Columbus GA

SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WTVM) - Smiths Station residents got a first-hand look at blueprints for the future as the area continues to grow. Lee County Commissioner Jeff Drury gathered every major department head in one room for the first time to give updates on changes coming to the area. New...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Sgt. Angela Florence, with the Columbus Police Department, joined WRBL to discuss the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run event. The event is a fundraising initiative created to support Special Olympic athletes in Georgia. The Columbus Police Department, fire departments, and other law enforcement agencies will come together to run and support […]

LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission approved a series of routine and new business items during its April 27 meeting following a work session that included updates on the Integra Mental Health Facility expansion and future funding for the Twin Cedars Children’s Advocacy Center. District Two Commissioner...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - As a cold front slowly approaches, it will drive up our rain chances. Areas of heavy rain and even a threat of strong to severe storms exists Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Rain may return at times in an unsettled pattern through the weekend. A mix...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - It stays dry through most of Wednesday, but it will be getting warmer ahead of a cold front that moves through Thursday. This will give us rain and storms just after mid-week followed by some slightly cooler air later in the week. Plenty of sun Tuesday...

Founder Scott Ressmeyer provides an update on the Miracle Riders' cross-country trek to support Columbus State University nursing students.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - One of Columbus’ largest employers is celebrating its 5,000 employees this week, thanking them for their work to help make the company a success. Aflac is hosting several events during employee appreciation week to show how much the company values the hard work and dedication of its workers.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A Muscogee County State Court judge has granted immunity to a public-school teacher accused of touching a student inappropriately during a disciplinary matter. Middle school teacher Jody Russell was charged with misdemeanor simple battery in the November incident. It involved a special education student in her class at Fort Middle School. […]

Piedmont Healthcare will cut the ribbon on a specialty pharmacy on Friday, May 8, at 10:00 am, which could be a game changer for patients with unique medication needs. The goal of Piedmont Specialty Pharmacy South is to improve access to therapies for patients who often face the greatest barriers to care. By coordinating medication management, insurance support and ongoing clinical monitoring, the...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - National Teacher Appreciation Week starts today, and local restaurants are offering giveaways to honor educators. Deorio’s Pizza on Auburn Avenue in Columbus is asking people to tag their favorite teacher on social media to nominate them to win two large pizzas during the month of May.