Columbus GA

In rural Upatoi, in northeastern Muscogee County, a proposed hyperscale AI data center is suddenly looming over a quiet patch of family history. Within sight of the project site sits a roughly 15-acre cemetery parcel that Debbie Jackson tends, a family plot she says holds about 22 marked graves. Jackson, who learned about the development only in February, now finds herself at the...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — On May 19, Columbus voters will go to the polls to elect a new mayor. Six candidates are vying to replace Mayor Skip Henderson, who is term-limited and can’t seek reelection. WRBL News 3 offered all six candidates — Dr. Jaketra Bryant, Chris Breault, Joanne Cogle, Isaiah Hugley, Steve Kelly, and […]

A Fayetteville, Georgia, man died Thursday in a Columbus hospital two days after being critically injured when he was hit by an SUV while on a scooter in Lee County, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency announced Saturday. The crash occurred at 8:24 p.m. Tuesday on U.S. Route 29 near the 199-mile marker, approximately four miles northeast of Opelika, according to the ALEA...

Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Columbus neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from home goods to garden soil and even furniture. Check out what’s available below!

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office marked Autism Awareness Month today with its third annual Family Fun Day at Woodruff Park in Columbus. The free event brought together dozens of community organizations. Sheriff Greg Countryman said the day was about more than just fun. “Recognize the...

THIS WEEKENDWe started out nice this morning in the 40s and 50s, but we’re headed for above average temperatures this afternoon as we top out in the mid 80s. And these 80s aren’t going anywhere, in fact, we could see some 90s by week’s end next week. Sunday is looking great too with lots of […]

SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WTVM) - A Lee County fourth grader is closer than ever to being named America’s Favorite Student, and he’s already a top contender. Nine-year-old Ashton Adams goes to South Smiths Station Elementary. He’s competing in a national online contest and has taken first place in both the top 20 and top 15 rounds. Right now, he’s still holding the lead...

LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man died after a crash involving a scooter Tuesday in Lee County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. ALEA said the crash happened at 8:24 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, on U.S. Highway 29 near mile marker 199, about four miles northeast of Opelika. Bryan J. Pesotski, 38, of Fayetteville, Ga., was on the scooter and was stationary...

Reality gets delightfully twisted at the Museum of Wonder Drive Thru in Seale, Alabama, where your eyes and brain will engage in a friendly disagreement about what’s actually real. This roadside marvel turns perception into playtime and proves that some of the best art experiences happen in the most...

Victoria Hargrove disappeared from her home in 1980 when she was 29