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A local government leader in Columbus has been honored with a statewide management award. Columbus City Manager Isaiah Hugley was surprised Monday with the Pillars of Professional Management Award from the Georgia City/County Management Association (GCCMA). 

President Obama signed a bipartisan budget into law Monday that he said puts America on a responsible path and keeps us safe. Gary Jones with the Columbus Chamber of Commerce explained this bill delays sequestration for a few more years, allowing

The former Dougherty County District Attorney says it’s time for a killer who’s been on death row for nearly 20 years to be executed.The state set November 19th as the execution date for Ray Johnson. 

A fight between roommates over fried chicken turns deadly.

Columbus and Phenix City residents will have the opportunity to feed their inner foodie at Uptown’s first Inaugural Food Truck Festival. The event is hosted by Uptown Columbus and the Atlanta Street Food Coalition.

Opelika’s Police Chief says based on dashcam video of a fatal officer-involved shooting, he believes his officer was justified in using deadly force. However, the family of the 56-year-old victim Bernardo Tigner said they have their own

The drone industry has advanced because smartphone technology is moving so fast and because the same sensors and chips and cameras that are in smartphones drive drones, an expert said. 

Weeks after a club shooting that sent 10 people to the hospital, Meriwether County deputies are still making arrests.

You can expect to see a different look for Troup County Sheriff’s Office employees the next couple of weeks. They will become a lot hairier as they take part in a no-shave fundraiser during November.

Many people in the area have had some sort of loss this year, and will go into the holiday season dealing with sadness. Licensed counselor Catherine Cox, who also works with Gentiva Hospice, visited our studios to