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Mayor, top economic developer say now is the time to discuss bringing AI data centers to Columbus
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- Mayor, top economic developer say now is the time to discuss bringing AI data centers to Columbus
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- 4 months ago
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- Those charged with recruiting jobs and industry to Columbus say now is the time to recruit large data centers to the city. Choose Columbus President Missy Kendrick raised the topic on Tuesday in a public forum.
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- Central Georgia faces wind chills near zero degrees; Plus snow flurries
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- 4 months ago
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- We are roughly 10-15 degrees warmer than yesterday. Don't get used to the warm weather, because we have FRIGID weather ahead.
Rest of the Week: Morning lows will drop into the mid-20s Thursday morning. Clouds are returning to our forecast overnight.
We will keep the clouds on Friday, and add in a chance for stray showers throughout the day. Unfortunately, this will not bring substantial rainfall.
The Weekend: An area of low pressure will push through the southeast early Saturday. This system will bring a chance for snow across central Georgia. Here at home, a few snow flurries are possible Saturday morning.
Our big concern is the temperatures behind this low-pressure system. Highs will struggle to get above freezing on Saturday, and wind chills will be in the teens. Fast forward to Sunday, wind chills will be in the single digits in the morning.
Next Week: Lows will stay in the 20s through next Tuesday. By the Wednesd...
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- Midday Interview: Staying safe during tax season
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- 4 months ago
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- Lt. Jane Edenfield with the Columbus Police Department joins WRBL to discuss tips about staying safe during tax season and protecting personal information against theft.
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- Bob Jeswald 11PM Weather Forecast 1/27/26
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- There will be a slight warm-up in this forecast, but that does not preclude overnight temperatures from rising above freezing.
This is from a weak clipper system that will lift high-level moisture but produce no rainfall. It will be a cloudy start Wednesday, but expect sunshine later in the day.
Friday afternoon, the leading edge of another Arctic front will arrive with limited moisture, and because this times out during the afternoon, expect only sporadic light rain.
The next blast of frigid air will build in along a low-pressure system along and south of the region, setting up a coastal Georgia and Carolina winter storm. Wraparound moisture will bring light snow flurries briefly across our northernmost counties with little fanfare.
This air mass will be the coldest of the season so far. We will not get above freezing for more than a day and a half next Saturday and into the first half of Sunday.
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- Vigil to be held for Harris Co. baseball coach, Tony Dimitri
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- 4 months ago
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- An ATV crash over the weekend has devastated the Harris County community, claiming the life of Tony Dimitri, the head baseball coach and a teacher at Harris County High School, whose influence extended far beyond the baseball field and classroom. Dimitri previously coached at Jordan High School and Russell Co. High School. The candlelight vigil will be held at Jordan Vocational High School's baseball field on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
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- Georgia Economic Outlook luncheon held at Columbus State focused on job potential
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Columbus’s business, political, and civic leaders gathered at CSU’s Cunningham Center to look ahead to the economic future of the state of Georgia on Tuesday.
University of Georgia and Columbus State University economists claimed there would be a big push for job expansion this year. Two of the state’s top manufacturing job announcements last year came in Columbus — JS Link America’s new magnet plant, which will add 520 jobs, and medical testing kit manufacturer BioTouch’s expansion, which will add 480 new jobs.
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- Sherrie Aaron kicks off campaign for Columbus City Council District 3 seat
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Oakland transplant, Sherrie Aaron, kicked off her campaign for the Columbus City Council District 3 seat Tuesday afternoon. The seat is currently held by Bruce Huff, 68. Huff has been on the city council since 2010 and previously told WRBL News 3 that he will seek re-election. Columbus filmmaker, 44-year-old Zack Lee, has also thrown his hat into the ring for the District 3 seat.
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- Bob Jeswald Weather 1/27/26 Columbus, Ga Area
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- There will be a slight warm-up in this forecast, but that does not preclude overnight temperatures from rising above freezing.
This is from a weak clipper system that will lift high-level moisture but produce no rainfall. It will be a cloudy start Wednesday, but expect sunshine later in the day.
