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Woman involved in motorcycle crash on Macon Road pronounced dead

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A woman seriously injured in a motorcycle-involved crash that happened on Saturday, Oct. 31 has died on Wednesday, Nov. 11, according to the Muscogee County Coroner’s Office. According to Muscogee County officials, the crash took place at the intersection of Macon Road and Rigdon Road. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Two people in critical […]

Columbus, GA · 17h

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Georgia man arrested in Talladega man’s death

A Georgia man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting that happened in Talladega on Oct. 25.

Talladega, AL · 1d

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Georgia woman killed in east Alabama crash

A Georgia woman was killed in an east Alabama crash around midnight Saturday, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

Woodbury, GA · 1d

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Speeding stop on Hwy 96 leads to felony drug arrest for Haddock man in Reynolds

REYNOLDS, Ga (WGXA) — A traffic stop for speeding in Reynolds turned into a felony drug arrest on Saturday after a motorist discarded a bag containing more than two ounces of marijuana and a THC vape cartridge from his vehicle. According to the Reynolds Police Department, on Friday, deputies...

Reynolds, GA · 2d

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School District unaware of band performance that prompted uproar

School District unaware of band performance that prompted uproar The Muscogee County School District responded to an online uproar prompted by a high school band performance over the weekend saying school officials were unaware of a viral video shared on social media. The Columbus Ledger posted a segment of the Jordan High School band's dance team performing duri…

Muscogee County, GA · 1d

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Fugitive wanted for murder in Columbus

Fugitive wanted for murder in Columbus The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a fugitive wanted in connection to a murder that occurred this past summer. Police are looking for Dekevious Javez Neal who is a suspect for the murder of 21-year-old Jay’Veon Bell. The 30-year-old suspect currently has active w…

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Ice machine residue, temp issues, mislabeled food in latest Columbus restaurant violations

Each month, inspectors from the Georgia Department of Public Health visit restaurants and other establishments in Columbus to ensure proper food-handling and safety practices are followed. Inspectors visited more than 70 Muscogee County restaurants, lounges, hotels and other establishments during October. Among them, 25 received perfect scores, with 35 also receiving an A. Thirteen received a B, and none received a C. How the grading works During inspections , restaurants receive one of four letter grades that are assigned based on how many points are deducted from 100: An A grade, for 90-100 points, means food safety is excellent. A B grade, for 80-89 points, means satisfactory compliance. A C grade, for 70-79 points, means marginal compliance. A U grade, for 69 points or fewer, means unsatisfactory compliance. Establishments that receive a C or U will have at least one additional routine inspection added in 12 months, according to state law . Earning a B does not necessitate a follow-up inspection. Residents can find information about all inspections at the Georgia Department of Public Health’s online portal . Here are the Columbus inspection scores in October, including violations noted by the inspectors in their reports: Columbus restaurants receiving B grades

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Columbus police seeking video, witnesses in shooting at Westside E’Canty Day Event

Shooting at Westside E'Canty Day event on Nov. 1, 2026 injured one person with fragments. Columbus Police seek witnesses and video evidence; call 706-225-3785 or message via Facebook. The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance as investigators continue working to gather information about a shooting that occurred...

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‘Today' show co-host coming to Columbus for interview with ‘Theo of Golden' author

NBCUniversal announced Wednesday that “Today” show co-host Jenna Bush Hager will bring her Read with Jenna book club to Columbus. Bush Hager will host a live conversation with Columbus native and Harris County resident Allen Levi, author of the No. 1 New York Times bestselling novel “ Theo of Golden” on Dec. 16 in Legacy Hall at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, according to NBC’s news release. The event is sponsored by VisitColumbusGA. The event will also be recorded for an episode of Bush Hager’s video podcast, Open Book with Jenna . The episode will be available for streaming Dec. 21. “We’re hopeful that it’s a great event that brings attention to Columbus, and we can celebrate Allen, the success of his book, and the place behind it,” Tabetha Getz, executive director of the Regional Prosperity Initiative, told the Ledger-Enquirer. “Having this opportunity to be here in Columbus is really exciting and special.” This event follows months of national attention surrounding “Theo of Golden.” Levi also recently brought Columbus into the national literary spotlight in October , appearing at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas. Bush Hager has previously visited Columbus, including for the 2015 Jim Blanchard

Columbus, GA · 23h

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‘My wounds are invisible.’ Ex-soldiers help scores of vets — and themselves.

Former soldiers Dominique Williamson and Jon Jackson help military veterans with PTSD at Comfort Farms and Tranquility Gardens in Georgia.

