Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — For the first time since the Columbus council terminated him on May 27th, former city manager Isaiah Hugley spoke publicly Tuesday night. Hugley is now running for mayor. He spoke at a Muscogee County Democratic Committee campaign event at the Public Library. Hugley spoke for a half hour, a...

Adding more thunderstorms in the forecast from a tropical low pressure system

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A controversial proposal prohibiting camping on public property had its second reading at City Council, Tuesday. A few changes were made to the ordinance following public backlash. Council approved the amended camping ordinance in a 9–1 vote, with Councilor Cogle opposed. Camping on public...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The person who was killed in a shooting that happened at an apartment complex near Warm Springs Road has been identified. The incident stemmed from a domestic dispute, according to authorities. The Muscogee County Coroner identified 28-year-old Martavis McKinney as the victim in the shooting...

One person is dead after a shooting Tuesday in Columbus, according to a post on the Columbus Police Department’s X page . The post says officers are in the 4300 block of Warm Springs Road in reference to a deadly shooting. Public information officer Brittany Santiago later confirmed the shooting happened at The Lakes...

Investigation underway after one dead at apartment complex in Columbus. Lafayette City Council Candidate arrested on misdemeanor charges. Lafayette City Council Candidate arrested on misdemeanor charges. Three arrests made with 16 total charges in Sumter County aggravated assault investigation. Three arrests made...

Interior construction is underway for a new Mexican restaurant in the Columbus area. Saborcito Mexican Cocina is scheduled to open in November in Phenix City at 3462 Crosswinds Drive, Suite C, off Highway 431. The restaurant’s owners, Jose Altamirano Jr and Modesto Crecencio Torres, sent a Facebook message to the...

LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. For School Year 2025/2026, Lee County Board of Education will continue participation in the Community Eligibility...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Tuesday morning! We’re starting the day off with overcast skies, humid conditions, and light showers developing across the region. Expect clouds to linger through the morning and into the early afternoon. Scattered showers will continue to be possible throughout the day, with off-and-on...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Uptown Columbus area is one step closer to getting a long-awaited pickleball facility. Demolition is now underway at the future site of the 28-court pickleball complex on 3rd Avenue, a project that city leaders and the Columbus, GA Pickleball Association have been working toward for more...