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Leader of drug trafficking organization sentenced to prison
ALBANY – The leader of an armed drug trafficking organization responsible for acquiring at least 250 kilograms of methamphetamine from a prisoner and then distributing the drugs into west-central Georgia has been sentenced to serve 40 years in federal prison. Cornelius Leonard, aka “Tae,” 29, of Grantville, was sentenced to serve 480 months in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release on May 14. Leonard previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances; one...
Sunny Thursday but storms arrive as we end the week
Columbus, Ga. (WRBL)- Beautiful Thursday with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures, expect highs to range from the middle to upper 80s. Not as breezy today with winds out of the west between 5-10 mph. Tracking rain and thunderstorms for Friday and into the first half of the weekend as...
Columbus poll reveals surprising attitudes about digital tipping. Is cash still king?
Has tipping culture gotten out of hand? A new Ledger-Enquirer poll reveals some surprising insights into customers’ attitudes about digital tipping and cashless gratuities.
Columbus prepares to host GOP Convention for second consecutive year
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Georgia Republican Convention (GOP) will be in Columbus starting Thursday night through Sunday. News Leader 9 got a behind-the-scenes look at South Hall of the Columbus Convention and Trade Center where crews were putting the final touches on the décor. “It was so great...
Murder suspect charged in connection to shooting of 16-year-old on Mt. Pleasant Drive
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A man already jailed in Muscogee County is facing new charges in relation to a deadly shooting on Mt. Pleasant Drive back in February of 2023. Donquerious King is now being charged with murder, armed robbery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. King was already in […]
Suspect involved in shooting that left 6-year-old injured reportedly took his own life
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - One suspect involved in a shooting that injured a 6-year-old earlier this month has died from a self-inflicted wound. According to officials, 20-year-old Robert Walker was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound on May 15 around 4:30 a.m. The incident happened near the 2100 block of Wellborn Drive.
Multi-vehicle crash on JR Allen Pkwy near Blackmon Rd. causes traffic delays
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - According to our news crews, a multi-vehicle accident on JR Allen Parkway near Blackmon Rd. has caused traffic delays on the roadway. Our crews report that one of the lanes on the roadway has reopened after being closed due to the crash. No injuries have been...
Conservative media personality appointed to seat on Georgia State Election Board
ATLANTA (AP) — A media personality who co-founded a conservative political action committee has been appointed to a seat on the Georgia State Election Board, which is responsible for developing election rules, investigating allegations of fraud and making recommendations to state lawmakers. Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns, a Republican, on Friday announced the appointment of Janelle King to the board, effective immediately. She replaces Ed Lindsey, a former Republican state lawmaker, who resigned his seat after having served on the board since 2022. “Janelle will be a tremendous asset as an independent thinker and impartial arbiter who will put principle above politics and ensure transparency and accountability in our elections, and I look forward to her work on behalf of the people of Georgia,” Burns said in a news release announcing King’s appointment. King is the third new member appointed this year to the board, which has four Republican members and one Democrat. In January, Gov. Brian Kemp appointed Waffle House executive John Fervier to chair the board, and the state Senate approved the nomination of former state Sen. Rick Jeffares. Janice Johnston is the Republican Party appointee to the board, and Sara Tindall Ghazal is the Democratic Party appointee.
Citizens and police officers in Columbus meet Wednesday morning for coffee and conversation
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - For many citizens and police officers in Columbus, this morning consisted of coffee, donuts, and conversation - all as a part of Coffee with a Cop. “Coffee with a cop allows the citizens to just talk to us and ask us anything,” said Angela Florence, Community Relations Supervisor Sergeant. “Please just stop by, say hi to us, drink coffee with us. If there’s anything on your mind, feel free to give us your honest opinion – that’s the only way we can build relationships.”
Columbus High holds signings for four student-athletes
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Four student-athletes from Columbus High School will continue their academic and athletics careers at the college level. Jack Brown - Thomas University (Baseball) Alexa Fontanez-Virella - Lagrange College (Golf) Tyranny Mcgowan - Erskine College (Football) Jack Peak - South Georgia State College (Baseball)
Upcoming Columbus City Council meetings to be re-located
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Consolidated Government will be holding some of its upcoming budget and council meetings at a different spot than usual. The meetings will be held at the Muscogee County School Board Chambers (2960 Macon Road) for a session in May and two in July. The city says the change of venue […]
Columbus State University officer stabbed in stand-off near University Ave.
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus State University Police Department is investigating after an officer was stabbed in a stand-off. According to officials, the officer was stabbed in the 3900 block of University Avenue on May 14. Officials say the suspect, 24-year-old David Tons, was arrested and charged with aggravated...
Georgia requires less basic training for new police officers than any state but Hawaii
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia requires fewer hours of basic training for law enforcement officers than any state but Hawaii. With this training, new officers enter unpredictable and dangerous situations where they must make quick decisions under stress. Even though they had more than five years on the Columbus police force, that’s what Officer Michael Aguilar and his partner faced in the pre-dawn hours of Jan. 9, 2017. Hector Arreola, 30, had called police twice after 3:40 a.m., fearing he was being followed and his mother was in danger. When Aguilar and Officer Brian Dudley showed up at Arreola’s mother’s house to check on her safety, they found him outside. Aguilar thought Arreola might be having a mental health crisis and called emergency medical services. He tried to reassure Arreola. When Arreola ran into a neighbor’s yard, the officers gave him space.
Columbus Animal Care & Control set to temporarily close due to Parvovirus exposure
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus Animal Care & Control announces they will not accept any animals for the next few days due to Parvovirus exposure. According to CACC officials, a stray animal was brought in the facility and placed in the holding area of the facility. Within 12 hours of arrival, the animal defecated inside the holding area splattering fecal mater throughout the area.
Gardening with Natives
The Middle Chattahoochee Group invites everyone to our next meeting Tuesday May 21st. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at 207 N. Greenwood St. The meeting can be attended in person or virtually via ZOOM. Refreshment and social time begin at 6:30, meeting 7PM to 8PM. Our guest speaker will be Ms Ashley Desensi. Her topic […] The post Gardening with Natives appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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