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Yesterday afternoon turned tense in Columbus after residents in the Wynnton neighborhood reported hearing several gunshots along a stretch of Hilton Avenue. Callers told local media the disturbance unfolded between 13th Street and 15th Street, and by the time neighbors peered outside, officers were already in the area

Country Road Buffet , in The Landings shopping center at 2509 Airport Thruway in Columbus, is set to reopen next week. The restaurant temporarily closed in May to expand into a former H&R Block unit, adding about 2,000 square feet to its space. In a text message to the Ledger-Enquirer, Country Road Buffet owner Betty T

First John and Marilyn House Servant Leadership Scholarship awarded There is a reason Columbus, GA, was named the nation’s first “Servant Leadership City.” The commitment to servant leadership from Columbus-based corporations, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals has made a la

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with the Columbus Police Department were reported near 13th Street responding to a firearm being discharged. Authorities were reported at the scene around 2:30 p.m. So far, no injuries have been reported. There are no further details about the incident. More information will be provided

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A local artist has taken to his canvas in response to last week’s shooting of a Columbus Police Department (CPD) K-9. PREVIOUS: BREAKING: Authorities confirm officer, K9 involved in Baker Plaza Drive shooting Artist Randy Nguyen has painted several portraits of the K-9 Havoc since the dog was sho

SMITHS STATION, ALA. (WRBL) — Several emergency personnel are on Lee Road 430 in Smiths Station, Ala., responding to a two-vehicle accident that left one person critically injured. Officials said that the incident occurred just after 11 a.m on Monday. Just before 1 p.m. on Monday, multiple first responders were still o

SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WRBL) — A 17-year-old was injured Monday after being hit by a vehicle while riding a scooter in Smiths Station, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Jay Jones said the teen was taken to Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital for treatment. The extent of the teen’s injuries has not be

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The scene is now clear following a crash in front of the Columbus Civic Center. The crash involved a officer on a Columbus Police Department motorcycle. According to officials, the officer is okay. Traffic was delayed as crews worked to clear the scene. Stay with News...

Next generation of doctors, nurses, and pharmacists graduate from Piedmont Piedmont Columbus Regional has announced the graduation of 44 residents across its Nurse, Family Medicine, and Pharmacy residency programs. This is good news, especially for underserved rural areas outside of Columbus. As Now Georgia

The owners of Deorio’s Pizza in Columbus have put the business up for sale, saying they want to spend more time with children, according to a Facebook post Saturday . Deorio’s reopened in 2024 with new owners after it closed in 2017, ending its 55 years at Cross Country Plaza . Owner Bernie Sherr reopened the restauran