Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Georgia's foster care spending on direct services increased by $155.4 million in three years, rising from $366.1 million in fiscal year 2022 to $521.5 million in fiscal year 2025. During that period, the number of children whose annual care costs exceeded $100,000 jumped from 177 to 729, an increase of about 4.1 times. State auditors found that the rising expenses reflected children needing more intensive services, fewer available placement options, higher provider rates and chan

Altercation ends with deadly shooting near homeless camp An altercation ended with a deadly shooting near a homeless camp off 2nd Avenue in Columbus Friday afternoon October 23, 2026. The Columbus Police Department said officers responded to the area near 23rd Street shortly before 4 pm in reference to the shooting. One person was discovered dead on the s…

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVY) - With a return to the playoffs already settled, Enterprise looks to send some shockwaves Friday when they travel to battle mighty Central Phenix City (7-1). Can the Wildcats pull off a major upset on the 6A powerhouse for their first win over them since 2015, or will the Red Devils’ dominance that has already earned them their 11th region title in 13 years be a bit too much to handle?

Following the Oct. 14 incident in which a Columbus police K-9 died , the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is asking the Columbus Police Department to eliminate the K-9 unit. In the meantime, PETA is asking CPD to retire the police dog Havoc, who was injured during the summer in a separate incident. The letter asks CPD to end its use of police dogs, pointing to two incidents in four months: Police dog Havoc was shot during the summer. The death of a newly acquired K-9 that attac

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two railroad crossings in Columbus will close next week for track maintenance, according to officials. The closures may require drivers to detour and could change commute plans on those days. Double Churches Road closure. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, Norfolk Southern will close the railroad crossing on...

The Muscogee County School District is changing its magnet school application process ahead of the 2027-2028 school year. Christine Hull, MCSD executive director of secondary learning, spoke about the new process during the Oct. 13 Muscogee County School Board work session. The new application process will involve an online magnet school application , which opens Nov. 16 and closes Feb 5. Twenty of the 56 MCSD schools are magnet schools, including seven elementary schools, four middle schools, s

Suspect booked in Muscogee County Jail for stealing USPS van A suspect wanted for stealing a USPS van in Columbus has been booked in the Muscogee County Jail. Nicole Marie Schuler was arrested in Coweta County after law enforcement using the Real Time Crime Center tracked the stolen van to a location there. The Columbus Police Department responded to the area…

Smiths Station High School has had a rough football season as far as wins and losses. The Panthers are 1-8 heading into their season finale Oct. 23 at Auburn. But one of their bright spots has been a dynamic duo at running back. Senior running backs Trevon Kee and Luke Sexton are averaging more than 100 yards rushing per game — each — this season in Alabama’s largest classification . “It’s great and especially with the offense that we run to have two guys that can go at any time,” SSHS head foot

Nicole Schuler faces felony theft charges after allegedly stealing a mail truck in Columbus and fleeing to Coweta County.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 17-year-old boy. Christopher Smith Jr. was last seen on Morris Road on Oct. 21, around 4:30 p.m. The case was reported the same day. Description. Smith is described as 5 feet 8...