Several Columbus government departments are relocating
As the relocation takes place, city officials have outlined temporary adjustments to public services.
CPD’s K-9 Frog steps into retirement
Columbus city leaders honored retired K‑9 Frog for his years of dedicated service in drug investigations and missing persons cases.
Columbus council meeting erupts over airport project and city manager search
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A Columbus City Council meeting turned contentious Tuesday as councilors clashed with airport officials and the mayor over transparency concerns regarding a new aviation terminal and the ongoing city manager search. The Columbus Airport is planning a brand new General Aviation Terminal,...
City council approves funding to build 61 homes in south Columbus
A newly approved $3.3 million grant will help bring 61 affordable homes and new infrastructure to Farr Road in South Columbus.
Police Benevolent Association hosts annual children’s hospital event
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The West Georgia Chapter of the Police Benevolent Association hosted its 12th annual Blue Lights and Smiles event Tuesday afternoon at the Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital. Local law enforcement officers from multiple agencies gathered at the Columbus State University Police Department...
Grandma Val’s hits the Road
AUBURN — Grandma Val’s Lemonade & More, in partnership with GVL Beverage Company, is hitting the road with its highly anticipated Tasting Tour, introducing the public to its newest bottled beverages: O.G. Lemonade and TaéBerri. The Tasting Tour will span Lee County, East Alabama and select West...
Chilly start, sunny finish with a midweek shift coming
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Tuesday morning! We’re off to another cold and frigid start today, with temperatures sitting in the mid to upper 20s. The good news? Winds are calm, so wind chills won’t add any extra bite to the morning air. Sunshine takes center stage once again today, helping temperatures rebound...
WTVM Coat Drive invites viewers to give the gift of warmth
WTVM is inviting viewers to donate new or gently used coats to help keep families in the Chattahoochee Valley warm this winter.
Police warn shoppers to stay alert for holiday theft
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - With Christmas just over a week away, stores and parking lots are packed with people searching for last-minute gifts. But despite all the holiday activities, safety experts say shoppers need to stay alert. Nearly half of all retail theft happens in winter. Safety experts emphasize the...
Rain Late Week, Then a Mild Start to Winter
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)-Temperatures across the region will trend warmer ahead of our next cold front, setting the stage for rainfall late this week. From Thursday through Friday morning, widespread showers are expected, with most areas picking up measurable rain totals of up to a quarter inch. As the cold front moves...
