Columbus Dog Park Now Serving Drinks — And Every Sip Saves a Life
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A Columbus dog park is expanding its offerings with the launch of alcohol service, with all proceeds benefiting Paws Humane Society’s animal care mission. The Yard, a dog park created by Paws Humane Society, is now serving beer, cocktails, and other beverages from a renovated...
Columbus Airport Commission advances plans for Vertiport
Columbus Airport Commission advances plans for Vertiport The Columbus Airport Commission, with assistance from Choose Columbus, is advancing plans to develop a vertiport at Columbus Airport (KCSG), a dedicated landing and charging facility designed to support electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) ai
Investigators execute search warrant where Columbus teen was shot
Investigators execute search warrant where Columbus teen was shot Lee County investigators executed a search warrant Wednesday July 15, 2026, at the home where a Columbus teen was shot and killed. Sheriff Jay Jones said investigators are making sure they collect anything of evidence as the murder investigat
European-Inspired Patisserie and Cafe Joining Highside Market In Columbus
A new European cafe will bring a new experience this year to Highside Market in Columbus. Patisserie and neighborhood cafe Bloom is currently under construction and will open in early fall around Labor Day weekend, owner Ritesh Mali told What Now Atlanta. Mali and his wife Dr. Manisha Jakkidi moved...
Police seek missing teen in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing teen. 14-year-old Saniyah Dawson was last seen in the 3000 block of 8th Avenue on July 14. Police say she had an unknown top and was possibly wearing black shorts. Dawson has...
‘Death is infinite’: Local leaders push prevention as youth caught in gun violence
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office gang task force lieutenant and a former officer-turned community leader are calling on parents and neighbors to take action as gun violence reaches younger and younger children across the region. The push comes after eight separate shootings in west Georgia...
New French-inspired restaurant opening soon in Columbus. When to try it
Lou Lou’s Bistro and Foster’s Bar , replacing Wicked Hen at 1350 13th St , is set to have a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony this week. The grand opening ceremony will be hosted at the restaurant at 5 p.m. July 18. Attendees can expect to enjoy appetizers, live music and puppies during the event, according to
A Columbus ‘hidden gem’ closed, came back, then changed hands. See what happened
A tucked-away Columbus restaurant on Warm Springs Road went through nearly a year of ups and downs, from its debut as a hidden gem to a sudden closure, a comeback and finally a full ownership change. Here’s a chronological look at what happened to Midtown Café and Bakery: In late July 2025, Midtown Cafe & Bakery was di
Disappointing, Disrespectful and Dismissive: Empty Seats Overshadow a Historic Swearing-In
A standing-room-only crowd gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate a historic and hopeful moment as Dr. Cathy Cook was sworn in as Columbus' newest at-large city councilor. Family members, friends, supporters and community leaders packed the council chambers to witness the beginning of her public service. But amid the ce
River Valley Black Chamber Workshop to Help Minority-Owned Businesses Earn National Certification
The River Valley Black Chamber of Commerce is inviting entrepreneurs to take the next step in growing their businesses by becoming nationally recognized as certified minority-owned enterprises through an upcoming hands-on workshop. The workshop, "ACCESS GRANTED," is designed to help local business owners understand, pr
