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Morning clouds keep us cooler through the day with afternoon thunderstorms
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Starting the day off cloudy with areas of patchy fog across the region. Staying pretty much overcast through most of your morning with a few breaks and peaks of sunshine by midday. With more clouds in the morning, afternoon highs will remain below average in the upper 80s as we continue […]
PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING NOTICE- CDBG Program Reallocation
A Public Review Meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024 to receive comments on the amendment of Program Years (PY) 2023 & 2024 Annual Action Plans for the reallocation of unexpended Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds. A total of $84,260.23 in unexpended Community...
Starting the Work Week Unsettled
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - It was a rinse and repeat day in the Valley today with scattered showers and storms. This evening a chance of showers and storms lingers before giving way to mostly cloudy skies overnight. Out the door on Monday morning expect temperatures in the low-70s with some areas of patchy fog possible, so use some extra caution on the roads. By the afternoon thanks to partly to mostly cloudy skies and a chance of showers and storms, temperatures look to reach the mid- to upper-80s once again. Remember some storms may produce heavy rain, gusty winds, and lightning. We will be squeezed between weather patterns which will help to keep the unsettled weather across the Valley. Rain coverage sits between 40-60% Monday through Thursday, with temperatures in the upper-80s to low-90s. Looking ahead to next weekend, some drier conditions are set to make a return to the Valley along with some near seasonable temperatures; rain coverage sits between 20-30% with temperatures in the low-90s. We will continue to watch next weekend’s rain coverage, as these are some of the final weekends before the new school year starts.
Three local track stars qualify for Junior Olympics
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The West Georgia Jets are as fast as their name implies. “The main principle of the West Georgia Jets is teaching them life skills through the sport of track and field,” said head coach Marcus McGinty. Coach McGinty started the team 13 years ago with...
Update: Flood advisory affecting Alabama until Sunday night
An updated flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 8:27 p.m. in effect until 11:30 p.m. for Bullock, Montgomery and Pike counties. The weather service says, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas....
'We are reaching desperate times' | Here's why a Macon restaurant has started a GoFundMe
MACON, Ga. — Desperate times call for desperate measures, and one Macon restaurant says that times for them are truly "desperate" and they "need your help." The Kimchi Factory on 440 Walnut Street Lane says they are struggling to keep their doors open amid slowing business, financial pressure and more. Now, they're going straight to the public in hopes of keeping the business afloat.
Official Ribbon Cutting of the Humane Society of Walton County scheduled for July 25
The Walton County Humane Society is having its official ribbon Cutting with the Walton County Chamber of Commerce at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 at 3:30 p.m. In the meantime, dogs and cats continue to pass through there to their forever homes in short order with many happy “tails” to share.
19-year-old arrested in connection to 50-year-old's murder from 2023, Bibb County Sheriff's Office said
MACON, Ga. — A man was arrested Sunday in connection with the death of a 50-year-old man, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Brian Latrell Colbert Jr., 19, was arrested without incident around 5 p.m. at the Dempsey Apartments in downtown Macon. According to previous reporting, Brown...
STOP food truck brings fresh produce where it’s needed
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The STOP mobile food truck is the latest way local farmers are trying to fill the food deserts around Augusta. STOP stands for the Sustainable, Tasty Outreach Project. The mission of this mobile farmers market is to connect local farmers with new customers and make their produce more accessible.
Forrest B. Johnson pencils in success at annual back-to-school giveaway
Macon, GA (WGXA) - On Saturday, Forrest B. Johnson and Associates held their twelfth annual Back to School Bash in conjunction with Walmart and Coca-Cola. Hundreds of families from across Middle Georgia lined up with their children just outside the Buck Melton Community Center to receive free school supplies. Kids also had the chance to receive free haircuts and participate in face painting activities.
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Houston County Monday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 3:11 p.m. on Monday for strong thunderstorms until 3:45 p.m. for Houston County. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3:11 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Cottonwood, moving east at 15 mph," according to...
Ozark Airport receives state, federal funds for additions
OZARK, Ala (WDHN) — The Ozark Municipal Airport will receive state and federal funds for the addition of a new hanger, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced Monday. The airport received $144,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $8,000 from a state grant. These funds will be used for...
Ozark splash pad closed indefinitely
OZARK, Ala. (WTVY) - The splash pad at the Kidzone Pavillion in Steagall Park will be closed until further notice, according to a Facebook post by Ozark Parks and Recreation. “One of the elements in the water pump broke. We are doing our best to have the pump repaired and have the splash pad reopened as soon as possible,” Ozark Leisure Services Director Ozzie Maianeto said in a comment.
Teen Tech Center makes trip to Tennessee
Local teen tech members from the Best Buy Teen Tech Center at Wallace Community College got an opportunity to participate in a regional teen summit located in Memphis, Tennessee. The teens met with other teen tech center members from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Memphis to discuss youth activism and...
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