Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit arrested eight people and seized illegal drugs and firearms following four separate narcotics investigations conducted between July 14–16, 2026. Detectives executed multiple search warrants during the investigations, which resulted in 32 fe

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – Columbus Mayor-elect Isaiah Hugley has turned to one of the most seasoned politicians in the state and a retired local attorney to lead his transition team. Retired state Rep. Calvin Smyre, who served nearly a half century in the Georgia General Assembly, and Trip Tomlinson, the husband of former

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Multiple armed suspects have attempted a gas station robbery on Wednesday, according to Public Information Officer for the Columbus Police Department (CPD) Brittany Santiago. RELATED: Two arrested after armed robbery at Smiths Station gas station According to Santiago, the armed suspects attempte

CSU students will return to “new” campus store Summer break is almost over, and Columbus State University students will be back in class August 10. They will be greeted by a reimagined bookstore located in the store's original location, the Davidson Student Center. The university has partnered with Follett

Twenty years and 20 surgeries after doctors warned her parents she might never be understood because of a complex cleft lip and palate, Peachtree City native Sophia Wootten is wearing the Miss Georgia crown and preparing to represent the state on the Miss America stage. For Wootten, 21, winning Miss...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Event Partner Chelsea Arrington joined WRBL to discuss the upcoming ninth annual Community-Wide Back 2 School Supplies Giveaway in Phenix City, Ala. The community is coming together for the return of this initiative that aims to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. This event provi

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Real Time Crime Center run by Columbus Police has proved to be critical in solving crimes and providing information. There is about to be a staffing expansion happening over the next several months. “You got something on video or captured on camera?” said Capt. Andy Farmer. “There’s no questi

Update: Fire crews have left the scene following determination of fire being extinguished. Roadway is now open. One lane of Lee Road 242 in Smiths Station is closed as emergency crews continue working at the scene of a house fire Tuesday. According to officials, the fire has been extinguished, but...

OPELIKA — United Way of Lee County announced that it will host more than 200 volunteers for its annual Campaign Kickoff event on July 30. This signature event launches United Way of Lee County’s annual campaign, inspiring the community to come together and strengthen the lives of local families. This year’s kickoff wil

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department promoted a dozen officers from corporal to assistant chief. There were a lot of hugs and smiles in the room at City Hall this morning. The departure of Assistant Chief Joyce Dent-Fitzpatrick to a similar role in the Sheriff’s Office opens the door for promotions thr