Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus City Council adopted a five-year consolidation plan Monday, setting priorities for affordable housing, economic development, and community revitalization across the city. The meeting also marked the first day in office for new City Manager Tyson Begley and newly seated District 9 At-Larg

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Tuesday morning, the newest Columbus Councilor took her seat at the table. The look and tone at that table are changing. “More than anything, I want to bring, help bring unity and to help us grow as leaders, as we continue to assess the different challenges that our city faces,” said […]

New faces debut at Columbus City Council meeting Two new faces appeared at the Columbus City Council meeting Tuesday July 14, 2026. Dr. Cathy Cook was officially sworn in as the new District 9 At Large representative in front of a standing room only crowd and thunderous applause. Dr. Cook ousted John Anker

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Tuesday morning! We are starting the day with mostly cloudy skies across the area, along with a few lingering light showers left over from the overnight hours. Temperatures are running close to seasonal averages, generally in the lower 70s. As we move through the day, expect occasional break

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A man has died after being shot overnight in Columbus. The shooting happened shortly before midnight in the 1100 block of Curtis Street, according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan. The victim, 34-year-old Davon Wallace, sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at 3:30 a.m..

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Someone is $62K richer after buying a lottery ticket at a Columbus liquor store. According to Georgia Lottery officials, a ticket bought in Columbus was one of two in the state to win $62,500 in the July 10 Fantasy 5 drawing. The lucky numbers were played...

University builds a literary bridge between the Chattahoochee and Hudson rivers Columbus State University has completed a major preservation and rehabilitation of Carson McCullers’ former home in Nyack, New York—an 1880s Victorian overlooking the Hudson River—earning a Rehabilitation Award from the Historic

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Chuck Williams sits down with Columbus Police Chief Stoney Mathis for the Sunday Conversation. Mathis will be retiring at the end of the year after more than three years at the helm of the department. He started in an interim role and was then hired to fill the full-time position. He […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two arrests were made following a drive-by shooting after an argument in Columbus Sunday afternoon. According to Columbus police, Marley Wilson and Nathaniel Edmonds, both 21, were charged. Wilson faces one count of terroristic act while Edmond faces five counts of drive-by shooting. The shooting

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Monday morning! We are starting the week with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the lower to middle 70s. While a few breaks of sunshine are possible through the morning hours, clouds will remain the dominant feature across the region. As we move into the afternoon and evening, expect s