Troup County School System first graders are learning and making music thanks to a grant from KMMG via SAE International. A World in Motion takes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to lowers grades. Students use tuning forks to strike a…
The Junior League of Columbus (JLC) will host the fourth annual Mardi Gras Madness Run Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 9 a.m. The run is a 10K, 5K, 1-mile Fun Run and Bead Hunt located at CSU Woodruff Park, downtown…
An Irwin County, Georgia cold murder case has become hot now that a surprise arrest has been made. Tara Grinstead disappeared from her home more than a decade ago. She has not been heard from since. But now, a…
Georgia lawmakers from both sides of the aisle responding to that dramatic rise in traffic fatalities. Up forty percent in just the last two years. Democrats and Republicans co sponsoring legislation this week…
WLTZ's Mallory Hagan speaks to Principal Bassoonist, Stephanie Patterson, about CSO's "A Night at the Oscars" happening on Friday, February 24 at 7:30 pm.
Mostly sunny skies today as near record daytime temperatures will hit the upper 70s to low 80s. Clouds move in tonight with overnight lows hovering around the mid 50s. Isolated showers…
Once again, the Springer Opera House has beat other American theaters to the punch by negotiating early production rights to Broadway’s hottest new musical property: Disney’s “Newsies. The State Theatre of Georgia announced last night that it will produce the…
Friday's record high is in jeopardy as temps surge out ahead of our next storm system. The record high for Columbus stands at 81 degrees--set back in 1930. Our forecasted high is 81. A cold front will approach Saturday morning…
Long Cane Middle School held a student-led Black History Month celebration. Students dressed in black slacks and white button-down shirts greeted guests and escorted them to their seats. “This is an occasion to share black history with not only one segment…
Non- Traditional students at Georgia Military College received a scholarship check on behalf of the Georgia Power Foundation on February 16, 2017. Over the past 15 years, more than 70 non-traditional students at Georgia Military College have received scholarship checks…
Mayor Jim Thornton and Superintendent of Troup County Schools Dr. Cole Pugh were among the 20 men who read to children. Weathersbee Elementary School Media Specialist Molly Allen created the"Real Men Read" event to encourage students to read more. "Children need to…
The Women's Choice Awards recognizes St. Francis Hospital as one of America's Best Heart and Americia's Best Stroke Care Centers. A news release provided by the hospital, details the recognition. It says the award signifies that out of the 4,789 hospitals…
The testimony involving the exploitation charges so graphic here stunning even the most seasoned court observers as detectives recounted in vivid detail the evidence against the dispatcher. "Another video that I have was…
Still a good bit of cloudiness today, but the sunshine will mix in as we get into the afternoon hours. Staying warm with highs in the low to mid 70s.…
COLUMBUS, GA (WLTZ) — A Columbus woman reached a milestone Wednesday when she turned 100. Eleanor Tanner celebrated her century-old birthday with family and friends at the Gardens at Calvary. She was surrounded with gifts, cake and showered with love.…
After a foggy start Thursday, we'll warm up nicely with a mix of clouds and sunshine. Temps surge to 80 on Friday out ahead of our next cold front. Cooler temps and breezy conditions will arrive behind the front Saturday…
Columbus, Georgia police are on the look out for Dontrel Marquis Harper. Harper is wanted in connection to an armed robbery as well as several other felony charges. Police say Harper should be considered armed and dangerous. He is described…
Police detectives are not saying what exactly prompted the joint investigation with the Department of Homeland Security only that the suspect worked right under their noses. "There was nothing here at the Police…
In case you didn’t notice, the warm winter weather is affecting the price of natural gas. Prices are down 35% after falling to a six-month low on Tuesday. It remains down this morning as there is…
Clubview Elementary School in Columbus, GA, got to spend Tuesday with volunteers and trainers from the Atlanta Falcons Organization. Take a look...
