the case for more than an hour on Friday, July 17, 2026, before finding Michael Mayberry guilty of shooting

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WKRC) — A Fort Benning soldier and his girlfriend are facing murder, child cruelty and animal cruelty charges after they allegedly neglected their infant son and dog to the point they both starved to death. According to a federal indictment, 22-year-old Emma Bradshaw and 23-year-old Ladarrion McCray...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A new national report is giving local house hunters some good news, ranking Columbus as one of the top midsize cities in the country for first-time homebuyers. According to a 2026 study released by the personal finance website WalletHub, the Fountain City landed at number 67...

THIS WEEKEND:It’s going to be a warm weekend with afternoon highs topping out in the mid 90s, and some of you could see some relief in the form of some isolated afternoon and evening showers and storms. We are watching the Gulf closely and there is still quite a bit of uncertainty with a system […]