Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Principal photography is set to wrap soon on a new horror film starring iconic actress Dee Wallace. Production on horror mystery “Southern Scares” began on Aug. 16 and will continue in various locations throughout Columbus until Aug. 31. According to Film Columbus, the movie follows a character...

GEORGIA — The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager last seen on Saturday. Authorities said 17-year-old Marius Griffith Jr. was last seen around 11 a.m. on August 23 near the 900 block of Farr Road. Griffith is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 135 pounds,...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Opening statements today in a Columbus courtroom for the murder trial of two alleged gang members. They are accused of killing Alex Bales Davis in a drive by shooting back in 2020. After three days of jury selection 16 jurors were chosen along with three alternates....

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Fountain City Classic announced on Wednesday the launch of their “Close the Gap” campaign, a fundraising initiative to help college students in band programs. According to the FCC, the fundraising initiative aims to eliminate the financial barriers for college students and strengthening the...

Several pieces of historic memorabilia connected to the “Andy Griffith Show” have found a new home in Smiths Station, and anyone can come check them out. Justin Mangum, the owner of Justin’s Barbershop, recently purchased the items from the historic Floyd’s City Barber Shop in Griffith’s hometown of Mount Airy, N.C.

The list of movies filmed in Columbus and the Chattahoochee Valley continues to grow. Now, another one is being produced here. “ Southern Scares,” billed as a horror-mystery and a supernatural thriller, began filming Aug. 16 in Columbus and is scheduled to wrap Aug. 31, the Columbus Film Office announced in a news...

William D. “Bill” Ploeger, who for decades was among the nation’s top amateur and senior amateur golfers, truly died Wednesday doing what he loved. Ploeger, 85, collapsed while playing golf at Green Island County Club in Columbus and was taken to Piedmont Columbus Regional’s midtown emergency room, where he was...

Runoff elections to be held in East Alabama following municipal elections. Development of Columbus Safety Action Plan underway. Officials are seeking public input on a plan enacted by the Columbus City Council. Mayoral runoff elections in Eufaula. Updated: 8 hours ago. Here are the two mayoral candidates who will be...

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF GEORGE WAYNE PEARCE, DECEASED. Case No. 2025-453 TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary having been granted to Linda S. Pearce, as Executrix of the Estate of George Wayne Pearce, deceased, on the 22nd day of August, 2025, by the Honorable Jere Colley. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...