Body located inside submerged vehicle at Lake Lanier
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A body was located inside a submerged vehicle Monday morning at Tidwell Park on Lake Lanier, according to the Forsyth...
Operation No Compromise nets $126K worth of drugs
On February 12, 2026, the Muscogee County Sheriff's Office Collaborative Intelligence Group conducted Operation No Compromise. This investigation was into a local trafficking organization...
Harris County man arrested for child sex crimes
On Thursday, February 12, 2026, the Harris County Criminal Investigations Division, with assistance from the LaGrange Police Department, arrested Eric Naylor following an investigation.
Naylor...
Columbus woman dies in Russell County crash
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:14 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, has claimed the life of a Columbus, Ga., woman. Marie B. Thompson,...
Columbus Chamber to host 2026 State of the City
The Columbus Chamber will host the 2026 State of the City, presented by Page Scrantom this week. Mayor Skip Henderson will participate in a moderated...
Pedestrian struck and killed in Columbus
A pedestrian was struck and killed overnight in Columbus. The incident occurred at Miller Road and Pittman Street. The victim was identified as Brent...
Lee County reports unusual number of fires
The Lee County Sheriff's Office has seen an absolutely devastating number of fires recently, with five reported on February 13, 2026 and even more...
Columbus police say domestic dispute led to murder
Columbus police say a domestic dispute led to murder on Gardiner Drive Thursday morning. Probable cause was established to obtain warrants for Kevawn Davenport,...
TV cooking host coming to Columbus
She is not just Vera, she is Very Vera. The entrepreneur who turned her catering business into an empire is on tap as the...
Joanne Cogle: Columbus needs a true non-partisan mayor
District 7 city councilor Joanne Cogle officially kicked off her campaign for mayor flanked by many of her colleagues on council including Byron Hickey...
Sumter County escapees captured in Americus
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office would like to announce the capture of escaped inmates, Rickey Martin and Kentravious Holmes. Both were located at a...
Blood pressure control at crisis levelsÂ
A Piedmont family physician emphasizes early detection and heart-healthy habits are critical following a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that nearly 80% of...