Columbus GA

Da Funnel Cake Factory is closing after one year in Columbus due to ongoing air-conditioning problems, owner Melita Jefferson told the Ledger-Enquirer. Much of the money she has made this past year has had to be reinvested into the building at 1128 Fort Benning Road to get the AC fixed, Jefferson said. “I’ve been told by several people it needs to be completely replaced — which is about $30,000,” she said. The community has helped support her business and keep the doors open, Jefferson said. Sev

Going into the 2026 cross country season, Columbus High School junior Olivia DiQuattro had a new goal. “I would like to win as a team for a state championship this season,” DiQuattro told the Ledger-Enquirer, “I’d like us to progress into next season and finish this season off healthy.” Last season, the Columbus Blue Devils girls cross country team finished second in Class 2A of the Georgia High School Association. This season, Columbus was moved up to Class 4A. The 2026 GHSA cross country state

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Muscogee County Elections office is gearing up for advance voting, which begins Tuesday, Oct. 13. There will be three advance voting locations scattered across the county for the entire 18 days voters can cast early ballots. The final week of advance voting, two additional polling locations will open, one in North Columbus and the other on the south side.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Severe weather is forecast over the Chattahoochee Valley over the next 24 to 48 hours as Hurricane Isaias approaches, and drivers are being asked to use caution before heading onto the roads. The storm is expected to bring rain, gusty winds and possibly severe storms to the region.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Georgia Power and Alabama Power received a multi-billion dollar loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to modernize equipment to meet growing energy demand in both states. Officials say the loans will save customers more than $7 billion over the next 30 years. Upgrades underway at...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman last seen earlier this month. Tempestt Ingram, 37, was last seen on Oct. 4, 2026, around 1200 hours in the 4100 block of St Mary’s Road, according to the department’s Special Victims’ Unit. The case was reported on Oct. 5, 2026.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Drivers who use Cherokee Avenue should expect a lane closure beginning Monday, Oct. 12. The southbound outside lane of Cherokee Avenue near Cherokee Drive will be closed while crews repair a section of the retaining wall along Weracoba Creek. The closure is expected to last approximately one month. Drivers are encouraged […]

Police Chief departs Hamilton for Columbus Airport Hamilton Police Chief Eric Weiss is departing his position in Harris County for a new job with the Columbus Airport. Chief Weiss confirmed to NowGeorgia.com that he will serve as the Chief of Public Safety for the airport in his next chapter. He called the job change "bittersweet" because usually pe…

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Georgia Power is receiving a $26.5 billion loan from the Department of Energy, a move officials said could help lower future energy costs. “These are the largest loans the US government has made to anyone outside of a crisis,” said Director of Energy Dominance Financing Greg Beard. “So, we’re in a […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A man arrested on Monday afternoon in connection with a Columbus shooting that left one woman injured appeared in Columbus Recorder’s Court on Wednesday. The Columbus Police Department (CPD) identified the suspect as Brandon Rush. According to CPD, the shooting took place on Monday around 12:40 p.m. in the 500 block […]