Columbus Council approves $3.3M housing development for South Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus City Council approved a $3.3 million grant Tuesday night to address the city’s affordable housing shortage by building new homes on Farr Road in South Columbus. The project will transform a former mobile home park into 62 energy-efficient single-family homes, according to NeighborWorks...
Columbus police search for missing 16-year-old
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 16-year-old. Asia Singletary was last seen in the 1300 block of Celeste Drive on Thursday, December 18, around 4 p.m., according to the Columbus Police Department’s Special Victims Unit. Singletary is described...
Local children’s book celebrates Columbus through young authors’ eyes
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Young authors across the Chattahoochee Valley have created a new children’s book about what makes Columbus home to them. “My Columbus, My Community” is now available and features stories from local neighbors and neighborhoods that feel like home. The illustrated book shows the Chattahoochee...
Cold front entering tonight; Big warm up for Christmas
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)- Happy Thursday! It has been sort of a miserable day, with overcast skies and showers moving through. The good news: we won’t be seeing these showers for long! Friday: The cold front will push through tonight, and with it, one last round of rain. Some of these storms could be strong to […]
House of Heroes gift wrapping station returns to Peachtree Mall
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The annual House of Heroes gift wrapping station is back at Peachtree Mall in Columbus. The organization supports military and public safety veterans by doing repairs and renovations at their homes in the area. Since the start of this month, volunteers have been wrapping gifts in...
Kim Carroll shares a local way to get help to stop smoking
A Lung Nurse Navigator at John B. Amos Cancer Center shares one opportunity for getting help to stop smoking and the importance of lung screenings.
Keep food safety in mind during the holidays
COLUMBUS, Ga. – Food is a big part of everyone’s holiday traditions. Turkey, ham, or roast beef and all the trimmings make for a memorable meal people look forward to all year! So, don’t be one of many Americans who will get sick from food poisoning. Follow these simple steps and have a safe holiday!
Sixth suspect in Shirley B. Winston Rec Center shooting pleads not guilty to murder,...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The sixth suspect arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Jacarie Charles at the Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center appeared in court Thursday afternoon. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 4 suspects in Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center shooting appear in court Dominick Gill, 20,...
Columbus first responders work through holidays to keep community safe
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - While many people will be home with family during the holidays, local firefighters will be on duty, ready to respond to emergencies. Two fire officials said they don’t mind working the holidays if it means saving lives. “Just thank the people who serve your community,”...
In Memory of the Legendary Chuck Leonard
Local philanthropist Wanda Amos, with help from Scott Ressmeyer and the Miracle Riders, spread holiday cheer to children in need in Columbus on Monday. Share your pics: Snow falls throughout Chattahoochee Valley. Updated: Jan. 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM EST. As snow moves throughout the Chattahoochee Valley, viewers are...
