Columbus, GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A suspect has been arrested on multiple charges including murder after a 63-year-old woman was found dead inside of a residence. On March 25, around 12:03 a.m., officers responded to the 900 block of Joy Road in reference to a shooting. Officers found a female - later identified as 63-year-old Sharon Johnson - suffering from a gunshot wound inside the residence.

Suspect arrested, charged in death of 63-year-old woman on Joy Road in Columbus

Troup County, GA

West Point, GA

WEST POINT, Ga. (WTVM) - West Point First United Methodist Church is holding a clothing drive for storm victims. On Sunday, March 26, a tornado rolled through Troup County, leaving many without homes and essential items. Donation drop-off began Monday and will continue to Wednesday from 11 AM - 2...

West Point church holding clothing donation for tornado victims

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A local man who survived a fire is now giving back to the fire station that helped saved his life. Jason Martin donated 16 new mattresses to fire station #11 on Warm Springs Road in Columbus. Martin is the owner of Sleep Center and decided to...

Columbus man donates mattresses to Columbus Fire Dept. after being saved from fire

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two deadly shootings happened in the Fountain City overnight Friday killing two women. Investigators responded to Brown Avenue before midnight Friday. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirms 39-year-old Natalie Bell was shot and taken to Piedmont Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds - later dying from her injuries.

‘Wrong place at the wrong time’: Family of shooting victim seeks answers

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Talbot County, GA

TALBOT COUNTY, Ga. (WTVM) - The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man in his late 70s. Roosevelt Pye was last seen in Columbus around 3 PM - driving a silver 2019 Kia Forte with a Georgia tag (CQI 7389).

Talbot Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man with early stages of dementia

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The suspect in a deadly hit and run pleaded not guilty in Recorder’s Court Monday afternoon. Ashly Lewis pleaded not guilty in the death of a man who’s body was found near I-185 and Macon Road. 34-year-old Robert Carter was found dead in the...

Deadly I-185 hit and run suspect pleads not guilty in court

Auburn, AL

AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - An Auburn man was arrested on burglary and theft of property warrants. On March 24, Auburn police arrested 47-year-old Damarius Montrell Morgan on warrants charging him with burglary third degree and theft of property fourth degree. The arrest stems from police receiving a report of a...

Auburn man arrested on burglary, theft warrants

Americus, GA

AMERICUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The GBI has arrested An Americus officer on multiple charges including criminal damage to property. 37-year-old Richard Irvin Franklin II, of Americus, is charged with:. 1 count of Criminal Damage to Property 2nd degree. 1 count of Making False Statements. 1 count of Violation of Oath...

GBI arrests Americus police officer for criminal damage to property

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - One man is dead following single-vehicle crash on Manchester Expressway in Columbus. According to Columbus police, the crash occurred in the westbound lane of Manchester Expressway near the Warm Springs Road Connector. Muscogee Co. Coroner Buddy Bryan says the victim is identified as 23-year-old Diego Javier...

Single-vehicle crash leaves 1 dead on Manchester Expressway in Columbus

WEST POINT, Ga. (WTVM) - Dozens of families in West Point are without homes following the touchdown of a destructive EF-3 tornado on Sunday morning. “I don’t know how to describe it,” West Point native Kyle Williams said. “It’s just shock.”. The March 26th tornado that...

“It’s just shock.” Troup Co. community rallies together following tornado

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - An Asian hot-pot restaurant is coming to Columbus. KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot will be coming to Whitesville Road in Columbus - at the former Outback location - 5592 Whitesville Road. No word on the opening yet. To check out the menu, click HERE.

Asian hot-pot restaurant to open in The Landings in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A new doughnut shop is coming to Uptown Columbus this summer. Parlor Doughnuts, a craft doughnut and coffee shop, is coming to Highside Market by late summer of 2023. Parlor Doughnuts will offer a variety of layered doughnuts and specialty drinks. Parlor’s signature “Layered Doughnut” sets...

Craft doughnut shop coming to Highside Market in Columbus

Lagrange, GA

LAGRANGE, Ga. (WTVM) - The LaGrange Animal Shelter is offering a free microchip event in April. The event will take place on April 22, from 8 AM - 12 PM, at the LaGrange Animal Shelter located at 1390 Orchard Hill Road. The city has secured a grant for 200 free...

City of LaGrange Animal Shelter offering free microchip event

Atlanta, GA

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Derrick Winston’s childhood home is now dust and rubble. His 86-year-old mother and brother took cover in a hall closet as a severe storm tore through their West Point home on Sunday night. “He saw rain and when he looked up he was...

Family hit by second tornado in two months

TROUP COUNTY, Ga. (WTVM) - A tornado likely touched down in Troup County Sunday morning around 7:00AM ET. Damage to trees and structures has been reported by local authorities. [TAP OR CLICK TO SEE SCHOOL CLOSURES AND DELAYS MONDAY]. The Troup County Sheriff’s Office reports a Point of Distribution (POD)...

Multiple people injured, nearly 100 structures damaged from Troup County tornado

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Uptown Columbus will host its 11th annual Food Truck Festival. Woodruff Park and Dillingham Bridge in Uptown Columbus will transform into “Food Truck Mecca” on April 1. The Spring Food Truck Festival will feature 40 food trucks from around the state right in Uptown’s backyard.

Uptown Columbus to host 11th annual Food Truck Festival

LAGRANGE, Ga. (WTVM) - The railroad crossing at Orchard Hill Road is currently closed to traffic for the next few days. Railroad crossing crews will be shutting down this area of track to make repairs. Crews also plan to close the railroad crossings at Swift Street and Mulberry Street in the next few days.

Railroad crossing at Orchard Hill Road closed to traffic in LaGrange

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A new dessert place is landing is Columbus and it’s a southern favorite!. The Peach Cobbler Factory is coming soon to The Landings in Columbus - moving into the old Sweet Frog building, located at 2511 Airport Thruway. The Landings managing company says that the...

Peach Cobbler Factory to open early summer in Columbus

Opelika, AL

OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Niffer’s Place in Opelika is closed until further notice due to damage from storms. According to the business, no one was in the building at the time of the storm, therefore no injuries occurred. Niffer’s says the back of the building has damage from heavy rains.

Niffer’s Place closed until further notice due to damage from storms in Opelika

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INTERVIEW: Columbus Police Department’s faith-based program to teach policing, more

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Policing the streets in communities has become a hot topic after Nichols’ death. Law...

INTERVIEW: Columbus Police Department’s faith-based program to teach policing, more

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