Columbus GA

Here’s a look at what’s happening around The Peach State this weekend:. Student musicians from Colquitt County will perform Saturday at the Georgia Southern Performing Arts Center in Statesboro as part of the District Honor Band. The middle school performance begins at 3 p.m., followed by the 9th- and 10th-grade...

On Jan. 15, two brothers were found not guilty of all charges they faced in the 2021 shooting death of a man in Columbus, according to court documents. Court documents show Johnte Damar Williams and Quinton L. Williams were each found not guilty of malice murder, felony murder and two counts of aggravated assault in...

SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were arrested after an attempted contraband drop near Hancock State Prison on Thursday, according to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were patrolling the area of Johnny Britt Road and Linton Road around 11 p.m. February 5 when the sheriff’s office was...

Libby McFalls with Columbus State University discusses the community connections with The River Program and what students can expect once enrolled in the program. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your company, please contact us.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A single-vehicle incident near St. Mary’s Road caused a road closure around 7:30 p.m. According to Columbus police, caution tape was placed at the scene so bystanders wouldn’t walk up near the reported fire during the incident. The scene has been cleared, and no one sustained any...

PINE MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WRBL) — A local chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, is turning service into song. The King’s Gap Chapter’s vocal ensemble, known as “The DARlings,” performs at assisted living facilities, civic events, and DAR gatherings across Georgia, using music to bring joy...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Thursday, the Muscogee County Board of Elections and Registrations heard a complaint from a citizen about safety concerns at Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center. That will be one of three advance voting locations for this year’s primary and General elections. The Muscogee County Elections...

Throughout the month of February, The Courier Eco Latino will honor Black History Month by spotlighting one local African American leader—past or present—each day. The series will feature trailblazers, educators, entrepreneurs, artists, advocates, and unsung heroes whose contributions have helped shape the soul,...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Kirkland’s Home is preparing to close its last remaining store in the area. The home décor retailer is currently holding a closing sale at its Columbus Park Crossing location. Signage at the store, located at 5550 Whittlesey Blvd., Suite 880, advertises 60% off the entire store, with all sales...

The conclusion of a major pandemic fraud case sees the final defendant, 26-year-old Christopher Upshaw of Columbus, admitting guilt in a scheme that siphoned off an estimated $17 million intended for pandemic relief, as per an announcement by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Georgia. Upshaw, who...