Friday afternoon, the leading edge of another Arctic front will arrive with limited moisture, and because this times out during the afternoon, expect only sporadic light rain.
The next blast of frigid air will build in along a low-pressure system along and south of the region, setting up a coastal Georgia and Carolina winter storm. Wraparound moisture will bring light snow flurries briefly across our northernmost counties with little fanfare.
This air mass will be the coldest of the season so far. We will not get above freezing for more than a day and a half next Saturday and into the first half of Sunday.
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- Newly launched telehealth system aims to reduce ER wait times and costs
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Columbus Fire and EMS (CFEMS) will now offer an option for non-emergency callers to connect virtually with doctors to receive instant access to care, circumventing long emergency room wait times or high costs.
Fire and EMS officials say the service, called RightSite, will benefit both the community and the city’s emergency response system.
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- Bob Jeswald 11PM Weather Update 1/26/2026
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Temperatures are running well below average, and each morning will start with a hard freeze. Another cold front arrives mid-week, bringing yet another shot of Arctic air.
We’ll see clouds increase, with frigid mornings sticking around and afternoons staying cold.
There is some good news: more sunshine and dry weather are on the way. That said, Saturday could end up being the coldest day of the stretch.
Meanwhile, the front moving through now is expected to develop an area of low pressure, which could affect the Georgia and Carolina coast this weekend with another winter weather event.
Bottom line: winter isn’t done with us yet—so stay tuned.
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- SafeHouse Ministries offers sanctuary from cold
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- SafeHouse Ministries offers sanctuary from cold
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- Bob Jeswald Forecast 1/26/26 Columbus, Ga.
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Temperatures are running well below average, and each morning will start with a hard freeze. Another cold front arrives mid-week, bringing yet another shot of Arctic air.
We’ll see clouds increase, with frigid mornings sticking around and afternoons staying cold.
There is some good news: more sunshine and dry weather are on the way. That said, Saturday could end up being the coldest day of the stretch.
Meanwhile, the front moving through now is expected to develop an area of low pressure, which could affect the Georgia and Carolina coast this weekend with another winter weather event.
Bottom line: winter isn’t done with us yet—so stay tuned.
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- 24th annual Reverse Heart Raffle
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Mercedes-Benz of Columbus partnered with the American Heart Association once again for their annual reverse raffle. This year marks the 24th event, raising funds for a good cause.
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- Harris County High baseball coach killed in ATV crash; driver charged
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- An ATV crash over the weekend has devastated the Harris County community, claiming the life of Tony Dimitri, the head baseball coach and a teacher at Harris County High School, whose influence extended far beyond the baseball field and classroom.
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- One person injured in The Hill Apartments shooting
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Officials with the Columbus Police Department are investigating a shooting that left one person injured at The Hill Apartments Saturday night.
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- Frigid cold and wind chills to sweep Columbus, Georgia
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- After the strong-severe storms early this afternoon, we are now faced with frigid cold in the forecast.
Expect lows in the 20s with wind chills as low as single digits. These dangerous temperatures will keep us Weather Aware. Cold Weather Advisories are in place for most of the area because of these wind chills.
While winds will help to dry roads somewhat, we are not ruling out areas of black ice Monday morning.
Tuesday is shaping up even colder. Actual lows will be in the teens (wind chills in the single digits for some).
We are tracking another strong cold front at the end of the week. This will keep our morning temperatures below freezing through next weekend. Rain chances are slim after today's storm system.
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- Stoney Creek residents advised to take precaution after raccoon tests positive for rabies
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Officials with the Georgia Dept. of Public Health (GDPH) announced on Thursday that a raccoon from the Stoney Creek subdivision was found to have rabies.
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- Mercedes Benz of Columbus and the American Heart Association 24th annual Reverse Raffle
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Mercedes Benz of Columbus partnered with the American Heart Association once again for their annual reverse raffle. This year marks the 24th event raising funds for a good cause.
