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Americus man turns himself in for Eufaula weekend murder
EUFAULA, Ala. (WTVM) - A suspect has surrendered to authorities in connection with the fatal shooting of a man over the weekend in Eufaula. Quendarious Hightower, of Americus, Georgia, is being held in Eufaula as this investigation continues. “We want to have a safe community,” said Sgt. William Bradley with...
Slain Alabama high school football player a ‘standout athlete and terrific young man’; 2 teens charged
Two 18-year-olds have been charged in last week’s shooting death of a Loachapoka High School football player. Elijah Rogers and Barthonia Howard are charged with murder in the Aug. 8 slaying of 16-year-old Javion Gary. They are also charged with attempted murder in the wounding of a 17-year-old. Both...
WTVM to broadcast Thursday night Columbus football games
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - WTVM is set to broadcast 8 high school football games this season on the recently launched 9.3 Peachtree Sports channel. Carver vs Sumter County10/177PMOdis Spencer Stadium. Columbus vs Spencer10/247PMKinnett Stadium. Spencer vs Hardaway10/317PMOdis Spencer Stadium. HOW TO WATCH. WTVM 9.3 Peachtree Sports is available for free...
Columbus Animal Care & Control holds free microchipping event on Aug. 15
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Animal Care & Control will host a free microchipping event. “National Check the Chip Day” is celebrated every year on Aug. 15, recognizing the importance of microchipping pets. One benefit it serves is helping missing pets reunite with their owners. The center says residents of Muscogee County can have their […]
Hot week continues, showers move back into the forecast
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- Tracking a hot week ahead, but there may be some relief in the First Alert Forecast. Temperatures today reached into the low to mid 90s, but we had more humidity this afternoon. For your Thursday, expect temperatures to be in the low 90s, however feel like readings...
Police in Georgia track down murder suspect after victim found stabbed in SUV
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. A man is charged with murder following a deadly stabbing in Georgia. According to the Columbus Police Department, officers were called out to South Lumpkin Road at Knox Street Tuesday around 11:45 p.m. after a report of a stabbing. That's where...
Student journalists matter. It’s time Georgia passes the New Voices law that they deserve.
Student journalists in Georgia are fighting for their freedom of speech rights, as New Voices laws aim to protect them from censorship by public school administrators and ensure that their work is protected and championed. The post Student journalists matter. It’s time Georgia passes the New Voices law that they deserve. appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Big Georgia county to start charging some costs to people who challenge the eligibility of voters
ATLANTA (AP) — An election board in one of Georgia’s largest counties has voted to start charging people who challenge the eligibility of voters for the cost of notifying the challenged voters. The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registrations voted 4-1 on Tuesday to adopt the rule. Debbie Fisher, a Republican member of the […]
Ga. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger visits Columbia County Sheriff’s Office
"We've been doing these regional tabletop exercises, it's really about election security," Raffensperger said. "We've been doing cyber security, physical security and just making sure everyone understands that Georgia will have a safe, secure, accurate election coming up here in November."
Nonprofit helping youth transitioning out of Georgia foster care announces major renovation project
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A nonprofit helping Georiga youth who have aged out of foster care announced a major renovation project for their property in Decatur. Wellroot Family Services is a nonprofit that works across the state. Wellroot’s residential programs serve young adults ages 18-24 who were previously in foster care, as well as young families in need of stable housing.
Alabama man pleads guilty to federal charges for importing stuffed protected bird of prey
An Alabama man facing multiple federal counts pleaded guilty Monday in New York City to importing a stuffed protected bird of prey without notifying the U.S. Department of the Interior, records showed. Eufaula resident Toney Jones pleaded guilty to violating one count of the Endangered Species Act in federal court...
Solar power interests spotlight potential Georgia growth of clean energy to legislative study panel
Several solar industry insiders made a pitch to a Georgia House committee on Wednesday for the economic and environmental benefits of establishing a community solar program that allows Georgia Power customers to purchase electricity from small-scale solar developers. Rep. Beth Camp, a Concord Republican, said the House Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications Ad Hoc Committee on […]
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