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Sunday Conversation: Teresa Whitaker and Phil Scoggins discuss Chuck Williams’ long-time career
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — During his time here at WRBL, Chuck Williams has led the way in his weekly series, the Sunday Conversation. Each week, Chuck would sit down with various city leaders, political figures and community members who have left an impact on the Fountain City. But for this week’s Sunday Conversation, things looked […]
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The Night Fight on the Chattahoochee: How Columbus Became the Site of What Many Call the Last Battle of the Civil War
A week after Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox, the Civil War came to Columbus, Ga. On Easter Sunday, April 16, 1865, thousands of Union cavalrymen fought their way across a covered bridge over the Chattahoochee River in the dark, captured the city and, over the next two days, burned the factories, arsenal and navy yard that had made Columbus one of the Confederacy's most important industrial centers.
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The City Inside Columbus That Disappeared: Bibb City's 91-Year History and the Mills That Built It
Columbus, Ga. - For 91 years, Columbus had a small neighboring city built around a textile mill. Bibb City was incorporated in 1909, operated as a company town and disappeared as an independent municipality on Dec. 7, 2000, when it surrendered its charter and became part of Columbus. At its...
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Columbus RiverWalk: 34 Years of History, 22 Miles of Trails and the Transformation of 2 Cities
Columbus, Georgia, opened the first mile of its Chattahoochee RiverWalk on Oct. 12, 1992, beginning a transformation that eventually produced a 22-mile recreational corridor along the river. Across the water, Phenix City, Alabama, developed its own riverfront trail, creating a connected recreation area that links two cities, two states and generations of local history.
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3 Columbus Landmarks Tell 155 Years of History: The Springer, Liberty Theatre and a 390-Building Historic District
Columbus, Georgia, has three historic places that tell very different stories about the city's development: the Springer Opera House, which opened in 1871; the Liberty Theatre, built for Black audiences in 1925; and the Columbus Historic District, whose preservation records document hundreds of buildings dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Together, they reveal how entertainment, segregation, architecture and preservation helped shape the city.
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Coca-Cola's Inventor Is Buried in Columbus, and RC Cola and Nehi Were Born Here
Columbus, Ga. - Three of America's best-known soft drinks trace back to Columbus. John Stith Pemberton, the man who invented Coca-Cola, lived and worked here and is buried here, and a Columbus grocer started the company that created RC Cola and Nehi. The story runs from a saber wound in...
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The Most Charming Small Town In Georgia Feels Like Stepping Into A Real Life Hallmark Movie
You know how Hallmark movies always feature that one impossibly charming small town where everyone knows each other, the buildings are beautiful, and life seems to operate at a pace that actual human beings can keep up with?. Americus, Georgia is that town, except it’s not a movie, the buildings...
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Tricks, Treats & Tall Tales: Historic Westville Village Invites Columbus, Georgia to Celebrate Halloween
Historic Westville Village introduces a new Halloween tradition with trick-or-treating, interactive theater, storytelling, and family-friendly fun on October 31. This Halloween, Historic Westville Village is inviting Columbus to step back in time for an afternoon of tricks, treats, and a few tall tales. On Saturday, October 31, from 10 a.m....
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Fall Festival at the Fort
Mark your calendars for Oct. 31, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET, for a celebration of regional heritage and craftsmanship at the Fort Mitchell Historic Site, located at 561 Hwy 165 in Fort Mitchell, Alabama. The annual Fall Festival will feature a special GALA Quilt Show sponsored by the Russell County Historical Commission. Admission is free, though donations will be appreciated.
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Swamp It Like It’s Hot
Certain films and franchises have long captivated the queer community and are often turned into drag shows. One such franchise is the iconic Shrek series. On Sept. 26, I had the pleasure of attending the Shrek Drag show presented by Muscogee Queer, an organization that builds Pride and acts as a safe space for everyone. I picked up my friend, and we walked on over to Chattabrewchee.
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At 92, Cecil Calhoun still walks the course that shaped his legacy
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Cecil Calhoun's golf seat stick left small indentations in the putting green as he moved around to watch the action Monday at the Country Club of Columbus. Calhoun was using it more as a walker, but I doubt whether he even needed the assistance. To those in Columbus, the second largest town by population in Georgia, Calhoun is a legend. Now 92 years old, he graduated from Columbus High School in 1952, played on the LSU men's golf team and won a national championship in 1955 before serving his country as a colonel in the U.S. Air Force. And this week, the lifetime member at the Country Club of Columbus was waltzing around the putting green, bouncing between watching the groups on the 12th and 18th greens while taking in tee shots from the first and 10th, too. All of these shots are ones Calhoun has hit thousands of times, though he can't quite guess just how many rounds he has accumulated over his life. He has been playing here neatly a century, and this week he watched as his home course hosted the 2026 Haskins Intercollegiate, a premier women's college golf event, for the first time.
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Kid friendly Halloween events in and around the Chattahoochee Valley
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— Several organizations and businesses in and around the Chattahoochee Valley are hosting Halloween events this month to allow children and families to enjoy festivities safely. View the following list for details about the Halloween events: Through October 31 Saturday, October 17 Saturday, October 24 Sunday, October 25 Friday, October 30 Saturday, October […]
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Local entertainer Sam Beman in running for Top Host
Local entertainer Sam Beman in running for Top Host Hosting any venue or format would not be new to Sam Beman. He acted on stage at the Springer Opera House and the former Human Experience Theatre. He is a Voice Over artist, DJ Smooth B for area events, and a podcast host on his own platform, Light Talk. Sam is near the top tier in running for a comp…