Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)- Strong high pressure keeping us dry and warm each afternoon through the weekend ahead of a strong cold front. The front will enter the region and bring showers and a few storms early Saturday and even the afternoon. Readings will will rise into the upper 70s and yes, we will see a […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)- Earlier today our Meteorologist Kaylee Barbee visited 1st and 4th grade classes at Waddell Elementary School. This marks Kaylee’s third year visiting this school, and the kids asked phenomenal questions. She discussed different weather phenomena and different forecasting basics. Kids also got a...

Columbus, GA, offers a low cost of living, with affordable housing, great schools and a vibrant, family-friendly community. In Columbus, GA, opportunity and affordability go hand in hand. The city is home to several major employers, including Fort Benning and the Muscogee County School District, and offers a...

Part of a busy downtown Columbus road temporarily will be closed next week to accommodate a major construction project. Second Avenue between Ninth Street and 10 th Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 10-14, the Columbus Consolidated Government announced Wednesday. Beyond these...

Explore the neighborhoods of Columbus, GA, from historic downtown and Midtown to family-friendly suburbs and more. Here’s a quick guide to the neighborhoods of Columbus to help you determine which one is right for you. North Columbus. This is a great place to go if you’re looking for suburban...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A new facility under construction in Columbus offers a beacon of hope for unhoused families. The Columbus Salvation Army’s Center of Hope is set to open in the first quarter of 2026. As of Nov. 5, construction is roughly 60% complete. “What makes our program special is, first of all, it […]

Two men died by suicide after deputies responded to separate calls, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday. In the first case, the LCSO received a 911 call around 6:57 p.m. Tuesday about a domestic incident where the suspect was trying to set a vehicle on fire, according to the news release. The LCSO...

The internet can be a dangerous place — and this latest story out of Pittsburgh is a chilling reminder of just how real those dangers can be. What started as a missing child report in Louisiana ended in a shocking discovery hundreds of miles away. On Thursday, October 30, authorities found a 13-year-old girl hidden...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - More than 100 schools could face new competition under the Georgia High School Association’s reclassification proposal, with local school leaders expressing concerns about impacts on student athletes. Kendall Mills, director of athletics for the Muscogee County School District, said...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WRBL) — A teen that was reported missing from Louisiana was found in the basement of a home in Pennsylvania, according to the Pittsburgh Special Victims Unit. On Oct. 24, The Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit contacted the United States Marshall Service Middle Louisiana Fugitive Task...