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- Sunday AM Forecast (1-25-26)
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- 4 months ago
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- After some chilly morning showers, temps warm late morning with storms moving through the News 3 Viewing area between Noon and 4pm, with some light to moderate rain behind the main line through 6pm. A cold front moves through this evening and behind some very COLD air settles in, and it's going to be here for a while. All week we'll see morning lows in the 20s with afternoon highs only in the 40s through Saturday. Watch out for dangerous wind chills Monday and early Tuesday.
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- Severe weather threat looms for Sunday afternoon in Columbus; Dangerous temperatures next week
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- 4 months ago
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- We continue to monitor a major winter storm moving through the United States today. Rare Ice Storm Warnings are in effect to our north across parts of Atlanta. Locally, no alerts are in place for the WRBL area for now.
While most of this will remain to our north, there is a possibility of light icing across our northern counties. Overall, most areas will just see rain.
Sunday: What we are primarily focused on is the threat of severe weather Sunday afternoon, making us Weather Aware. The SPC has introduced a slight risk (2/5) south of Columbus. These storms will push through from 12 PM – 6 PM ET tomorrow. Our primary threats are damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.
Next Week: Behind this system, temperatures will plummet Monday. Expect lows in the 20s with wind chills as low as single digits. These dangerous temperatures will keep us Weather Aware. Cold Weather Advisories are in place for most of the area because of these wind chills.
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- Saturday AM Forecast (1-24-26)
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- 4 months ago
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- We could see an isolated shower today, but rain becomes likely tonight through early Sunday. Freezing rain is going to cause lots of issues for parts of north Alabama, parts of north Georgia. Cold Air Damming could force some colder air into the northern part of the News 3 viewing area tonight through early Sunday. That could cause some icy conditions just north of Columbus, with moderate to major impacts expected from Atlanta northward.
After some early Sunday morning rain, look for a lull in the action, then a line of showers and storms, some strong, to move through the area from 12pm to 4pm. Light to moderate rain will still be possible through 7pm, then things dry out and turn much colder with Monday morning lows in the upper 20s. It will be breezy too, so be careful, as wind chills dive into the teens.
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- Local bar hosts bull riding event to raise money for longtime customer
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Ben Hardy, a regular at Whiskey Rail and a friend of the owners for many years, had a stroke on Sunday, Jan. 4. The stroke left Hardy paralyzed on the entire right side of his body.
Stephanie and Josh O'Neal, owners of Whiskey Rail, decided to host an event on Thursday called “Bucking for Ben”, a bull riding fundraiser to help Ben’s family raise money for his medical expenses.
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- Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit Courts to close Monday due to state of emergency
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Chief Judge of the Superior Courts of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit declared a judicial emergency, ordering several courts to be closed on Monday.
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- Winter storm will bring major impacts for parts of Georgia; Dangerous temperatures ahead
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Happy Friday! After a few showers earlier today, this evening has dried out. Overnight readings will sit in the 40s for the beginning of Saturday.
Weekend: Overcast skies will continue for the weekend as we track a major winter system moving across the United States. Rare Ice Storm Warnings are in effect to our north across parts of Atlanta. Locally, no alerts are in place for the WRBL area for now.
A mix of snow, ice, and rain will build across the southeast Saturday evening. While most of this will remain to our north, there is a possibility of light icing across our northern counties (Meriwether and Troup). Minor travel impacts are possible in those areas that do see small ice accumulation. Overall, most areas will just see rain.
Sunday afternoon, we will be tracking a low-end risk for severe weather. Our primary threats are strong winds and a brief spin-up tornado.
Next Week: Behind this system, temperatures will plummet Monday....
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- Ellaville City Manager Donna McChargue arrested of theft charges, GBI says
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced on Wednesday that they have arrested and charged the City Manager of Ellaville with 29 counts of theft by taking. The Southwestern District Attorney’s Office requested the GBI to investigate 50-year-old Donna McChargue in October 2025, after suspicious activity.
