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‘Perhaps it is time to make a transition’: Lee County Democratic Party chair weighs in on President Biden leaving presidential race
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — News of President Biden leaving the presidential race receives a response from the Lee County Democratic Party in east Alabama. President Joe Biden announced he would be leaving the presidential race Sunday afternoon. This announcement comes after members of the democratic party called for Biden to drop out of the race […]
RushSouth festival gets second chance in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Last year, Columbus hosted the inaugural RushSouth music festival in an effort to bring big-name acts to the city. After a less-than-ideal turnout, Uptown Columbus announced the festival will return, scaled down for its second run, on Oct. 12. “We learned a lot,” Tracey Green, director of communications and marketing […]
Behavioral health center in Shawmut awaits final approval
VALLEY — A former WestPoint Pepperell human resources office on Shawmut Circle may soon be getting new life as a treatment facility for people dealing behavioral health issues. Should the state give its final approval to what’s planned, Spencer’s of Alabama could soon open as the ninth unit of a nationwide effort to help individuals […] The post Behavioral health center in Shawmut awaits final approval appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Chattahoochee Humane Society to open on Saturdays due to overwhelming intakes
With 75 animals crammed into every corner of a 32-kennel shelter, the Chattahoochee Humane Society has decided to open its doors to the public every Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. ET. The change comes this summer thanks to the unrelenting heatwaves. The shelter is only open Monday through Friday until 5 p.m., so many […] The post Chattahoochee Humane Society to open on Saturdays due to overwhelming intakes appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Upcoming Columbus council meetings shift venue amid upgrades
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Consolidated Government has announced temporary adjustments for two upcoming city council meetings due to scheduled upgrades. City officials said the meetings set for Tuesday, July 23 at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday, July 30 at 9 a.m. will now take place at the Muscogee County School District Public Education Center. Both meetings will be held in the board meeting room.
Carver Park to be renamed in honor of Former Mayor Pro Tem, Evelyn Turner Pugh
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus City Council is set to meet Tuesday evening and on the agenda: the renaming of an East Columbus park. Carver Park is set to be renamed after former Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner Pugh. Pugh was a Columbus native who served on city council for over 30 years and committed […]
Phenix City officials address the public on sewage in the Chattahoochee River
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Friday morning, Phenix city officials hosted a press conference in response to the allegations of dangerous levels of sewage being dumped into the Chattahoochee River, along with the Riverkeepers intent to sue. “We want the public to know that the city is serious about the treatment...
COLUMBUS: 11th Street underpass closed for lightning repairs Wednesday
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Consolidated Government has announced a road closure for Wednesday morning. According to CCG, the 11th Street underpass from 7th Avenue to 10th Avenue will be closed July 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lighting repairs. Motorists are encouraged to proceed with caution in the area of the road […]
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