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After more than three decades in jail one Columbus man learned Friday that his case will be dismissed.

It’s been a fancy few nights at a local theater, where a high school student is playing a key role – off stage. 

A local family is pleading for the return of 15-year-old Calah Noel Waskow. Multiple Amber Alerts have gone out about the Columbia County teenager. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office says she was abducted by thirty-seven-year-old Jason Johnson.

The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after a deputy was hit while directing traffic Thursday night.

It was a special day for some first responders in the Fountain City. Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services recognized all personnel who have been promoted or appointed to new positions.

Members of the International Ministerial Alliance took the time to thank the Columbus Police Department for all they do.

A wildfire that claimed the lives of 14 people in Gatlinburg and Sevier County started as two teenagers playing with matches, according to Knoxville News Sentinel. 

The United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley is in the final stretch of its donations campaign as they hosted the final meeting of the year Friday.

A 2-year-old, two-legged Chihuahua that is the face of advocacy for dogS with disabilities has made it into the official book of pop culture oddities.  

A Columbus couple were arrested on child cruelty charges Thursday night.