Columbus water rates to increase 4.9% starting January 1 for new infrastructure
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus water customers will see their bills increase by 4.9% beginning January 1, 2026, as the city works to fund major infrastructure projects including a new wastewater treatment facility. The rate increase will add seven to nine dollars per month to customer bills, depending on water...
Back Columbus Blue hosts 10th annual holiday breakfast for local officers
A big breakfast and a donut-eating contest marked Back Columbus Blue’s ongoing commitment to honoring Columbus police during the holidays.
Sunny skies and seasonal readings before an Arctic front arrives over the weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Thursday morning! A cold front has pushed through the area, though a few lingering clouds are still hanging around. By daybreak, temperatures will dip into the mid to upper 30s. Today will feel cooler than yesterday now that we’re on the backside of the front. Expect plenty of sunshine...
Teddy Bear Toss yields 3,728 stuffed animals
The Columbus River Dragons announced the total number of stuffed animals collected during Saturday night’s Teddy Bear Toss game was 3,728. Throughout the next several weeks, the club will be distributing the furry friends to those in need throughout the Greater Columbus Area. The organizations the River Dragons will...
Cops, Kids, & Christmas program: local law enforcement takes 50 kids Christmas shopping
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus law enforcement gathered with local kids for the annual Cops, Kids, and Christmas event. Officers escorted children in a lights-and-sirens convoy from the Civic Center to the Walmart on Whittlesey, kicking off a night of holiday shopping and connection. For the 29th year, the Fraternal...
Respiratory Virus Surge: How emergency departments handle the rush
Dr. Darius Brown with Piedmont Columbus Midtown clears up misconceptions and shares tips for navigating emergency care this winter.
A new — and safer — way for pedestrians to travel is coming to...
Work on the first of three phases linking midtown Columbus to the Chattahoochee Riverwalk and the Fall Line Trace on the Dragonfly Trails is expected to begin next year, providing a safer path for pedestrians without navigating busy streets. The Columbus Consolidated Government partnered with the PATH Foundation and...
Phenix City School Board member obtains top honors this month
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — A Phenix City School Board member is being recognized as one of the state’s most outstanding board members. Yolaunda Daniel was among five board members from across the state to be honored during the Alabama Association of School Board’s annual convention earlier this month. Daniel, who...
These 8 historic Georgia buildings got $500K in grants from Fox Theatre
Georgia has hundreds of modern movie theaters and stages for your viewing pleasure . There are also some vintage venues that have stood for decades as pieces of history. But if they don't get help, they may not stand forever. That's why the renowned Fox Theatre in Atlanta recently donated a total of $500,000 in...
Neighboring homeowner concerned as massive sinkhole goes unrepaired
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Eathan Betzler has been keeping an eye on the sinkhole just down the street from his home. It’s been more than two years since it formed and it’s continuing to widen with each passing rainfall. Betzler pointed to a powerline pole just inches away from the edge of the sinkhole. He’s […]
