Bicyclist killed in Lee County crash
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA) – A bicyclist has been killed in a crash in Lee County. Alabama State Troopers say the bicyclist was 30-year-old Samuel Rybar, who was from the European nation of Slovakia. State troopers say at about 4:30AM Monday, July 27, he was riding his bicycle, which...
Public notices | July 28, 2026
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Civilian injured in vehicle accident involving Columbus Fire & EMS near 10th Street
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — One person was injured in a vehicle accident involving Columbus Fire & EMS near 10th Street. According to Lt. Courtney Brown with Columbus Fire and EMS, two department personnel were en route to respond to a call when their vehicle was involved in a collision with a civilian in a vehicle. Authori
Georgia EPD, City of Columbus responding to diesel pollution in Columbus creek
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — What started as routine, weekly water monitoring in the Roaring Branch Creek in Columbus now has the attention of Columbus Consolidated Government officials, the Chattahoochee Riverkeepers (CRK) and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. On Monday afternoon, Columbus residents were inform
After weekend fire, this Columbus restaurant sets reopening date
Following a temporary closure to due to a weekend fire in their Columbus restaurant, owners of the Miles to Go at 5730 Whitesville Road announced they will reopen July 28. “A little fire wasn’t enough to keep us down,” the Facebook post says . “We are happy to announce that Miles to Go on Whitesville Road will reopen o
Food Scene in Columbus Georgia
Columbus, Georgia, has a food scene shaped by Southern tradition, river city history, military influence, local creativity, and the everyday tastes of a community that sits at the meeting point of Georgia and Alabama. Located along the Chattahoochee River, Columbus has long been a place where people pass through, settl
HEAT ADVISORY: Hot and humid today with some relief coming later this week
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Tuesday morning! We are waking up to another very warm and muggy start across east Alabama and west Georgia. Temperatures are beginning the day in the upper 70s, and the humidity is already quite high, making it feel uncomfortable early this morning. As we head through the day, temperatures
Chester’s Barbecue to open at The Landings, taking over former Cook’s Hot Dogs space
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Chester’s Barbecue is moving into the small brick building at The Landings shopping area that previously housed Cook’s Hot Dogs. The new location is set to open Saturday, Aug. 1. Officials said the drive-thru setup from the previous tenant will remain in place at the new Chester’s location.
One dead after Salem bicycle crash
One dead after Salem bicycle crash One person is dead after an early morning crash in Salem, AL. involving a bicycle and vehicle according to the Salem Volunteer Fire & Rescue department. Volunteers were dispatched to the scene at 4:00 am on Monday July 27, 2026. The incident occurred in the eastbound lane
Cross-country cyclist killed in Lee County while riding from California to Georgia
SALEM, Ala. (WRBL) — A 30-year-old man from Slovakia who was attempting to bicycle across the United States was killed Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 280 in Lee County. According to the Lee County Coroner’s Office, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office 911 Center received a call at approximate

















