The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing woman. Jessica Proctor, 20, (aka Misty) was last seen leaving her Martinez, Georgia residence on October 31st in an unknown vehicle with a female known only as Janice.

A Columbia County woman is jailed tonight, accused of murder in the death of a 22-month-old child.  The Columbia County Sheriff’s office identifies the babysitter as Lowanda Tripp, 39, of Martinez.

WJBF News Channel 6’s John Hart sat down with the parents of guitarist Dave Haywood, of the group Lady Antebellum. This is the full interview with Dr. Van and Angie Haywood, in which they talk about their elation after the group won two CMA awards, Wednesday night.

They are the talk of the town…country group Lady Antebellum takes home two major awards at the CMA’s. Two members of the group are from Columbia County. WJBF News Channel 6’s John Hart sat down with the parents of guitarist Dave Haywood.

They are the talk of the town…country group Lady Antebellum takes home two major awards at the CMA’s. Two members of the group are from Columbia County. WJBF News Channel 6’s John Hart sat down with the parents of guitarist Dave Haywood.

A Burke County woman is behind bars, charged with hit and run in Myrtle Beach, SC. Wednesday night, 31-year-old Kathryn Michelle Johnson was arrested where she works, in Columbia County.

It’s a river flowing through Lake Jean Drive, and this rural road is not alone. Heavy rains, nearly 7 inches in some parts, in just 24 hours, are making for a messy, drizzly day after. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker reports.

The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a flood watch for portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina.

It’s a case that’s baffled Columbia County investigators for 31 years…Craig Stephen Fallaw, shot and killed while working as a West Lake security guard. No one saw the suspect’s face, and so far, no one has come forward. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop with a fresh look at this cold case.

Republican Congressman Paul Broun wants his constituents to see the healthcare bill the U.S. House passed last Saturday. He dropped off a copy of it at the Columbia County Library. It’s more than 2,000 pages long. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker has more.

WJBF News Channel 6 has received word that some events scheduled for Tuesday night and Wednesday have been cancelled due to the rainy weather we are experiencing.

Barbara Gleitsmann founded Happy Tails Rescue, 7 years ago. She says she’s never had any complaints, until September. Now, she has a court date on Thursday that could shut both of her businesses down and no answers on what would happen to her rescued animals. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop reports.

We have a couple of upcoming temporary road closures to tell you about in Columbia County.

The Grovetown Department of Public Safety is searching for suspect in an armed robbery. The robbery took place at a Grovetown residence on Saturday, October 24th. The suspect has been identified as Odonnis Levar Corley. UPDATE: Corley has now been arrested.

A natural gas leak on Hereford Farm Road has caused a temporary road closure between Farmington Subdivision and Blanchard Road. UPDATE: One lane of Hereford Farm Road is in the process of being opened. This is still going to cause congestion in that area…during this time of day…so it’s recommended that motorists use alternate routes, if possible.