Chuck Williams

Columbus

Digital Content Producer and Reporter at WRBL-TV (Columbus, GA)

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Josh McKoon gets backing from President Trump in Georgia GOP chairman's race; Harris County's Charlie Bailey now chairs state Dems

2 days ago | wrbl.com | Chuck Williams

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Georgia statewide politics has a decidedly West Georgia flavor. The new chairman of the state Democratic Party, Charlie Bailey, is from Harris County. State Republican Party Chairman Josh McKoon is a former state senator from Columbus. Bailey is in place going into the crucial 2026 election cycle. Josh McKoon is fighting to keep his job at the Republican State Convention next month. And McKoon got a powerful push in that direction late last week.
Josh McKoon gets backing from President Trump in Georgia GOP chairman’s race; Harris County’s Charlie Bailey now chairs state Dems

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Chuck Williams

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Georgia statewide politics has a decidedly West Georgia flavor. The new chairman of the state Democratic Party, Charlie Bailey, is from Harris County. State Republican Party Chairman Josh McKoon is a former state senator from Columbus. Bailey is in place going into the crucial 2026 election cycle. Josh McKoon is fighting to keep his job at the Republican State Convention next month. AdvertisementAdvertisementAnd McKoon got a powerful push in that direction late last week.
Georgia fugitive involved in crash following Russell County police chase

2 days ago | wrbl.com | Chuck Williams |Nick Bentley

CRAWFORD, Ala. (WRBL) — The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has a man in custody following a police chase that led to a crash in Crawford, Sheriff Heath Taylor told WRBL. Deputies attempted to pull over Michael Joseph Dowling, 34, at Dobbs Drive and Auburn Road. A chase ensured and the vehicle Dowling was driving dark pickup truck, Taylor said. Russell County Sheriff’s Deputies investigate a crash after a pursuit. (Kevin Roble/WRBL). Dowling and a passenger were injured in the crash.
A family affair: Columbus State graduates a unique pair of students

5 days ago | wrbl.com | Jazmine Mills |Chuck Williams

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Lots of students crossed the stage today at Columbus State University, but these non-traditional students have a unique story. Angelica and Ferrell Strange gathered their master’s degrees in Organizational Leadership in what some would call an amazing feat for the married couple. Angelica Strange, a student, mother and active-duty soldier, encouraged her husband Ferrell to get their degrees as a team effort.
City says goodbye to longtime Councilor Judy Thomas, a staunch advocate of public safety

6 days ago | wrbl.com | Chuck Williams

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Today, the city’s political elite and dozens of family members said farewell to longtime Columbus councilor Judy Thomas. The funeral service was held at St. Luke Church. Thomas died last month after a lengthy illness. Thomas was once overhead saying, “If you want a 15-minute funeral, you should live a 15-minute life.” Judy Thomas’ funeral lasted an hour and seven minutes.
Columbus Chamber highlights public safety at quarterly meeting

6 days ago | wrbl.com | Jazmine Mills |Chuck Williams

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Chamber of Commerce hosted their quarterly ‘Eye Opener Breakfast’, where some of the city’s leaders spoke about Columbus public safety. Some of today’s panelists included Chief of Police Stoney Mathis, Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman, Fire and EMS Chief Sal Scarpa and Muscogee County Prison Warden Herbert Walker. Today’s message was one of unity, as the panelists highlighted their joined efforts to protect and defend Columbus citizens.
City says goodbye to longtime Councilor Judy Thomas, a staunch advocate of public safety

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Chuck Williams

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Today, the city’s political elite and dozens of family members said farewell to longtime Columbus councilor Judy Thomas. The funeral service was held at St. Luke Church. Thomas died last month after a lengthy illness. Thomas was once overhead saying, “If you want a 15-minute funeral, you should live a 15-minute life.” Judy Thomas’ funeral lasted an hour and seven minutes.
Second suspect identified in chase that led police through Phenix City

6 days ago | wrbl.com | Jazmine Mills |Chuck Williams

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A man wanted for firing a weapon into a Russell County Sheriff Deputy’s vehicle has been taken into custody, police say. Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor says the suspect, Derrious Keyon Thomas, 28, was arrested locally after a six-day manhunt. Thomas was believed to have triggered a chase through the streets of Phenix City. The incident occurred last Thursday, May 1.
Columbus Judicial Center construction moving toward August 2026 completion

6 days ago | wrbl.com | Chuck Williams

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — If you have not been to downtown Columbus recently, you have not seen the progress being made on the new judicial building. They are 16 months into construction, and the $200 million building is beginning to take shape along 10th Street, just north of the existing Government Center. The 9-floor building—including the basement — is scheduled for completion in August of next year, which is about 16 months. Gilbane construction company says the project is on schedule and budget.
Columbus Judicial Center construction moving toward August 2026 completion

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Chuck Williams

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — If you have not been to downtown Columbus recently, you have not seen the progress being made on the new judicial building. They are 16 months into construction, and the $200 million building is beginning to take shape along 10th Street, just north of the existing Government Center. The 9-floor building—including the basement — is scheduled for completion in August of next year, which is about 16 months.