Rain this morning will lessen by the afternoon with highs in the low to mid 70s. Isolated showers ending this evening with overnight lows getting down into the mid to…
We have rain now, but surging warmth is expected by late week! Those pesky, but much-needed rain showers will continue overnight and gradually diminish in coverage by daybreak. Temps will remain rather steady in the upper…
ATLANTA, GA (WLTZ) — Coyotes are sometimes problems in urban environments. To rid this problem, the State of Georgia is planning to stage a coyote-killing contest in metro Atlanta. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is promoting the “Georgia Coyote…
COLUMBUS, GA (WLTZ) — Columbus police arrested a man on charges of sex crimes against children. Timothy Dale Turner, 32, is facing five counts of sexual exploitation of children. Turner was arrested today with help from the Department of Homeland…
NEWS RELEASE The Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform today delivered its 2017 report to Gov. Nathan Deal. The report includes findings on the success of previous criminal justice reform efforts and recommendations to build upon previous initiatives, including changes…
The Campus Carry legislation could have a broad impact here in Columbus home to Columbus Tech and Columbus State University's dual campuses. The proposal was met with mixed reaction locally. "I feel that…
More clouds moving in today that will give us a slight chance for isolated showers by this afternoon. Highs today will hit the upper 60s to low 70s. Showers overnight with lows in the mid to…
President Trump appointed Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster as his new national security adviser on Monday, picking a widely respected military strategist known for challenging conventional thinking and helping to turn around the Iraq war in its darkest days. Mr.…
Rain returns to the area Tuesday and Wednesday as a storm system will become "cut off" from the main flow and meander its way south and east. This will bring a line of weakening rainfall into our east Alabama counties…
A legendary military leader is laid to rest at Fort Benning Georgia. LTG Hal Moore was remembered in a memorial service at the National Infantry Museum at Ft. Benning. Moore was a…
Valley Rescue Mission is expanding. New retail and donation center had its grand opening on Tuesday February 7, 2017 at 3740 Macon Road. A new donation center opened on the same day at 7466 Blackmon Road. Items donated are sold…
Cherokee County, GA (WSB) - Crews were on cleanup duty at a school in Georgia after an SUV slammed into the cafeteria wall. Authorities say a driver was arriving to pick up their child and experienced a medical emergency. No…
Lakayla Carter is the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley's Youth of the Year. Carter won that prestigious title Thursday evening at the U.S Infantry Museum in front of hundreds of invited guests. Miss Carter is currently a…
Barrow County, GA (WSB) - Firefighters say two people have been killed in a small plane crash in Georgia. According to the FAA, the plane crashed near the end of a runway at the Barrow County Airport on Thursday. It's…
Ft. Fort Benning has been conducting prescribed burns today, February 16th, producing large plumes of smoke. The burning is being conducted withing the A-6 and N-8 training areas which border the north east side of Columbus Georgia. The wind was…
NEWS RELEASE COLUMBUS, Ga., Feb. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the leader in voluntary insurance sales at the worksite in the United States, announced today that the company has taken home three coveted Bulldog Awards for its Corporate Social Responsibility…
Savannah, GA (CNN) - A college student in Savannah, Georgia has created a bee drone to pollinate plants. This is a 'Plan Bee' prototype. 24-year old Anna Haldewang first developed the idea for the hand-sized device in her product design…
AMERICUS, GA (WLTZ) — A university made sure its community would not forget the two officers shot dead in the line of duty when it renamed a building on their honor. On Monday,…
NEWS RELEASE Gov. Nathan Deal today signed the Amended FY 2017 budget at a signing ceremony in Augusta, authorizing $24.3 billion in spending for the current fiscal year. The state appropriations within HB 43 are based on a 3 percent…
Walton County, GA (WSB) - A memorial held on Wednesday honored a former University of Georgia and NFL player killed in a house fire Sunday morning. Quentin Moses was found unconscious, moved outside the house and pronounced dead at a…
MABLETON, GA (WLTZ) -- Church, singing and sex. This is what one Georgia couple said is the secret to staying together. They should know. Robert and Esther Walker celebrated 75 years of marriage this Valentine's Day holiday. …
NEWS RELEASE Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Pratt & Whitney, a designer and manufacturer of service aircraft engines and auxiliary power units, will create more than 500 jobs and invest $386 million to expand its Columbus facility over the…
A 30-inch sewer main near the South Lumpkin Road Roundabout will be replaced. Work on the project begins Wednesday, February 15, 2017. The Columbus Water Works will have to close the area for three weeks. Pending any delays, the roundabout will re-open…
The 2017 William H. Spurgeon III Award was presented posthumously to Rex Milner recognizing 28 years of service leading the Medical Explorer Post at Saint Francis Hospital. The ceremony was held on Tuesday, February 7, at 7 p.m. The award…
It's National Donor Day, a day to celebrate what a heart and other organ donations can do to save a life. On Valentine's Day, Donate Life encourages you to "show the love" by registering to become an…
Emanuel, GA (WTOC) - An interstate in Georgia was shut down on Monday after officers shot the driver of what police say was a stolen tractor trailer. The driver was airlifted to the hospital. The shooting occurred after officers pursued…
NEWS RELEASE Gov. Nathan Deal today received notice from the White House and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that an additional 10 counties impacted by the severe weather on January 21 and 22 have been approved for public assistance.…
The Fort Benning community is mourning the passing of retired Lt. Gen. Harold (Hal) Gregory Moore Jr. The West point graduate and legendary combat leader passed away February 10th. He was also a New York Times best selling author. In…
A prescribed burn is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in Fort Benning, Georgia within the T01 Training Area. Wind is predicted to be coming from the Southwest and will keep smoke away from sensitive areas. The…
The #PhoebeHeartWalk will be held Saturday, February 11, 2017 these 7 locations: Sumter County Regional Park Dooly County Recreational Department Complex Preston Williams Center Marion County Courthouse Square Schley County Recreational Department Complex Webster County Courthouse Taylor County Recreation Complex…
