Columbus GA

UPDATED: 8:05 p.m. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Police confirmed late Wednesday that there was an incident involving the impersonation of a police officer on J.R. Allen Parkway recently. This came amid social media reports of someone driving a black Dodge Charger who is pulling people over to rob them at gunpoint....

On February 3, 2026, at approximately 12:30AM, Officers with the LaGrange Police Department responded to a call of a person who had been shot at 150 Turner Street, Tall Pines Apartments. Officers located the victim, Marshawn Bailey of Columbus, GA, who had suffered a gunshot wound to his body. Officers quickly...

The Columbus Police Department is asking the public to help identify skeletal remains found eight years ago. Police said they responded around 10:51 a.m. on Nov. 29, 2018, to the 3100 block of Plateau Drive after a citizen found skeletal remains in a wooded area. The remains were sent to the Georgia Bureau of...

Two people are dead and one is injured in what police are calling a “domestic-related incident.”

Executive Director of StartUP Columbus Ben MacMinn discusses the recent launch of the retailLAB at Highside Market and why this such a great opportunity for local entrepreneurs. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your company, please contact us.

By Staff Writer The Men’s Progressive Club of Columbus, Inc. held its annual Man of the Year Banquet and Scholarship Fundraiser, recognizing Muscogee County Solicitor General Shevon Thomas as its 2026 Man of the Year and awarding scholarships to three local students. The club presented $1,500 scholarships to Davario...

— Community organizer and advocate Marquese “Skinny” Averett formally announced his candidacy Monday afternoon for the Columbus City Council District 7 seat during a gathering at the South Columbus Public Library. The District 7 seat is currently held by Councilor Joanne Cogle, who is running for mayor. Averett...

BEAUREGARD, Ala. (WTVM) - A 49-year-old man died Sunday night in a house fire in Lee County that officials say was apparently caused by multiple space heaters connected to the same electrical circuit. WC Hawkins was found dead inside a storage shed being used as a home in the 200...

COLUMBUS, Georgia – The Columbus Police Department Property Crimes Unit reported clearing 71 cases and arresting 23 individuals during December 2025 and January 2026, resulting in a total of 205 criminal charges. Police said the totals do not include results from three Porch Pirate enforcement details conducted in...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A house fire is currently burning on Bunker Hill Road and Verdun Drive in Columbus. The fire is located off Saint Mary’s Road. Our crews are on scene covering the incident. There is no word on whether the house was occupied at the time of...