Colleges and Universities Work Together to Support the Medical Talent Pipeline in Columbus, GA
Columbus State University and Mercer University School of Medicine’s Columbus campus are building strong health care education pathways. In the Columbus region, Columbus State University and the Mercer School of Medicine’s Columbus campus are leading the charge in developing those pathways and giving future health...
Auburn University to host hiring event at Goodwill Career Center
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Auburn University is set to host a hiring event in collaboration with Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers on Wednesday. Goodwill says Global Team Staffing will be hiring for part-time, full-time and seasonal positions at the university. Attendees are encouraged to bring several copies of...
Aflac Boasts a History of Innovation, Growth and Global Impact in Columbus, GA
Celebrating 70 years in Columbus, GA, Aflac has grown from a small family business into a Fortune 250 company protecting 50 million people worldwide. Celebrating 70 years of business, Aflac, which was founded in 1955 by principal founder John Amos and his two brothers, Paul and William, under the name of American...
Heating experts share tips for upcoming cold blast
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — As folks in the South are gearing up for the cold weather coming next week, we spoke with experts on how to cope with the dramatic weather change. The experts at Air Force Heating and Air say those with gas furnaces need to check that their carbon monoxide detectors have fully […]
Synovus’ New Office Signals Long-Term Commitment to Columbus, GA
Synovus has opened its new 190,000-square-foot headquarters at Riverfront Place in Uptown Columbus, reinforcing its deep roots in the city. Synovus’ move into its new corporate office at Riverfront Place in late 2024 is more than a change of address – it’s a statement about the company’s historic connection to...
Three teens sentenced to life in prison for 2024 shooting death of 16-year-old
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Three teenagers were sentenced on Thursday for the 2024 shooting death of 16-year-old Dennie Henderson outside the Springhill Suites on Whittlesey Boulevard. Police say Ty’Quavious Richmond, Patrick Montgomery, Jr., and Dereon Montgomery each received a life sentence with the possibility of...
Officials searching for missing person last seen near Nina Street in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is asking for your help in locating a missing person. 21-year-old Qua’Niya Stanley-Randall was last seen near the 1800 block of Nina Street in Columbus around 7 p.m. on Sunday. Stanley-Randall is around 125 pounds and is 5′6. She was wearing...
35th Annual Fountain City Classic Hailed as a Great Success
The Fountain City Classic may not have officially kicked off until Saturday, but the celebration began early Friday morning at Golden Donuts, where alumni and fans from Fort Valley State University and Albany State University gathered for a sweet start to the weekend. The lively crowd filled the shop with...
Food and Beverage Off to a Slow Start in Q4 2025 with Industrial Planned...
Industrial SalesLeads announced today the October 2025 results from its latest Planned Industrial Capital Project Spending Report for the Food and Beverage industry. The report reveals a slower start to the fourth quarter, with 46 new projects identified across North America. The findings represent a 13% decrease...
Big November cold snap
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The much anticipated colder air has arrived. It stays with us through Wednesday morning before a quick warm up replaces it. Cold and windy Monday despite the mostly sunny sky. Highs will only climb into the 40s, but it will feel like the 30s most of the day because of the brisk winds.









