Two men kayak 500 miles down the Chattahoochee River to support conservancy efforts
GEORGIA (WRBL) — Two adventurers, one from Phenix City and one from Smyrna, have started their 500-mile journey down the Chattahoochee River to raise money for a Columbus-based non-profit. ‘Rediscover the Chattahoochee’ is a March 2026 fundraiser for the Chattahoochee River Conservancy, an organization whose mission...
Six Georgia water systems have ‘forever chemicals’ well above EPA limit
The water coming out of your tap may be clear, but that doesn't mean it's totally safe to drink. In fact, for at least six Georgia communities, there's real cause for concern. Recently, USA Today posted a map of public drinking water systems across the country that submitted test results to the Environmental...
4 indicted in for forging ‘bogus checks’ from state agency
Four Georgians were indicted Friday on accusations they forged checks from a state agency and stole tens of thousands of dollars.
Miss Georgia Scholarship Pageant prepares contestants with annual forum
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — This year marks the 81st Annual Miss Georgia Scholarship Pageant with the first one dating all the way back to 1945. Miss Georgia officials say the annual pageant got its start in the city of Columbus and has not left since. While the pageant will not take place until the summer, […]
Large brush fire reported in Beulah community of Lee County
A large brush fire is underway in the Beulah community of Lee County. The fire is taking place in the 2100 block of Lee Road 334, off of Lee Road 379. Fire crews were dispatched to the area around 1:25 p.m. eastern time on Saturday, Mar. 7, 2026. Beulah Fire...
Walk to unify churches set to take place in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A walk designed to unify churches and encourage people in the midst of war, division, and economic uncertainty is soon coming to our area. The 5th annual “March for Jesus” in Columbus will be next Saturday morning, March 14. The city’s mayor plus Phenix City leaders are expected to take part.
Marianne Richter of The Columbus Museum, Georgia’s Fall Line Exhibition
Marianne Richter, Director of the Columbus Museum, discusses Georgia's Fall Line Exhibition and the pivotal role Columbus played in shaping the region’s history. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your company, please contact us.
One injured in shooting at Columbus apartment complex, according to police
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — One person was injured in a shooting at the Highland Terrace apartment complex at the 700 block of Apex Rd. on Friday night, according to the Columbus Police Department. The person’s condition has not yet been released. The Violent Crime is now leading the investigation. For future updates,...
Cookies with the Easter Bunny event set for March 14 at Columbus Trade Center
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A Cookies with the Easter Bunny event is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Columbus Trade Center. Activities at the event include cookie decorating, crafts, a live bunny petting zoo, sweet treats from Icey Girl, face painting by Valerie Eskridge and...
Rain chances persist through weekend; Tracking next front
Isolated storms are expected to continue to move through the area with a chance of heavy rainfall, followed by a cloudy morning and sunny afternoon on Friday, and a chance of showers and storms continuing into the weekend, before a strong front moves through the region next Thursday.
