Category Archives: Local News

A new bill is up for debate in the Georgia State Senate to revamp the state’s adoption code. 

Southern Softball Showdown made its way back to Columbus this weekend along with three other conferences.

Southern Softball Showdown made its way back to Columbus this weekend along with three other conferences.

Lee County’s ARISE Foundation held their 2nd annual race to raise funds for grants.

Lee County’s ARISE Foundation held their 2nd annual race to raise funds for grants.

LUMPKIN, GA (WTVM) – Mr. Chester Jackson is partnering with Great Ebenezer Baptist Church to expand his 6th annual bike giveaway. The event is being held in Lumpkin, GA this Saturday, Feb. 3rd at 11 a.m.  at

LUMPKIN, GA (WTVM) – Mr. Chester Jackson is partnering with Great Ebenezer Baptist Church to expand his 6th annual bike giveaway. The event is being held in Lumpkin, GA this Saturday, Feb. 3rd at 11 a.m.  at

Three people were killed and eight others injured in a single-vehicle crash Friday evening, according to information from the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 10:00 p.m. Friday on Rogers Road. 

An animal lover stands up for a dog she feels is being mistreated at a Houston PetSmart. The incident was caught on camera..

As cold weather sweeps through Georgia, many residents are seeing an increase in their energy bill.