Georgia families lose summer food benefits as state opts out of program
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - School is out and many families are ready for vacations and fun, but for some kids, summer means wondering where their next meal will come from. Thousands of children in Muscogee County depend on SNAP benefits to eat. Funding cuts under the latest state budget means some families in Georgia will
SGTC alumnus interns in Washington D.C. with U.S. Congressman Sandford Bishop Jr.
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) alumnus has landed an internship in Washington D.C. with U.S. Congressman Sanford Bishop Jr. in the United States House of Representatives, according to SGTC officials. Prior to attending SGTC, alumnus Chance Simpson of Marshallville, attended Macon County
RCHS Band and Percussion Ensemble earn top honors at Smoky Mountain Music Festival
The Russell County High School (RCHS) Percussion Ensemble and Marching Band delivered exceptional performances at the Smoky Mountain Music Festival in Gatlinburg, earning top honors and widespread recognition. The RCHS Percussion Ensemble received superior ratings from all three judges and secured first place in its di
New early learning center opens in Columbus Mill District
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A new early learning center opened in the Mill District, giving working families in the area a childcare option close to home and work. The Growing Room Early Learning Center held its grand opening Friday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The center is a partnership...
Storms return Wednesday, not as widespread
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The unsettled weather continues at times through the weekend as sticky humidity remains in place. Patchy morning fog Wednesday will give way to a partly to mostly cloudy sky. While there’s a slight chance of a shower in the morning, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to increase dur
Columbus city officials to host 5th annual Juneteenth Jubilee
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus city officials welcome residents and visitors to the upcoming 5th annual Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration. According to officials, June will be filled with events dedicated to unity, reflection, and community spirit for the celebration, where participants can enjoy entertainment, education
CVCC pinning ceremonies honor Class of 2026 Nursing graduates
Chattahoochee Valley Community College hosted pinning ceremonies in the IPAC auditorium on Thursday, May 7, honoring 34 graduates of its Associate Degree Nursing Direct Entry programs. Family members, friends, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the graduates as they prepared to enter the nursing profession. Rich i
Two arrested on murder charges in Muscogee County
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men on murder charges. Markale Mickles and Brandon Day were both wanted for grand jury indictments, according to the sheriff’s office. The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Collaborative Intelligence Group located and arrested Mickles on Wednes
Rome, Northwest Georgia Contestants Set for Miss Georgia Scholarship Pageant
Numerous young women representing Northwest Georgia will take the stage next month as they compete for statewide titles and scholarship opportunities during the 81st annual Miss Georgia Scholarship Pageant in Columbus. Representing the Rome and Northwest Georgia area are Anna Kate Robinson, Kameron Griffith, Sopha Woot
Wanted fugitive from New Jersey arrested in Muscogee County, sheriff’s office says
The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office says a wanted fugitive from New Jersey has been arrested in Muscogee County following a collaborative operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. According to the sheriff’s office, the arrest happened Wednesday, May 27, 2026, when the agency’s Collaborative Intelligence G
