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Friday, September 25, 2026
ATLANTA (WJBF) — Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is bringing business, education and workforce leaders together in Atlanta to talk about how the state can prepare workers for the jobs of the future. The fourth annual Georgia Workforce Summit is focusing on the state's growing industries, workforce needs and the impact of emerging technology, including artificial [...]
Thursday, September 24, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Former mayoral candidate and Columbus attorney Chris Breault released a statement Thursday evening regarding an incident Columbus police are now investigating. According to the Columbus Police Department (CPD), the Special Victims Unit arrested Breault on Thursday. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Former mayoral candidate and attorney arrested, Columbus police investigating He is charged with [...]
After a cool day in Columbus, Ga., temperatures are expected to rebound toward the 90s on Sunday with potential showers arriving mid-week.
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) — The Opelika Power Services is giving residents a heads up for a scheduled power outage set for Friday, Sept. 25. Opelika officials say crews will be conducting primary reconductor work from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. to track down six different power outages that are currently affecting residents and street lights [...]
Thursday night's game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers won't be on broadcast TV.
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — Alabama law enforcement officials have arrested an Opelika man on Tuesday in connection with a burglary incident that occurred at an Auburn business over the weekend. Officials with the Auburn Police Department arrested 31-year-old Romen Cockrell, with the help of the Opelika Police Department, after a burglary incident that took place [...]
