Columbus GA

A Wind Advisory is in effect from 2 PM Sunday to 2 PM EDT Monday, with southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph and gusts up to 40 mph expected. A Freeze Warning follows from 11 PM Monday to 11 AM EDT Tuesday, with temperatures dropping as low as 24°F.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a 16-year-old boy reported missing Friday. Bayani Sullivan, described as having black hair and brown eyes, stands 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 81 pounds. He was last seen around 3 p.m. Friday in the area of the 6000...

Along the banks of the Chattahoochee River in Columbus, Georgia, one museum offers a fascinating look at a lesser known chapter of American history. The National Civil War Naval Museum explores the dramatic role naval warfare played during the Civil War, bringing the era to life through immersive exhibits and...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus native, Chiara Richardson, has announced her running for Columbus City Council District 7. Richardson will hold a campaign announcement on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 3 p.m. at the Citizens Service Center located on 3111 Citizens Way. Richardson encourages the community to attend the...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department arrested two people on Wednesday on multiple charges related to illegal narcotics and stolen firearms. The Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit obtained a search warrant for a residence located in the 9200 block of 10th St. Police conducted a...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - People lined the streets in Uptown Columbus for the annual Fountain City Mardi Gras Parade Festival Saturday afternoon. The parade began at 12 p.m. and featured appearances by city officials and community groups, who passed out beads, candy, and other items. Others showed off their stylish...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Friday the 13th can be a spooky day filled with the fear of superstitions for many people, but in tattoo culture, it brings plenty of deals and ink. A local tattoo artist and owner of Main Event Tattoo, Zac Day, has hosted a tattoo event every Friday the 13th since opening the […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Jan Kent and her daughter Josie, who lives with Down Syndrome and inspired her mission to build a more inclusive community, joined WRBL to discuss GiGi’s Playhouse. Families across the Chattahoochee Valley are working to bring life-changing resources to people with Down Syndrome. Kent and Josie...

Update (WRBL): The Columbus Police Department found Bayani Sullivan on Friday night around 11 p.m. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department is now seeking the public’s help in locating a CRITICAL missing person. Columbus police are searching for 16-year-old, Bayani Sullivan, who was last seen in the area...

A Weather Aware Monday has been issued for the potential of severe weather, including isolated tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, and brief tornadoes, followed by cold air and snow flurries.