Columbus Dream Center: Free food, clothing and more available on March 21
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A Columbus non-profit will open its doors later this month to provide free food, groceries, clothing, hair care, hygiene kits and more for those in need. The Columbus Dream Center will host this opportunity on March 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The center is...
Million-dollar milestone: Miracle Riders fulfill promise to CSU, announce plans for 2026 ride
The Miracle Riders have hit their $1 million fundraising goal for Columbus State University.. Scott Ressmeyer , co-owner of Country’s Barbecue and founder of the Miracle Ride , made the announcement Tuesday morning in front of CSU’s Frank D. Brown Hall in downtown Columbus. “To be able to accomplish that in this...
‘Rosa Parks Women of Courage Breakfast’ raises money for student scholarships
Doctor Phyllis Jones and Katrina Long share details about an upcoming breakfast event that supports scholarships.
Columbus man found guilty of armed drug trafficking
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A Georgia man already serving federal prison time for a prior conviction was found guilty by a federal jury of possessing fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin while illegally possessing seven firearms and ammunition. Nimesh Vijay Desai was found guilty March 4 on one count of possession of...
Edward D. Harbison plans to run for Georgia Senate seat his father has held...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – A day after his father made the surprise announcement that he will not be seeking reelection for his Georgia Senate seat, Sen. Ed Harbison’s son announced he would run for the office. Edward D. Harbison announced in a news release that he was seeking the District 15 seat his father has […]
Columbus police seek two missing girls: Drayah and Leah Landers
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating two girls, ages 13 and 14, reported missing, according to department bulletins. Both Drayah Landers, 13, and Leah Landers, 14, were last seen March 3, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m. in the area of...
Four people indicted in Georgia Dept. of Driver Services fraud case
ATLANTA (WRBL) — Four people in various counties in the state are now facing indictments for allegedly fraudulently creating and forging checks using Department of Driver Services (DDS) information, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Thursday. According to the attorney general’s office, Aieriana Turner,...
Columbus icon, Rev. Jimmy Elder, receives Scouting America award
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The gallery of the National Infantry Museum was packed with guests Tuesday night to honor an icon in the Columbus community. The Reverend Dr. Jimmy Elder received the Chattahoochee Council of Scouting America’s Distinguished Citizen Award. It was an opportunity to raise awareness about scouting...
Columbus Dream Center to open their doors to those in need
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Dream Center, located at 4114 Oates Ave., will open their doors to the community on Saturday, March 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The center will provide but are not limited to: RELATED: Columbus Dream Center opens its doors to the public every third Saturday According to officials, […]
Waverly Hall police introduce new department bikes for patrol operations
WAVERLY HALL, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with the Waverly Hall Police Department announced on Monday the addition of three new bikes that will be part of their patrol operations. Police Chief Jason Durham and City Councilwoman and Public Safety Director Tara Barbee introduced the new bikes to the department. In a social...

