Milledgeville, GA · 1d

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Columbus lottery player wins $400,000 on scratch-off ticket

Columbus lottery player wins $400,000 on scratch-off ticket A Columbus lottery player won $400,000 this week playing the Big $5 Ticket. The lucky winner purchased the scratch-off ticket from the Macon Food Mart at 3161 Macon Road. The Georgia Lottery announced the winner collected the payout November 9, 2026, along with other players claiming major prizes. T…

Columbus, GA · 21h

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Alabama and Georgia prepare for winter-like freeze Saturday

A strong cold front is set to move through Alabama and Georgia this weekend, bringing much colder temperatures and minimal rain.

Georgia · 14h

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Muscogee County Prison recognized for inmate rehabilitation programs

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Muscogee County Prison is receiving statewide recognition for programs designed to prepare inmates for a return to society. On Nov. 10, Senator-elect Teddy Reese presented the prison with a proclamation recognizing programs that help prepare inmates for life after release. Through a partnership with Columbus Technical...

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Fountain City Classic draws about 35,000 to 40,000 fans in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Law enforcement counted about 35,000 to 40,000 fans at A.J. McClung Stadium in Columbus for the Fountain City Classic last weekend, Executive Director Robbie Branscomb said. Attendance and game result. Branscomb said attendance was about the same as in previous years. Albany State won, 49-0. Fundraising...

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Ledger-Enquirer editor & publisher explains decision to take down viral video

Who would have thought a 30-second video of a high school dance team performing during a downtown parade would bring out the absolute worst in people? It happened Saturday after the Ledger-Enquirer posted a video of the Jordan High band marching in the Fountain City Classic parade. The video showed the dance team “twerking.” Some saw the gyrations as offensive. Others expressed admiration for the dance moves. By the time the video had been on the Ledger-Enquirer’s social media platforms for several hours, the worst elements in our community hijacked the conversation in the comments. I had seen the video not long after it posted. It was not way I dance, but I had been at the parade earlier in the day and was OK with it. What I was not OK with were the racist and inappropriate comments. They were incredibly offensive and obscene. I received a call from a Jordan faculty member who was concerned about the nature of the comments and the impact it could have on the young women in the video. I have been back at the Ledger-Enquirer for only a week, but I have 44 years of experience dealing with inappropriate backlash in the

Columbus, GA · 2d

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Georgia artist’s work featured in the Obama Presidential Library

Columbus artist Cynthia Golden-Frasier was verifying some records as President of the Columbus Artists’ Guild, when her internet search turned up an astonishing surprise: a portrait she’d painted more than a decade ago is now part of the permanent collection of the Barack Obama Presidential Library. Golden-Frasier had...

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Dougherty Co. attorney appointed to state court judgeship by Gov. Brian Kemp

DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — An attorney from Dougherty County has been appointed to serve as a judge on the State Court of Muscogee County. The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners offered their congratulations to County Attorney Alex Shalishali on his appointment Monday, Nov. 9. Shalishali is one of three appointees announced by Governor Brian Kemp. He will fill a new judgeship established by House Bill 1258 in the 2026 session of the Georgia General Assembly.

Dougherty County, GA · 2d

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Columbus father-son duo is second family pair inducted into US Army Ranger Hall of Fame

This summer, Blair Brown , executive director of the National Ranger Memorial Foundation, was inducted into the U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame . He joined his father, 81-year-old retired Maj. Roger Brown, who was inducted in 2004, making the Browns only the second family pair in the Ranger Hall of Fame. According to the National Ranger Memorial Foundation website , 510 people have been inducted since 1992. U.S. Army Rangers make up the military’s 75th Ranger Regiment. The regiment’s 3rd Battalion, Special Troops Battalion and Intelligence Battalion are stationed at Fort Benning. The National Ranger Memorial at Fort Benning was built in 1992. The monument includes more than 7,000 stones, Blair said, honoring retired and active-duty Rangers. When Blair was inducted as an honorary hall of fame member June 24, he stood aside several general officers and the widow of a Delta Force member who fought in the Battle of Mogadishu. “I get to work around a lot of these people every day, and then to be considered amongst them as a peer was just overwhelmingly humbling,” Blair told the Ledger-Enquirer. Roger Brown’s service as a Ranger Roger grew up in California and joined the Army at 17. Early

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Old Cusseta Road in Sand Hill closed for repairs, completion expected in 2027

FORT BENNING, Ga. (WRBL) — Drivers at Fort Benning should prepare for a long-term road closure beginning on Wednesday. A portion of Old Cusseta Road in the Sand Hill area will be closed to all vehicular traffic for road repairs. Officials explained that the project is essential to ensure the long-term integrity of the road […]

Cusseta, GA · 20h

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