How This Latin Breakfast Favorite Won Hearts in Columbus, GA
Open Tue-Sat, 7 AM–3 PM; Sun, 8 AM–3 PM; closed Mon. Bodega 1205 in Columbus, GA has earned a loyal following by serving breakfast with a lively Latin-American spirit, generous portions, and a menu that feels both familiar and refreshingly different. From the moment locals walk in for...
More than $4 million awarded to West Georgia counties for site development
Governor Brian Kemp has announced the fourth round of grants from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority, totaling $7.8 million for ten local projects across the state. With this latest round of grants, the State of Georgia has invested $28 million into rural site development proje
Lee County Commission changes polling location
LEE COUNTY — During the Monday, June 29, Lee County Commission meeting, the commission voted to change the polling place at the Beulah Fire Station No 3 to the Rocky Mount Baptist Church. John “Red” Millander has been running elections from the Beulah Fire Station for three years and came to speak to the commission abo
Independence Day holiday changes for Columbus city services
Independence Day holiday changes for Columbus city services The Columbus Consolidated Government will observe the Independence Day holiday on Friday, July 3, 2026. Most government offices and services will be closed or running on modified schedules. Emergency services, including Police, Fire-EMS, and 911, w
Families of two teens killed at Columbus block party testify in Elijah Smith murder...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The parents and siblings of two teenagers killed at a Columbus block party in 2022 took the stand Tuesday as prosecutors began presenting their case against Elijah Smith, the man accused of shooting them. Smith is charged in the deaths of Marque Humber and Nakevius Petty,...
Afternoon Gunfire Jolts Wynnton’s Hilton Avenue Corridor
Yesterday afternoon turned tense in Columbus after residents in the Wynnton neighborhood reported hearing several gunshots along a stretch of Hilton Avenue. Callers told local media the disturbance unfolded between 13th Street and 15th Street, and by the time neighbors peered outside, officers were already in the area
After it temporarily closed, this Columbus restaurant has a reopening date
Country Road Buffet , in The Landings shopping center at 2509 Airport Thruway in Columbus, is set to reopen next week. The restaurant temporarily closed in May to expand into a former H&R Block unit, adding about 2,000 square feet to its space. In a text message to the Ledger-Enquirer, Country Road Buffet owner Betty T
First John and Marilyn House Servant Leadership Scholarship awarded
First John and Marilyn House Servant Leadership Scholarship awarded There is a reason Columbus, GA, was named the nation’s first “Servant Leadership City.” The commitment to servant leadership from Columbus-based corporations, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals has made a la
Columbus police responding to firearm discharged near 13th Street
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with the Columbus Police Department were reported near 13th Street responding to a firearm being discharged. Authorities were reported at the scene around 2:30 p.m. So far, no injuries have been reported. There are no further details about the incident. More information will be provided
Local artist honors CPD K-9 Officer Havoc with paintings after police-involved shooting
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A local artist has taken to his canvas in response to last week’s shooting of a Columbus Police Department (CPD) K-9. PREVIOUS: BREAKING: Authorities confirm officer, K9 involved in Baker Plaza Drive shooting Artist Randy Nguyen has painted several portraits of the K-9 Havoc since the dog was sho

















