Columbus GA

The annual holiday light display at Columbus Botanical Garden is sold out for Sunday, December 21, but there are two nights remaining for those families who appreciate amazing exterior illumination. Tickets are still available on Monday and Tuesday, December 22 and 23, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. If you...

Smiths Station Fire Protection District, Salem Fire Department, and Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to an overnight structure fire. The fire was reported around 4 A.M. eastern on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in the 2400 block of Lee Road 201. According to Smiths Station Fire Chief Blake Green, his...

COLUMBUS. Ga (WTVM) — A record 159 million people were expected to hit stores Saturday, according to the National Retail Federation, making it one of the busiest shopping days before Christmas. The day, coined “Super Saturday,” brought crowds of last-minute Christmas shoppers to Columbus stores as the holiday rush...

COLUMBUS, Ga. – In the final game before the holiday break, the Augusta University men dropped a Peach Belt Conference matchup Dec. 20 against Columbus State 80-71 at the Lumpkin Center. The Jaguars are now 2-3 in PBC play and 7-8 overall. The Cougars are 3-2 in conference and...

SUNDAY:Clouds have moved in this morning keep our temps up in the 40s, while south of Columbus, temps are mostly in the 30s due to less cloud cover. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies for your Sunday with some stray showers possible as a weak front moves through the region. Highs today will be in the […]

This is not a commentary about mayoral indecision. It is a commentary about a troubling lack of understanding—and respect—for process, protocol, and people displayed by District 9 City Councilor John Anker. Anker was appointed, not elected, yet he has repeatedly positioned himself as an authority on the city...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A Columbus man was fatally injured early Sunday morning after a single-vehicle crash on Fortson Road. The man, 39-year-old Brandon Terran McRae was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:38 a.m. on Dec. 21, according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan. The coroner says McRae’s vehicle veered off...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Friday morning! Overnight rain showers have moved out of the region, making way for drier conditions as the day begins. As a cold front passes through, winds will pick up and become breezy through the morning hours. Early temperatures will feel chilly, dipping into the mid to upper 40s...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Planning ahead doesn’t just pertain to Christmas gifts. It can also be a key factor in keeping you from getting sick. With holiday travel underway, taking extra precaution can go a long way. If you’re planning on traveling for the holidays, you likely have enough...

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Nathan Walters will serve as the interim superintendent for the Phenix City School District, according to the Phenix City Board of Education. RELATED: Phenix City Schools Superintendent retires after 2 years Walters has served as the superintendent designee since...