Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - City leaders broke ground on a new apartment complex that will provide affordable housing for middle to low-income families on Columbus’ south side. The 52-unit complex will feature two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments. Developers have not set rental prices, but qualifying tenants will only pay...

The Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts in Columbus, GA, nurtures a new generation of creative talent. Columbus may be best known as a military town due to its close proximity to the U.S. Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning. And because it’s home to the world’s longest natural urban whitewater course...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Some showers are in the forecast through Sunday morning before a big blast of cold air arrives early next week. A widespread frost and freeze is expected. Patchy fog in spots Friday morning with temperatures in the mid 40s to low 50s. Otherwise, clouds will increase...

Charles W. Jenkins, Sr., a 1967 graduate of the Practical Nursing program at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC), has been named the institution’s 2025 Alumnus of the Year. Jenkins, who lives in Columbus, Georgia, was recognized for his long career in nursing and his support of technical education in the state....

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Friday morning! We’re wrapping up the work week on a chilly note, with temperatures dipping into the mid to upper 40s by daybreak. Clouds will gradually increase through the day, especially later this afternoon and evening, as spotty rain showers move in after sunset. The rain will be...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus Water Works has postponed its scheduled vote on proposed rate adjustments from the November 10 Board of Water Commissioners meeting to the December 8 meeting. The decision comes in response to the ongoing federal government shutdown and the uncertainty it has created for many families...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around columbus..

Columbus, GA, welcomes new leaders whose vision and experience are shaping the city’s next era of growth, innovation and community development. A new chapter has begun for Columbus, GA, as the community officially welcomes four new leaders to key positions in 2025. Their diverse backgrounds and fresh perspectives are...

CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY (WRBL) — Great Clips salons between the Columbus and Opelika area will be offering free haircuts to veterans and active military service members for Veterans Day on Tuesday. This will mark the 13th annual Thank a Veteran event, presented by Great Clips. Veterans and active military members can...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Fountain City Classic may not officially kick off until Saturday, but fans from both Fort Valley State University and Albany State University started celebrating early Friday morning at Golden Donuts in Columbus. Alumni and supporters from both schools gathered to dance, reconnect, and...