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...
Columbus tow drivers swap calls for Christmas shopping with kids
The annual "Shop With a Tow Operator" brought smiles to local kids as Griffin & Griffin Towing marked a decade of giving back.
Amid HUD changes to funding to help the homeless, Georgia groups try to plan...
LISTEN: Homeless service organizations in Georgia are unsure about what funding they'll have next year to help people into housing. GPB's Grant Blankenship reports their concerns come as a challenge to a new Department of Housing and Urban Development policy works its way through the courts. Homeless service...
Cats in Columbus: PAWS Humane Society says the stray cat population is under control
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Cats roaming neighborhoods across Columbus have raised questions about whether the city’s feral cat population is growing and what, if anything, is being done about it. Free-roaming cats that live across Columbus are raising concerns about overpopulation and public safety. Courtney Pierce,...
Phenix City neighbors deck the halls and lift up young patients
A Phenix City cul‑de‑sac is using its spectacular holiday light display to help support young patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Bridlewood residents advised to take precaution after raccoon tests positive for rabies
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with the Georgia Dept. of Public Health (GDPH) announced on Thursday that a raccoon from the Bridlewood subdivision was found to have rabies. Residents of the area are advised to take precautions. The raccoon was tested on Wednesday by the Georgia Public Health Laboratory. Health...
Raising Cane’s sets opening date for first Columbus location
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is set to make its Columbus debut on Jan. 13, opening near popular shopping and dining options at Columbus Park Crossing. The new restaurant, located at 5720 Whittlesey Blvd., will sit close to the recently opened Jim ’N Nick’s BBQ and...
Columbus airport concerns expressed at City Council
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — What started out as a routine airport update became a debate over money, oversight, and control at the Columbus Airport. Airport leaders pitched a major expansion project, but some councilors pushed back. Columbus airport representatives came before city council touting growth and a major...
