Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good morning! We’re off to a refreshing start this Wednesday with temperatures dipping into the 60s, and some rural spots even touching the upper 50s. Expect plenty of sunshine today, with just a few high-level clouds drifting by. The afternoon will be warm and pleasant, with highs climbing...

Now that Columbus, Georgia is turning into a proper destination for tourism , the city has been placed in the top 10 spots to buy vacation rental properties. According to research from Hostaway , a global vacation management company, Columbus is among the top cities offering the highest return for investors. Fresh...

BEAM Broadband is honored to be named the Gold Winner for Best Internet Provider in the 2025 Columbus’ People’s Choice, presented by the Ledger-Enquirer. This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes directly from the votes of our community. Over the years, BEAM has proudly received Gold, Silver, and...

OPELIKA, Ala. (WSFA) - Interstate 85 Northbound is partially shut down in Lee County after a commercial vehicle overturned, according to the Opelika Police Department. The crash happened near Exit 66, off Andrews Road. The outside lane of I-85 NB is currently closed as officers work to remove the 18-wheeler.

OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) — The Opelika Police Department says officers are searching for two women, who are accused of stealing merchandise out of TJ Maxx. According to OPD, on July 17, detectives began investigating a third-degree theft of property case that occurred on July 2 at the TJ Maxx on Maxx, located at 2185...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office has two men in custody accused of attempted murder and aggravated assault. According to the sheriff’s office, during a deputy’s patrol, a traffic stop was conducted on a black Chevy Malibu. The driver, Trevarios Lee, had an active warrant for attempted...

Dive bar patrons across Columbus have shown up to vote for their favorite spot and it remains a tight race. We’ve narrowed the races from 15 down to three and now this is the final chance to throw your support behind your favorite dive. Columbus’ Best Dive Bar Final Round Which of these watering holes has earned the...

ATLANTA — The U.S. subsidiary of a Korea-based manufacturer will invest $223 million to build a rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing plant in Columbus, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday. The JS Link America project will create more than 520 jobs in Muscogee County. "JS Link America strengthens Georgia's role...

GEORGIA — One man is dead following a workplace shooting Tuesday at a Columbus manufacturing facility, officials confirmed. According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, 54-year-old Lawrence Mitchell Perry was shot during an altercation at Aludyne Foundry, located at 1600 Northside Industrial Boulevard. Perry was...

In a major boost to Georgia’s advanced manufacturing sector, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that JS Link America Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Korean biotech and magnet technology firm JS Link, will invest approximately $223 million to establish a rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Columbus....