Sweet Spot Baking Company to take over Gigi’s Cupcakes location after 14 years
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The owners of Gigi’s Cupcakes have found a new bakery to carry on their legacy as they close after 14 years in business. The Sweet Spot Baking Company will take over the Gigi’s Cupcakes space on Airport Thruway at The Landings. Third location for...
She was Aflac’s first female officer. Columbus trailblazer Frances Lolley dies at 107
Alma “Frances” Bradley King Lolley, who was Aflac ’s first female officer, has died. Lolley died peacefully Friday at the age of 107, according to her obituary . She died in Columbus at Spring Harbor , where she moved 21 years ago and was among the senior living community’s original residents, Lolley’s niece Nancy Bunt
Severe Weather and Dangerous Heat Are Expected Across Georgia as Storms, Lightning and Heavy...
PEACHTREE CITY, GA — Georgia residents are being told to watch the forecast closely as a stretch of unsettled weather brings the chance for thunderstorms, lightning and locally heavy rain through midweek and into the weekend. The National Weather Service office in Peachtree City has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook f
Murder arrest made weeks after shooting at Lee County party
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - A Phenix City man has been arrested after a deadly shooting at an open house party in Lee County. 18-year-old Raymond Earl has been charged with murder and is being held in the Lee County Detention Center. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the...
105-degree heat index triggers EMCs and Georgia Power to enact no-disconnect rule
Georgia is going to sizzle Tuesday, and it’s largely due to a climate-change heat dome, experts say. Nearly the entire state will be under a heat advisory, meaning high temperatures will reach 98 degrees or feels-like temperatures (the weather conditions that account for temperature and humidity) hitting 105 degrees, a
Hot and humid for the last week of July
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — I can’t rule out a few showers/storms over the next few hours, but storms should begin to fizzle out as we approach sunset. A bit of a pattern change will happen Monday, the front that has been sitting over the area since Thursday will finally move out. This will allow an area of […]
CPD invites Columbus to enjoy a “Coffee with a Cop”
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department (CPD) is inviting Fountain City residents to join them for a cup of coffee on Wednesday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event will be held at Sandy’s Cafe located at 2357 Warm Springs Rd. Suite 149, directly behind Midtown Office and Storage. RELATED: […]
Historic bank building for sale in Uptown Columbus, but no listing price set. Why?
The historic Iron Bank Building at 1044 Broadway in Uptown Columbus is up for sale. Formerly known as First National Bank , construction for the Iron Bank Building was completed in 1865, according to Historic Columbus. The 20,000 square foot building features historic architectural elements, such as its cast-iron facad
New owner at Ricci’s as ‘Sausage Prince’ moves to Florida
After 81 years, Ricci's Italian Sausage of McKees Rocks has a new owner. The Pittsburgh favorite retains its classic recipe and employees.
Portion of Hwy. 280 East closed in Lee County following early morning crash
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - A portion of Highway 280 East in Lee County is closed Monday morning following a vehicle crash. The incident occurred in the Salem community near Dudley Lumber Company. Multiple emergency crews are on the scene handling the incident. Eastbound traffic through the immediate area is...

















