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The largest medical companies in Columbus have crossed corporate lines in another execution of the regional economic strategy. Last month, healthcare industry professionals, community stakeholders and economic development leaders met at Columbus Technical College for the first installment of “ Vital Signs ,” an initiative targeting regional healthcare professionals and providers. “The goal is to get us all on the same page,” Missy Kendrick, CEO and president of Choose Columbus , told the Ledger-

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A proposed ordinance brought before the Columbus City Council this week would change city building codes to allow tiny homes to be built in Columbus. The council will vote on the change next Tuesday. What the ordinance would do. The proposed ordinance would adopt Georgia Department...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department (CPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a man facing multiple felonies and a misdemeanor from an incident that took place on Monday, Nov. 9. RELATED: Columbus police are searching for suspect wanted in Delta Street murder investigation CPD said they are working to locate 20-year-old […]

FORT BENNING, Ga. (WRBL) — Drivers at Fort Benning should prepare for a long-term road closure beginning on Wednesday. A portion of Old Cusseta Road in the Sand Hill area will be closed to all vehicular traffic for road repairs. Officials explained that the project is essential to ensure the long-term integrity of the road […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Pancreatic cancer patients have another treatment option in Rasonque, a pill that doctors say is more effective than chemotherapy. Rasonque aims to block tumor growth. The drug is for patients who have already received at least one round of chemotherapy before taking the pill. It was approved July 26, and some patients began receiving it as soon as August.

Columbus native Shea Spencer will discuss his debut novel, “Possessions,” at the Columbus Public Library on Nov. 12 during a book talk hosted by me. The novel pulls heavily from his life and experiences in the Columbus community. The free event runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 3000 Macon Road. I will lead the discussion and Q&A. Columbus Bound Bookshop will be on site to offer copies of the novel for sale, and Spencer will hang around for a meet-and-greet and book signing after the Q&A. “Possessions”

A strong cold front is set to move through Alabama and Georgia this weekend, bringing much colder temperatures and minimal rain.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A woman seriously injured in a motorcycle-involved crash that happened on Saturday, Oct. 31 has died on Wednesday, Nov. 11, according to the Muscogee County Coroner’s Office. According to Muscogee County officials, the crash took place at the intersection of Macon Road and Rigdon Road. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Two people in critical […]

Female passenger involved in Halloween motorcycle crash dies The female passenger involved in a motorcycle crash Halloween day has died from her injuries according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan. Anna Lomax was pronounced dead this morning at 10:44 am at Piedmont Hospital in Columbus. The 36-year-old mother of two sustained a serious head injury and r…

NBCUniversal announced Wednesday that “Today” show co-host Jenna Bush Hager will bring her Read with Jenna book club to Columbus. Bush Hager will host a live conversation with Columbus native and Harris County resident Allen Levi, author of the No. 1 New York Times bestselling novel “ Theo of Golden” on Dec. 16 in Legacy Hall at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, according to NBC’s news release. The event is sponsored by VisitColumbusGA. The event will also be recorded for an episode of Bu