Georgia brothers previously arrested for selling drugs arrested again with $117K in weed

COLUMBUS, Ga. — A pair of brothers is back in custody on drug charges less than a year after their last arrest. In May, Jacob ...
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Columbus mayor discusses ‘staggering’ cost to replace Muscogee County Jail

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The city of Columbus is facing what will be the most costly single construction project in its history. A new jail. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Sheriff Countryman’s case for a new jail ...
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Columbus Council approves more exploration into a site for new Muscogee jail

The Muscogee County Jail is at 700 E. 10th St. in Columbus. Robin Trimarchi Ledger-Enquirer file photo The Columbus Council voted Tuesday to allow for a design consultant to start the schematic design ...
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Site for $478M jail proposal tops Columbus City Council’s agenda

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus City Council has a lengthy agenda on Tuesday. At the top of that agenda is the request for councilors to approve a site for the proposed new jail. WRBL News 3’s ...
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Columbus Council approves site off Cusseta Road for new $478 million Muscogee County Jail

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — We now know where a new Muscogee County Jail would be built – but we still don’t know exactly how much it would cost. The Columbus Council voted Tuesday night to locate a new ...
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Muscogee County sheriff talks about need for new jail after security incident

Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman greets guests attending his election night watch party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Columbus on Nov. 5, 2024. Mike Haskey [email protected] ...