Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - According to Sheriff Greg Countryman, two people were taken into custody after a high-speed chase late Saturday night. A heavy police presence was reported near South Lumpkin Road by Oxbow Meadows around 10:25 p.m. Countryman says a Corvette was traveling at 100 mph when it fled from sheriff’s...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The recent violence in local Columbus parks and recreation centers has raised questions and concerns about park safety. RELATED: 3 new suspects arrested in connection with Jacarie Charles murder at Shirley Winston Rec Center Since June, the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office says park patrol has...

J.M. Smucker plans to spend $120 million to expand production at its Hostess manufacturing plant in Columbus, Georgia. The investment will go toward the construction of a new building, renovation of certain areas of the facility and new equipment, according to Pace Halter, chairman of Choose Columbus, the city’s...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Monday morning! We’re kicking off the day under a blanket of clouds, with mild temperatures hovering right around 70°F. You might run into a few light sprinkles during the morning commute, but nothing too disruptive. Clouds will stick around for most of the morning, though we should see a...

Columbus, GA — Central Georgia starts the week under overcast skies and mild temperatures, hovering around 70°F this Monday morning. While a few light sprinkles may dot the morning commute, forecasters say there’s no need to worry about major disruptions. Morning Clouds and Afternoon Breaks. The first...

(Gray News) - Surprise Egg toys have been recalled because the toy inside the egg contains levels of lead that exceed federal regulations. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. This recall involves Evermore Surprise Eggs with yellow, pink or green wrap. The...

The Columbus Consolidated Government contracted with Paws Humane Society to manage the Columbus Animal Care and Control , starting eight months ago, after the city manager announced the facility no longer could ensure compliance with Georgia Department of Agriculture regulations, but overcrowding at the shelter...

The Muscogee County Sheriff shared dramatic images of what’s left of a Corvette after a high-speed crash over the weekend. The incident occurred in South Columbus at the South Lumpkin Road roundabout. Sheriff Greg Countryman posted on his social media accounts that the Corvette was traveling over 100mph at...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Police are investigating a shooting that reportedly happened while the victim was driving. The victim apparently drove to another location and then called 911. The incident happened Sunday evening around 5 p.m. on St. Mary’s Road, according to Columbus police.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office organized a saturated patrol on Saturday in an effort to monitor areas of concern and ensure residents in the community feel safe. News Leader 9’s Alexis Thornton spent Saturday cruising through the city with Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office. It was...