Columbus GA

The Soul of the Hike, “Coming Home” event has grown from one day to a three day event in the past five years. Founded by Fillise Preer, the great-granddaughter of Henry Preer Sr. and granddaughter of Johnnie Preer, the event was held at “The Hike,” which is at the area of Abercrombie Rd. and George Williams Rd. In...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Fountain City Classic Committee hosted a luncheon where head coaches from Albany State and Fort Valley State engaged in friendly trash talk before the 35th Fountain City Classic. Both coaches expressed confidence their team will take home the trophy. “All great things come to an...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Goodwill of the Southern Rivers is hosting the 2nd annual Veterans Day Hiring Event. This is a special gathering dedicated to serving those who’ve served, their families, and other community members. The event is set for Thursday, November 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m....

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Imagine being able to stop a crime before it happens. Well, that’s exactly what happened for one local man. Courtland Dixon runs a transport service for elderly and medically disabled people in the Chattahoochee Valley. Dixon says a recurring rider scheduled a transport to the bank without...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Residents may hear sirens Wednesday, but don’t be alarmed. Wednesday is Georgia’s Severe Weather Preparedness Day with some taking part in a tornado drill at 9:30 a.m. During this time, Columbus will test its outdoor warning sirens. Schools and businesses are encouraged to practice...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department announced on Monday that officers are still searching for a teenager who was reported missing back in September. According to CPD, officers are searching for 13-year-old Skylar Phillips, who is described as a Black female, standing 4 foot 9 inches tall, weighs 160...

A second suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a woman on Grove Park Drive in August 2024, the Columbus Police Department announced Tuesday. Police said Keshon Corbin, 31, was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder in connection with the death of Jabreia Burston...

According to our weather expert, Tyler Penland, the skies will be sunny and blue, but the weather sirens will be sounding Wednesday at 9:30 am for Severe Weather Preparedness Day. You might think of Spring as the first round of severe storms, and you would be correct. November often brings...

JT Screenprinting & More has provided custom apparel in the Smiths Station area since 2019. The business is co-owned by Justin, from Opelika, who began screenprinting in 2010, and Tommy, from Phenix City, who started his career in 1982. Both owners began working in screenprinting in Auburn.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Consolidated Government is preparing to give back to families in the Chattahoochee Valley for Thanksgiving this year. Columbus Parks and Recreation will be hosting two Thanksgiving food drives throughout November at multiple recreation centers. Donated items will benefit Muscogee...