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Hudson’s At Main Street in Columbus permanently closing

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A beloved Columbus restaurant is closing its doors. Officials of Hudson’s At Main Street on Veterans Parkway announced the restaurant is closing “permanently” Tuesday on their Facebook page. In a post, they stated reasons for the close such as increased costs and also reflected on their time serv
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The ABC’s of keeping your babies safe

The ABC’s of keeping your babies safe October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. A safe sleep area can help reduce a baby’s risk for SIDS and other sleep-related deaths, such as accidental suffocation. The Safe Sleep Community Council, comprised of representatives from organizations inc
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Muscogee County sheriff receives nearly $30,000 Goodwill donation for Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — That spare change at the checkout counter is adding up in a big way. Monday morning, Goodwill Southern Rivers donated nearly $30,000 at the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office. The donation comes from customers who chose to round up their purchases at Goodwill stores. The money will support the Geor
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Columbus health fair focuses on wellness and prevention

Health organizations from across the region gathered to share wellness information and preventative care tips with Columbus-area families.
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Ranger Legacy Foundation enters capital phase for new center

The Ranger Legacy Foundation held its Camp to Crystal Gala on Friday to raise funds for the planned construction of the Ranger Legacy Center near Cusseta.
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Muscogee County graduation rate hits new high of 96.3%

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Georgia Department of Education has released graduation rates for the 2025-2026 graduating class, showing Muscogee County School District seniors outperformed the state average. The district’s graduation rate grew 0.2 percentage points over the previous year, reaching a new high of 96.3%. Sup
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Aflac employees help build beds for local families

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Aflac employees rolled up their sleeves today to help children in need get a good night’s sleep. Volunteers spent the day building beds that will be delivered to local families. More than 55 Aflac employees gathered at the company’s Paul S. Amos campus in Columbus to build 40 beds in four […]
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100 Muscogee County Prison inmates earn GEDs, trade certifications

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - One hundred inmates at the Muscogee County Prison have earned their GED or a trade certification through an education program at the facility. A graduation ceremony was held at the prison. Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson said the programs help inmates find jobs and stay out of trouble after release
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Mayor-elect Isaiah Hugley declines interview ‘out of respect’

Mayor-elect Isaiah Hugley declines interview ‘out of respect’ When Mayor-elect Isaiah Hugley is officially sworn in this coming January he will be met with a number of issues and decisions to make on day one not the least of which will be the process of selecting the city's next police chief. Hugley decline
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Free dental clinic serves 200-plus patients in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. — More than 200 patients received free dental treatment this weekend at a Mission of Mercy event hosted by the Georgia Dental Association at Columbus Technical College. The event ran from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Patients received cleanings, fillings and tooth extractions. According...

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