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- Russell Co. Emergency Management officials say agency is prepared for upcoming winter weather
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- According to the Russell County Emergency Management Director, David Martin, the agency is staying on top of potential weather changes in this weekend's winter storm forecast. He advises people to get their information from reliable sources during this uncertain time and to stay off roads, if at all possible.
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- New book documents Historic Chipley, now know as Pine Mountain
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Residents in Pine Mountain now have the opportunity to see what their historic town used to look like. A new 126-page book by Helen Brackett documents memories from the town's long-time residents. Proceeds from book sales will go directly back to the Chipley Historical Center to continue preservation efforts.
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- Dadeville High School track coach arrested for allegedly sending obscene material to a child
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The former track and cross country coach at Dadeville High School has been arrested, according to Tallapoosa County jail records.
Records show Mardracus Ladell Russell, 43, was booked on Jan. 21st (Wednesday) evening by the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office. He is charged with transmitting obscene material to a child, a felony under Alabama law.
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- Winter storm prompts alerts across the south; Coldest air of the season next week
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Happy Thursday! We will keep monitoring showers for the rest of the evening. Most of these showers will be light rain.
Friday: This stalled front will keep bringing isolated showers through early Friday afternoon. We will still see those overcast skies, and temperatures will sit in the lower 60s.
Weekend: We are monitoring our next winter system this weekend. The Winter Storm Watch is in place to our north. This watch means that winter storm conditions are possible over the next few days.
Locally, there is still a question about how far south the winter precip will go. We are monitoring our northern counties (Chambers, Troup, Meriwether) closely. Overall, most counties will see a majority of rain on Saturday PM and Sunday.
A few rumbles of thunder are possible as the main line pushes through Sunday evening.
Next Week: This system is set to exit early Monday morning, and we can't rule out a few snow flurries on the ba...
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- MLK Elementary School program gives teachers the tools to help high-risk students learn
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- An experiment is underway in the halls of MLK Elementary School to improve students' learning outcomes, and the experiment starts with teaching those who teach.
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- "Indivisible Auburn and Opelika" protest recent ICE enforcement efforts on Toomer's Corner
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A group gathered to protest at Toomer's Corner in Auburn on Wednesday evening. Organizers say it was a peaceful protest opposing what they describe as "ICE abuses and a push toward war with Venezuela."
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- Gen Z and Millennials delaying parenthood and choosing pets instead
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- According to a Harris poll survey in 2014, 43% of Gen Z and Millennials prefer having pets over children. Columbus State University Economics Professor and Director of the Butler Center for Economic Research and Development, Fady Mansour, said this is due to the cost of raising a child.
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- Columbus Ahead launches initiative to continue addressing jobs and quality of life issues
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Wednesday afternoon, about 150 business, community, and political leaders gathered in downtown Columbus to hear the community goals from the Regional Prosperity Initiative.
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- Some businesses leaving Uptown, others choosing to stay
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Some businesses leaving Uptown, others choosing to stay
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- Winter system to bring snow and ice to Southeast this weekend
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- This evening we are tracking a line of showers to our west. The showers will enter into our forecast overnight, and will linger tomorrow.
Thursday & Friday: Quick-moving isolated showers will be the story tomorrow and Friday. Don't bet on seeing too much sunshine for the end of the work week. Temperatures will sit in the 60s.
The weekend: We are monitoring our next winter system this weekend. There is still uncertainty in the forecast, but it is shaping up that the southeast will see a combination of snow/ice Saturday-Monday AM. Northern Alabama and Northern Georgia are already under a Winter Storm Watch.
Locally, it is still uncertain how far south the winter precipitation will go, but we are monitoring areas north of Columbus closely. It is far too early to talk about precipitation accumulation totals. Stick with the First Alert Weather Team as we get closer to the weekend.
Next Week: Once this system clears, get ready for a big dro...
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- Post Election Audits could come to Alabama
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- 4 months ago
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- Councilor Toyia Tucker speaks on recent violence at Shirley Winston Park
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Councilor Toyia Tucker speaks on recent violence at Shirley Winston Park
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- Bob Weather Update 1/20/2026-Greater Columbus, Ga.
