Politics & GovernmentColumbus’ Calvin Smyre joins Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms’ transition team“We have a cross-section of people whose reach extends far beyond just the metro-Atlanta area.”Updated November 9, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Brookstone baseball player signs with Auburn, following in dad’s footsteps to the PlainsNovember 11, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Smiths Station City Council appoints new mayor after Richard Cooley’s deathNovember 10, 2026 at 7:45 PM
These Columbus area veterans served our country — and they continue to serve our communityUpdated November 11, 2026 at 1:43 PM
‘Today’ show co-host coming to Columbus for interview with ‘Theo of Golden’ authorUpdated November 11, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Columbus father-son duo is second family pair inducted into US Army Ranger Hall of FameNovember 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM
ElectionsGov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms flips 6 Republican-leaning precincts in ColumbusUpdated November 6, 2026 at 8:15 AM
ElectionsGA makes voting history: Keisha Lance Bottoms first Black woman elected governor in USUpdated November 5, 2026 at 10:24 PM
ElectionsOssoff keeps US Senate seat representing Georgia, helping Democrats seize majorityUpdated November 5, 2026 at 10:17 PM
ElectionsDemocrat Josh McLaurin wins Georgia lieutenant governor electionUpdated November 5, 2026 at 10:12 PM
ElectionsDemocrats sweep Georgia agriculture, insurance and labor commissioner electionsUpdated November 5, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Politics & GovernmentMinority Leader Carolyn Hugley poised to be next Speaker of the Georgia HouseUpdated November 4, 2026 at 9:57 PM
ElectionsColumbus votes 2026: See latest Election Day results for key racesUpdated November 4, 2026 at 1:24 AM
ElectionsRussell County votes 2026: Live election results for key Alabama racesUpdated November 4, 2026 at 12:13 AM
ElectionsMinority Leader Carolyn Hugley, Democrats see chance to flip Georgia HouseUpdated November 2, 2026 at 3:13 PM
ElectionsDemocratic GA Public Service Commission candidates get $1 million in support in OctoberUpdated October 30, 2026 at 10:50 AM
ElectionsSenate candidate Mike Collins talks Iran War and gas prices in Columbus visitUpdated October 29, 2026 at 10:01 PM
ElectionsFormer President Barack Obama rallies Democrats in Georgia for final early voting pushUpdated October 29, 2026 at 9:42 AM
ElectionsGroup gives $2.5 million to support Georgia Public Service Commission candidateUpdated October 28, 2026 at 12:54 PM
CrimeGovernment records detailing 1957 killing of Columbus pastor are released to the publicOctober 28, 2026 at 11:30 AM
ElectionsSen. Jon Ossoff visits Columbus, encourages early voting amid high turnoutOctober 27, 2026 at 4:41 PM
LocalGDOT closing this Harris County road for three months for constructionOctober 27, 2026 at 11:29 AM
CrimeArmed Columbus meth dealer faces life in prison in Operation Take Back America caseOctober 27, 2026 at 11:18 AM
ElectionsGeorgia voters might be stressed during election season. How to protect your mental healthOctober 22, 2026 at 12:09 PM
GeorgiaOver half of Georgia’s middle and high school girls show signs of depression, report saysUpdated October 20, 2026 at 8:19 AM
ElectionsGov. Brian Kemp and nominee Rick Jackson visit Columbus 1 day before voting startsOctober 13, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Politics & GovernmentOliver Dam in Columbus gets visit from US Dept of Energy to see $26.5 billion loan in useUpdated October 12, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Weather NewsUnusual October tropical development could form Hurricane Isaias. How it might affect GAOctober 6, 2026 at 6:25 PM
BusinessHow an SBA-backed loan helped buy two Harris County restaurantsUpdated October 6, 2026 at 9:52 AM
