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Department of Transportation asking for feedback on roundabout proposal on Macon Rd. in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A new roundabout could be coming to Muscogee County at a price of $5.8 million dollars. The State Department of Transportation is proposing the construction of a roundabout in northern Muscogee County where Macon Road meets Highway 80. Information posted on the State Department’s website states...
Homeless veterans shelter in Phenix City closed by Veterans Affairs office
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL)— As folks are preparing to celebrate Independence Day, a shelter for those who have sacrificed and served for our country has had its doors shut. Safe Landing Home for Veterans had its doors shut. Aid and shelter have been found in the house adorning 13th Avenue in Phenix City for 13 […]
‘It’s the least I could do’: Past winner of ‘The Voice’ performs free show for local military
FORT MOORE, Ga. (WRBL) — Despite a rain delay which forced hundreds of basic trainees indoors around 4 p.m. on Saturday, the community came out in full force for Fort Moore’s annual Independence Day Celebration. By around 5 p.m. the evening’s festivities were back on track, with performers going on at their originally scheduled times. […]
Russell County makes July 5th a holiday
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — The Russell County Commission voted to have July 5th become a holiday. The decision to extend the holiday comes as Independence Day falls on a Thursday. The Board of Commissioners in Russell County voted to make Friday, July 5th a paid holiday for employees of Russell County. Rod Costello, the […]
Georgia state representatives visit South Columbus to honor the late Pops Barnes
COLUMBUS, GA (WRBL) — Jerry “Pops” Barnes was honored in the district he represented by a group of state representatives and volunteers ahead of the Fourth of July. Democratic State Representatives Debbie Buckner, Teddy Reese, and Caroyln Hugley began placing American flags throughout District 1 and Barnes neighborhood as part of a bigger project across […]
Sunday Conversation: Col. Colin Mahle, wife, Charlsey, talk about Army life and much more
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The United States Army is a family business many times, meaning when one in the family serves they all serve and sacrifice in some way. Col. Colin Mahle has been Garrison Commander on post at Fort Moore for about two years. He has been in the Army for 24 years. He […]
Brightmark to Invest $950 Million in Georgia Plastics Recycling Facility
Brightmark, a California-based company, announced plans to invest nearly $1 billion to construct a state-of-the-art plastics recycling facility in Middle Georgia. The facility aims to transform used plastics into new plastic materials, diverting hundreds of thousands of tons of waste from landfills annually. Project Details and Economic Impact. The proposed...
River Road roundabout at Green Island named for Medal of Honor recipient Col. Ralph Puckett
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — If you are travelling along River Road at the Green Island Drive roundabout, you might notice something a little different. The roundabout got a new name Monday. The Georgia General Assembly has renamed the interchange after Medal of Honor recipient Col. Ralph Puckett. This roundabout has been operational for about five […]
Piedmont Columbus Regional’s Residency Programs Celebrate Graduations
Piedmont Columbus Regional is celebrating the graduation of 73 residents across its Nurse, Family Medicine and Pharmacy residency programs. The Transition to Practice Nurse Residency Program will celebrate 51 nurse residents who have completed their first year as a registered nurse in a ceremony on July 12 at the Midtown Campus Conference Center.
The LocaL Calendar – July 2024
Experience the stories that your support helps bring to the public. Members receive a private, guided tour of the galleries and behind-the-scenes. While your tour is complimentary, the guests we hope you bring pay only $5. Mondays, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., National Civil War Naval Museum, 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus.
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