Columbus GA

ALABAMA — A major drug investigation spanning both sides of the Chattahoochee River has led to multiple felony charges after authorities say they seized enough fentanyl to potentially kill tens of thousands of people. According to officials, the investigation was a joint effort between the Russell County Sheriff’s...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Wednesday morning! We are off to another mild and partly cloudy start to the day, with temperatures near 60 degrees. Some areas are experiencing patchy fog due to the rain late last night. By the afternoon, temperatures will climb into the low to middle 80s under partly sunny skies. Keep […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Piedmont Columbus Regional is prioritizing the health needs of the community with a Health Needs Assessment to pinpoint the most urgent community needs that need to be addressed. According to Piedmont officials, the third quarter of Piedmont’s Fiscal Year 2026 concentrated on better ways to...

The Links Incorporated and Davis Broadcasting, Inc. hosted a Family Wellness Expo and City-Wide College Fair on Saturday, March 28, bringing together health professionals, educators and community leaders for a day of service and support. The event was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Piedmont Conference Room,...

The Brothers Grimm’s famous stories come alive at the dark, candlelit Twisted Grimm Tavern this May, just a quick drive from Atlanta. Sip themed cocktails as storytellers unravel the legends with spine-tingling stories of Rumpelstiltskin, Cinderella, The Singing Bone, and The Juniper Tree. From the creators of the...

AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — Students across Lee County are getting a head start on their future by flipping the script on a traditional career fair. Months of preparation have helped students build confidence and connections. From patient care skills to hands-on training, Auburn High junior Ariel Lockhart isn’t just...

LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission on March 30 declared April Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, with District 2 Commissioner Ross Morris inviting the county to attend the Twin Cedars Child Advocacy Center’s ‘Bites, Brews & Blues’ fundraiser. Twin Cedars is hosting its third-annual...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Participating Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Flynn Group will be offering free meals to children on Easter Sunday, April 5, as part of their Kids Eat Free deal. Some participating Applebee’s are located along the Chattahoochee Valley. With this deal, officials said that families...

The Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Columbus, Georgia Chapter announced it will host a Black Maternal Health Expo on Saturday, April 11, 2026, aimed at educating and empowering families across the tri-city area. The free event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon, with vendors opening at 9:45 a.m.,...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Two Columbus criminal street gang members convicted in the 2023 murder of 16-year-old Dayton Willis at Double Churches Park got different sentences Wednesday afternoon in Superior Court. Andrew Crowell and Akiareon Reed, both teenagers when they shot Dayton Willis to death on his 16th birthday,...