Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)- Happy Friday! It has been a calmer end to the week, with those clouds hanging around today. The Weekend: Above-average highs will continue this weekend, with afternoon readings in the mid-70s. These pesky clouds will also hang around in our forecast. On Sunday, a few pop-up showers will be...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL learned new information about the data breach at insurance giant AFLAC back in June, when social security numbers and health information were possibly stolen. Once officials noticed suspicious activity, the company followed its protocol following the cyber incidents. PREVIOUS: Aflac...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 19-year-old man. Teshon Freeman was last seen in the area of the 7000 block of Kayne Boulevard on Thursday around 6:30 a.m., according to police. Freeman is described as 5 feet 10...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Friday morning! The day after Christmas is starting off mild, with temperatures in the 50s under mostly clear skies. Just be aware of a few spots of patchy fog as you head out. The warm pattern sticks around today, with highs climbing back into the low 70s. That’s not quite […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Muscogee County Solicitor General Shevon Thomas recently sat down for the WRBL Sunday Conversation. Thomas, a longtime Columbus criminal defense attorney, has been in the job for almost a year. He talked about the challenges — more than 16,000 cases pending in his office — and how he’s working...

In ways as varied as their names, these folks connected to Columbus and the Chattahoochee Valley lived notable lives and made a significant impact before they died in 2025: January Jim Wetherington , 87, Jan. 6: Mayor of Columbus 2007-11. Chief of Columbus Police Department 1981-95. Appointed by Gov. Zell Miller to...

OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - A group of Buddhist monks walking cross‑country as part of the “Walk for Peace” movement will leave Opelika Friday morning as they continue their 120-day, 2,300-mile journey. The monks have covered up to 28 miles a day since beginning their trek. Their presence...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Multiple organizations gathered to feed and keep the Columbus community warm this Christmas. Since 1960, the Valley Rescue Mission organization has prepared meals for the Columbus community. This year, all about fitness joined the effort by adding a sock drive to the event. Together, the...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Our forecast stays warm through the weekend with mostly mid 70s in the forecast for highs. Those that end up seeing a bit more in the way of sunshine could see upper 70s, while those that stay locked in with more clouds may stay in the lower 70s. Either way, we’re talking above average weather...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)- Merry Christmas! It has been a warm Christmas day. In fact, Columbus has tied the Christmas record temperature of 78 degrees set back in 2015. Over the next several hours, these clouds will linger. Friday: The clouds hanging around overnight, and the warm, humid temperatures, will cause some...