COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM ... The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that Christopher Gilliam, 36, was sentenced to serve 162 months (more than 13 years) in prison, followed by three ...

Christopher Smith ... Reavish pleaded with Smith to put the gun down, but Smith shot him in the chest. Smith then fired two more shots, killing him. Columbus police found Smith the next day ...

According to officers, crime is down in Columbus 30-percent from last year. They say getting guns and drugs off of the streets is what will lead to a safer life for local residents. “These type ...