Columbus Water Works detects cyberattack; officials say water is safe

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A cyberattack targeting Columbus Water Works was quickly detected and contained last week, and officials say the city’s drinking water was never at risk. The attack was identified almost immediately on Monday, July 27, after it affected portions of the utility’s automated monitoring systems. Operators switched from automated controls to manual [...]

NLEX squanders 16-point lead but recovers late to beat TNT

NLEX Road Warriors delivered timely baskets and defensive stops in the endgame to hold off sister team TNT Tropang 5G, 88-83, in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Tuesday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Leading by as many as 16 points early in the game, the Road Warriors suddenly saw their lead cut to as low as two points at 83-85 by a furious Tropang 5G run late in the game.

A timely conversion from Deschon Winston increased the Road Warriors’ lead to 87-83. Robert Bolick, Jr. then intercepted the ball from TNT, leading to his split free throw for a five-point spread.

DeQuan Jones finished with 27 points, seven rebounds and two blocks to be named Player of the Game as the Road Warriors stretched their unbeaten run to six games in Group A.

The Tropang 5G, however, saw their two-game winning run snapped to drop to a 3-3 mark. (Adrian Co)

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Senator Warnock, Ossoff secure $3 million for clean water in rural Georgia

WASHINGTON (WRBL) — U.S. Senators Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff have secured funding for the Georgia Rural Water Association, the senators stated in a press release issued on Tuesday. This money will allow the Georgia Rural Water Association to respond to any clean water- related emergencies quickly. RELATED: At least 7 states report water [...]

Harris County School District introduces new bus tracking app

HARRIS COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — Harris County School District (HCSD) officials introduced a new way for students to stay safe while riding the bus this school year. Parents and guardians are now able to track their child’s bus with an app called “WheresTheBus™” School district officials say the app provides real-time GPS technology that allows [...]

Georgia DOT to begin overnight paving on Buena Vista Road

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has scheduled overnight paving along Buena Vista Road beginning on Monday. Weather permitting, crews will work Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for approximately two weeks. Officials said work will extend from Steam Mill Road to Dogwood Drive and include [...]

A few afternoon storms before summer heat makes a comeback

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) -- Good Tuesday morning! We are starting the day on a comfortable note with partly cloudy skies and temperatures settled in the lower to middle 70s. It is a refreshing start and right on par with what we would expect for early August across the region. As we head through the day, [...]

A few cooling showers early this week before hotter weather returns

A few cooling showers early this week before hotter weather returns