Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. – In the final game before the holiday break, the Augusta University men dropped a Peach Belt Conference matchup Dec. 20 against Columbus State 80-71 at the Lumpkin Center. The Jaguars are now 2-3 in PBC play and 7-8 overall. The Cougars are 3-2 in conference and...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Long-time radio personality and news anchor Chuck Leonard passed away early Saturday morning. Leonard was a Birmingham, Ala. native. He began his broadcasting career in 1974. Before retiring in 2019, Leonard had broadcast for nearly 40 years in the Chattahoochee Valley. In 2014, he was inducted...

SUNDAY:Clouds have moved in this morning keep our temps up in the 40s, while south of Columbus, temps are mostly in the 30s due to less cloud cover. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies for your Sunday with some stray showers possible as a weak front moves through the region. Highs today will be in the […]

This is not a commentary about mayoral indecision. It is a commentary about a troubling lack of understanding—and respect—for process, protocol, and people displayed by District 9 City Councilor John Anker. Anker was appointed, not elected, yet he has repeatedly positioned himself as an authority on the city...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A Columbus man was fatally injured early Sunday morning after a single-vehicle crash on Fortson Road. The man, 39-year-old Brandon Terran McRae was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:38 a.m. on Dec. 21, according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan. The coroner says McRae’s vehicle veered off...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Friday morning! Overnight rain showers have moved out of the region, making way for drier conditions as the day begins. As a cold front passes through, winds will pick up and become breezy through the morning hours. Early temperatures will feel chilly, dipping into the mid to upper 40s...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Planning ahead doesn’t just pertain to Christmas gifts. It can also be a key factor in keeping you from getting sick. With holiday travel underway, taking extra precaution can go a long way. If you’re planning on traveling for the holidays, you likely have enough...

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Nathan Walters will serve as the interim superintendent for the Phenix City School District, according to the Phenix City Board of Education. RELATED: Phenix City Schools Superintendent retires after 2 years Walters has served as the superintendent designee since...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - After some rain Thursday and Thursday night, it dries out for the most part through Christmas week. We’re on track to see near to well above average temperatures in most of the extended forecast. A cold front moved through overnight and the rain has exited....

ATLANTA (WRBL) — The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded a total of 22 projects valued at more than $72 million at the monthly State Transportation Board meeting in November, with $1.3 million being focused on road improvement projects in Chattahoochee County. The proposal, which was awarded to...