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Residents’ reaction to Thomson Mayor arrested after accused of giving alcohol to inmates
The GBI arrested Thomson Mayor Benji Cranford after he was accused of giving alcohol to inmates. He is now charged with Furnishing Prohibited Items to Inmates and Criminal Attempt to Commit a Felony.
Special school for dyslexic students opens in Macon
LISTEN: Starting with just 30 dyslexic students in second through fifth grades, the Roberts Academy at Mercer University hopes to more than double enrollment over the next few years. It’s the first of its kind outside of metro Atlanta. GPB's Sofi Gratas reports. A new private elementary school in...
"Snip the Bill" Spay & Neuter Voucher program IS BACK!!
Tired of being slapped with unexpected "child support" payments for your furry friends? Sick of forking over your hard-earned cash for endless kibble, squeaky toys, and vet bills that make your wallet cry? Well, folks, it's time to cut off that gravy train and get on board with the "We Don’t Litter" express!
Georgia Senator Says There’s Progress in Efforts to Bring a New Fighter Squadron to Moody Air Force Base
VALDOSTA, Ga. -- U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff announced major progress in efforts to bring a squadron of F-35 aircraft to Valdosta's Moody Air Force Base following a meeting with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin. Ossoff (D-Ga.) and Allvin visited three Georgia bases -- Moody, Robins and Dobbins...
Officials look into Wolfskin sludge site
District 4 Commissioner Will Brown is investigating the contents of sludge that was spread on a farm in his district. JB’s Farm on Wolfskin Road in Arnoldsville was the site of sludge dumping for over a month, with application beginning in early May and concluding in June, according to Georgia Department of Agriculture records.
Ongoing Investigation: Another HS Football Player,14-years-old, Dies After Collapsing at Practice
Just a week after a 15-year-old high school football player from Virginia died after collapsing on the field, a 14-year-old HS football player from Alabama died after collapsing at practice. The HS football player from Alabama was a freshman. The 14-year-old HS football player from Alabama, Semaj Wilkins, was a...
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 […]
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