Columbus GA

Citizen: Ditch the ‘distracting’ signs during city council’s public agenda One local citizen told Columbus City Council it's time to ditch the distracting signs on continuous display during the public agenda portion of the meetings. Kim Decker said, "every single resident of Columbus deserves an equal, undi

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Former Columbus mayoral candidate, pastor, and politician Zeph Baker pleaded guilty Monday to felony kidnapping and family violence battery stemming from a 2023 incident involving his then-girlfriend, Lacai Williams. Baker was sentenced to five years of probation. Several charges, including aggra

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A popular Midtown chain restaurant has abruptly shut its doors, leaving only one location in the Columbus area. Red Lobster, located on 13th Street in Midtown, permanently closed on Friday, August 8, 2026. A sign posted to the restaurant’s door reads, “Sorry for the inconvenience, this location i

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Being on the northern edge of a ridge of high pressure brings an inherent chance of showers and storms. Later in the week as the ridge is more overhead, rain coverage will be lower most days and temperatures will be hotter. This could be one of our hottest stretches of summer.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Muscogee County School District leaders on Monday addressed concerns from families relying on Applied Behavior Analysis therapy after the district stopped transporting students to private clinics. The sudden policy change caught many parents off guard, as they had previously been assured that tra

OPINION — The need for quality early childhood education in East Alabama is an important conversation that impacts families, employers, educators and the future of our communities. Through its ongoing “Our Children. Our Future.” Community Conversations initiative, the East Alabama Early Care and Education Workforce All

Looking for fun things to do in Columbus? Two new downtown options are giving Chattahoochee Valley residents additional ways to socialize and unwind. Here’s a summary of what the these businesses are and what they offer. Sand Trap Golf Social , 1301 Broadway, Suite B Sand Trap Golf Social brings an indoor golf simulati

The roadway from Flat Rock Road to just east of Miller Road is being resurfaced, resulting in intermittent lane closures.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A new pickleball facility is set to open in Midtown Columbus in October, bringing eight courts to 17th Street. Larry Bussey, the building owner, said he originally planned to develop the property into condominiums but changed course after running into issues with that plan. In 2023, he said, he b

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - The father of 5-year-old Kamarie Holland is facing a charge connected to his daughter’s 2021 kidnapping and murder, with his case now scheduled during the August 10 term of court. Corey Holland, Sr. was indicted by a Russell County Grand Jury in February 2022...