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Autonomous Shuttles Arrive at Fort Benning

Autonomous Shuttles Arrive at Fort Benning

Five autonomous vehicles reached Fort Benning on November 4, 2026, starting a pilot under the ROADS challenge.

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Would you trust a self-driving shuttle to carry you on everyday routes?

For readers in Columbus, this page covers public safety, government policy, economic trends, sports and infrastructure. Reporting follows local developments and the institutions that shape the city.


Weather and Disaster

Current Conditions

Columbus Police Seek Public Help Locating Missing Woman

Authorities are searching for 42-year-old Angela Sevier, who was last seen on the 4400 block of Oates Avenue.

Columbus Police Seek Public Help Locating Missing Woman

Business

People

Kemp Appoints Two New Muscogee County Judges

Governor Brian Kemp named David Ranieri and Alex Shalishali to the State Court of Muscogee County, filling vacancies created by new legislation and a judicial resignation.

Kemp Appoints Two New Muscogee County Judges

Crime

Accidents

Missing Man Roger McCann Found Dead in Columbus

A rafter discovered the body of the 50-year-old at 1 Tsys Way two weeks after he first went missing.

Missing Man Roger McCann Found Dead in Columbus

Entertainment

Live Poll

Do you support creating local tourism initiatives based on popular fictional books set in your area?

Books

Columbus Launches Theo of Golden Literary Tour

City tourism officials debut a new walking tour and travel itinerary inspired by the best-selling novel.

Columbus Launches Theo of Golden Literary Tour

Sports

Soccer

Columbus State Wins Peach Belt Women's Soccer Title

The Cougars edged North Georgia 2-1 to claim their fourth straight conference championship.

Columbus State Wins Peach Belt Women's Soccer Title

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