Columbus GA

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - A Georgia man died Monday after the car he was driving left the road and overturned in Russell County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Alexander Harvey, 36, of Omaha, Georgia, was killed when the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette he was driving left the roadway,...

Paul Pierce, retired producing artistic director of the Springer Opera House, grew up in Rome, Georgia, but his family ties to southern Georgia stretch back seven generations. Pierce’s ancestors moved to Georgia after purchasing land through the 1827 Land Lottery , an act which redistributed native people’s land to set

The freezer is where good intentions go. You buy a dozen tamales for tonight. Then somebody mentions they freeze well. Suddenly there are several dozen involved. This Alabama tamale shop makes its food by hand using a family recipe that traces back to Port Arthur, Texas. The masa takes four days to prepare properly, an

About 27% of Georgia adults lacked dental insurance in 2024, according to United for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). To help close the oral health gap, Columbus Tech will host a free two-day dental clinic provided by the Georgia Mission of Mercy Clinic. GMOM has been committed to Georgia’s oral hea

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A Jordan high school parent is asking the Muscogee County school district for answers after the school’s marching band missed a community parade this weekend. The parent spoke during Monday night’s school board meeting, saying students spent weeks preparing for the Tri-city Latino Festival parade

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - An annual golf tournament will be held this week at the Bull Creek Golf Course in Midland. The Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission is hosting its 4th annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament on Sept. 25. The golf course is located 7333 Lynch Road in Midland. Golfers will...

Columbus Fire and EMS Chief Sal Scarpa shares details about an upcoming health resource fair in Columbus.

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - Several lanes will be closed near 21st Avenue in Phenix City is closed due to utility work. Officials say the closure involves two lanes of westbound traffic and one lane of eastbound traffic along Crawford Road between 20th Avenue and Opelika Road. The roadways are expected to remain closed

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials at Gentian Elementary School are asking parents and guardians to pick up their children as soon as possible due to power outage issues. Officials announced on Monday that the school will have early dismissal due to Georgia Power issues causing outages. According to officials, the outage

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office recently held an awards ceremony recognizing seven LCSO employees and one employee of the Lee County Probate Office for their actions and service to the Lee County community. Sheriff Jay Jones praised the recipients for their dedication and willingness to serve others, particularly durin