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As the effects of Irma head into the Chattahoochee Valley, many evacuees are in town seeking refuge from the category 1 storm.

Irma continues its slog north along Florida’s western coast having blazed a path of unknown destruction.

The trial of a man accused of kidnapping, raping, and killing a young nursing student six years ago got off to a shocking start when prosecutors said Holly Bobo was still alive when Zach Adams prepared to

Looters were caught on camera in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The video was posted on social media, where viewers expressed outrage. In Orlando, the facts behind another publicized looting were overblown on Twitter, police said. 

A Columbus family has taken in several fur-babies and their owners from South Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma. 

Irma’s projected path continues to point to a significant and dangerous weather event for Columbus and the region, beginning Monday morning and worsening throughout the day.

Due to the anticipated inclement weather associated with the impending arrival of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irma, all Columbus Regional Health outpatient and elective procedures scheduled for Monday, September 11th, have been canceled and will be rescheduled.  

The city of Columbus is updating the community in anticipation of Hurricane Irma. 

If for some reason you lose power and are unable to watch WTVM News Leader 9 on air, online or on mobile here is a list of Radio stations which will be streaming our coverage

As Hurricane Irma approaches with potential for power outages, you may find your cell phone to be your most reliable tool.