Columbus GA

Lee County farmers Garrett and Robin Dixon have been named Alabama’s Outstanding Young Farm Family, earning the honor after a competition that considered not only the success of their farming operation but also their involvement in agriculture and their community. The Dixons were honored Aug. 8 during the Alabama Farme

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - An investigation is underway after two people were injured in a Columbus shooting on Sunday morning. The incident occurred in the 2800 block of 10th Street. The Columbus Police Department responded to the scene. Both victims received treatment and are expected to be okay, according to...

In mid-July, while automotive metal casting company Aludyne Foundry LLC was closing its shop and demolishing its business in Columbus, it spilled a notable amount of diesel fuel into Roaring Branch Creek. The creek runs behind the Cracker Barrel and Starbucks on Bradley Park Drive and north of Belfast Avenue, near the

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - We are starting in the low to mid 70s, with highs reaching the low to mid 90s Sunday. It will feel closer to 100 degrees with the humidity. While the morning remains dry, a few scattered thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and early evening, bringing 20-30% rain coverage. Tonight will be pa

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office and Rally Point Harley-Davidson held their first-ever “Cruisin’ for Classrooms” motorcycle rally Saturday, raising money for local teachers ahead of the new school year. More than 50 bikes took part in the ride, which drew dozens of...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — After nearly 11 months, Georgia’s historic drought has officially ended. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City issued its final Drought Information Statement on August 6, 2026, marking the conclusion of a drought episode that began on September 23, 2025. The drought intensified through t

Georgia's historic eleven-month drought has ended, though residents can expect rising temperatures and fluctuating rain chances throughout the coming week.

They hit rock bottom. In North Georgia, they found a way back Half a gallon of vodka sounds like a lot? Not to Melissa. She could put that down in four days, in the worst of her drinking days. Nowadays? Not a drop. When it comes to alcohol and drug recovery, North Georgia has many options. Some of them even

Driver points gun during East Alabama road rage incident A driver in Auburn, AL pointed a gun at another driver during a road rage incident caught on camera in East Alabama this week. Pictures of the incident were uploaded to the Facebook community group "What's happening in Auburn and Opelika" and have sin

A Columbus woman was sentenced Monday to serve 20 years in prison for distributing methamphetamine.