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- As we head into the weekend, a change in the pattern is expected late Saturday into Sunday (If it stalls may linger into Monday) as warmer air aloft overrides the shallow cold air at the surface.
This setup could lead to areas of freezing rain for a portion of the News 3 viewing area, creating the potential for slick roads, icy bridges, and hazardous travel conditions.
In addition, ice accumulation on power lines and tree branches could lead to scattered power outages.
We all should stay weather-aware and prepared as details continue to come into focus.
Freezing rain is highly disruptive here in the South. Our last freezing rain-winter storm like this set-up was 2011 January.
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- Suspicious Opelika daycare fires spark probe into possible serial arson
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Investigators are urgently working to determine whether two suspicious daycare fires in Opelika are connected, a finding which could indicate a serial arsonist is intentionally targeting childcare facilities using devices similar to Molotov cocktails. The most recent fire was reported Monday night, January 19, at Children’s Palace Learning Center, located at 116 Columbus Parkway. The Opelika Fire Department says crews were called to the scene around 11:30 p.m. and found an active structure fire.
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- City of Columbus begins plans to redevelop South Commons area
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The City of Columbus has completed another step in the process to develop the South Commons area of the city. Missy Kendrick of Choose Columbus, the city's development authority, says the entity received 10 proposals for the swath of land located around Synouvus Park.
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- Keep Columbus Beautiful volunteers conduct community cleanup on MLK Day
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, in partnership with Turn Around Columbus Inc., honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service at the 9th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Cleanup. Community members participated in cleanups at Carver High and the A.J. McClung YMCA to give back in the spirit of Dr. King's call to action through unity and service.
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- Bob 11PM Weather Update Bob Jeswald 1/19/26
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Freezing temperatures are expected during the early mornings, with afternoon highs gradually climbing above average. By Friday afternoon, temperatures will rise into the 60s.
We are tracking two storm systems this week. The first arrives late Thursday into Friday morning, bringing light rain.
The second system develops late Saturday and continues into Sunday morning with a potential winter storm setup. We’ll be watching Sunday morning closely, as temperatures may fall to freezing or below.
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- Bob Weather Update 5:45 PM Monday 1/19/2026
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- 4 months ago
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- COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)-Freezing temperatures are expected during the early mornings, with afternoon highs gradually climbing above average. By Friday afternoon, temperatures will rise into the 60s.
We are tracking two storm systems this week. The first arrives late Thursday into Friday morning, bringing light rain.
The second system develops late Saturday and continues into Sunday morning with a potential winter storm setup. We’ll be watching Sunday morning closely, as temperatures may fall to freezing or below.
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- 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Award Breakfast
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Award Breakfast
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- Midday Interview: Navigating adult loneliness
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Midday Interview: Navigating adult loneliness
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- Sunday Conversation: Dr. Penny Elkins, president Mercer University part 2
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Sunday Conversation: Dr. Penny Elkins, president Mercer University part 2
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- Sunday Conversation: Dr. Penny Elkins, president Mercer University part 1
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Sunday Conversation: Dr. Penny Elkins, president Mercer University part 1
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- Winter Weather in Columbus
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Winter Weather in Columbus
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- Snow blankets WRBL area, MLK Day to bring freezing temps
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- After this morning's snow, parts of the WRBL area saw above 2 inches of snow.
MLK Day: Temperatures tonight will drop quickly. Get ready for morning lows in the mid 20s for MLK Day. While some areas of ice will be possible overnight, the sun will quickly melt what is left.
Rest of the Week: Those chilly mornings will continue this week. Lows won't be above freezing until Thursday morning.
Our next rain chance will enter Wednesday night. Isolated showers will be possible Thursday. After a break on Friday, we are keeping an eye on another system moving through next weekend.
- Title
- The Dream Lives choir celebrates 10th anniversary MLK event
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- A Columbus choir gathered at the trade center for the 10th annual "The Dream Lives" MLK Celebration, honoring the legacy of Dr. King.
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