NEWS RELEASE Gov. Deal Nathan Deal received notice from the White House and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that six counties impacted by the severe weather on January 21 and 22 have been approved for individual assistance. Deal has…
January has been missing for weeks, but just before the month comes to an end, January shows up. Colder air continues to filter into the Southeastern US as our jetstream has turned out of the northwest compared to out of…
NEWS RELEASE Of the estimated 3,000 students currently enrolled at Columbus Technical College, 45-year-old single mom Melissa Forsythe stands out as the best-of-the-best and, as such, has been named the College’s GOAL (Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership) winner for 2017.…
NEWS RELEASE ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) today welcomed the major disaster declaration issued by the President for counties in Middle and Southwest Georgia struck by major storms and tornadoes on January 2, 2017. The declaration…
Gwinnett County, GA (WGCL) - A former college football player and his wife are serving as their own counsel during their criminal trial. Ricardo and Therian Wimbush asked questions in court as jury selection began Monday in metro Atlanta. The…
As legislators prepare to debate this idea of casino gambling and whether or not to allow citizens to vote on the issue, one of the largest business owners in South Columbus…
NEWS RELEASE Following a recommendation from Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMHSA) officials and local Emergency Management Agencies, Gov. Nathan Deal is expanding his emergency declaration for nine additional counties in South Central Georgia impacted by severe weather…
Albany, GA (CNN) - Some storm chasers captured a footage of what appears to be a funnel cloud in Georgia on Sunday. The National Weather Service said a tornado rolled near Albany at the time. Forecasters issued warnings about storms…
NEWS RELEASE Following the recommendation from Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMHSA) officials and local Emergency Management Agencies (EMA), Gov. Nathan Deal is declaring a state of emergency for seven South Central Georgia counties impacted by severe weather…
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation's decision to release those 911 calls Hector Arreola made pleading for help shed some insight into the highly publicized case and what exactly was going…
More showers will kick in by Saturday morning with strong to severe thunderstorms developing Saturday afternoon that will continue through Sunday afternoon. One last slug of showers and thunderstorms will push in Sunday night and…
Atlanta, GA (WSB) - An Atlanta man is facing an involuntary manslaughter charge after his dogs mauled two children walking to the school bus Tuesday. Cameron Tucker is jailed on a $70,000 bond. Police say his two dogs attacked a…
Cleveland, GA (WSB) - A Georgia man is facing DUI and vehicular homicide charges after he allegedly hit and killed a toddler in a grocery store parking lot. The suspect, James Holcomb, appeared in court Thursday. Police say Holcomb was…
NEWS RELEASE Gov. Nathan Deal accepted a friendly wager from Gov. Scott Walker ahead of the NFC Championship game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers. The Falcons face off against the Packers Sunday, January 22 at the…
WLTZ has new information about the events leading up to the death of a man taken into custody by Columbus Police. Hector Arreola placed two 911 calls for help. Police responded. …
NEWS RELEASE Columbus, Georgia – The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, recognized today Columbus Animal Care and Controls Save-A-Pet Program as part of the 2017 Bright Ideas in…
Hall County, GA (WSB) - Scary moments for the driver of a large truck near Atlanta Tuesday. The driver was parked outside an auto shop in Hall County Tuesday morning when a sinkhole opened up, causing this 55,000 pound truck…
Atlanta, GA (WGCL) - A man is facing charges after authorities say his dogs attacked two children, killing one of them. Authorities say six-year-old Logan Braatz and five-year-old Syrai Sanders were walking to their school bus stop in Atlanta on…
PRESS RELEASE Gov. Nathan Deal today announced the three winners of the 2016-2017 Innovation in Teaching Competition, a recognition and reward opportunity for teachers who implement innovative instructional strategies to advance student achievement. This year’s competition rewarded teachers focused on…
PRESS RELEASE Columbus, GA)—As part of a continuous program to involve students in efforts to reduce injuries and death of young drivers, the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) awards grants, ranging from $5,000 to $6,300, to four (4)…
(CNN) - Megachurch Pastor Bishop Eddie Long has died. The senior pastor of Georgia's New Birth Missionary Baptist Church passed away early Sunday morning according to a news release from the church. The statement says long died from 'an aggressive…
Jackson County, GA (WSB) - Three siblings were seriously injured in a crash near a cluster of schools outside the Atlanta area Thursday morning. A witness said a car with the three kids in it tried to cross a highway,…
Columbus, GA (WLTZ) - Columbus Regional's Midtown Medical Center was penalized under the Affordable Care Act program tracking Hospital Acquired Infections, something one local family tells First News they…
Columbus, GA (WLTZ) - Columbus Regional's Midtown Medical Center was penalized under the Affordable Care Act program tracking Hospital Acquired Infections, something one local family tells First News they are all too familiar with. The year was 2007, well before…
PRESS RELEASE Columbus, Ga. – The Methodist Home for Children and Youth has achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA). COA evaluated all aspects of The Methodist Home’s programs, services, management, and administration to determine reaccreditation.…
In a news release, the company said the HK expansion in Columbus, Georgia would "create 84 new jobs over the next 2 years." On Thursday 12 January, the company's careers website had yet to list any open positions connected to the…
PRESS RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga. (January 12, 2017) – All signs are pointing to a busy year for vacationers and the travel industry. According to a recent AAA Consumer Pulse™ survey, 75 percent of Georgians are planning to take a vacation in 2017 –…
PRESS RELEASE Gov. Nathan Deal today announced $50 million in funding to establish the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center in Augusta. The center will be a state-owned cyber range that brings together academia, private industry and government to establish…
Whitfield County, GA (WTVC) - The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office says a homicide investigation is underway after a 13-year-old boy found a burned body in a wooded area. The body was found near Ellis Road Tuesday afternoon. Deputies believe the…
PRESS RELEASE Georgia Military College Columbuscongratulates these outstanding college students from the Columbus area who have achieved academic honors during the Fall 2 2016 term. PRESIDENT’S LIST – 3.70 grade point average or above Abigail Abernathy, Columbus, GA…
PRESS RELEASE City Manager Isaiah Hugley has selected Jon Dorman, to fill the position of the Director of the Civic Center. The City Manager will go before the Columbus Council for approval of his appointment on Tuesday, January 24th, the…
Columbus, GA (WLTZ) - The City of Columbus announces road closures and or interruptions in support for the Mayor's MLK Unity Day event on January 14, 2017. The following events will be taking place: A 1 mile walk, 5K run,…
PRESS RELEASE I want to thank the Georgia Chamber of Commerce for once again inviting me to address this assembly of industry, state and community leaders to share with you just how we are moving Georgia forward and improving the…
PRESS RELEASE Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia’s net tax collections for December totaled nearly $2.06 billion, for an increase of $15.2 million, or 0.7 percent, compared to December 2015. Year-to-date, net tax revenue collections totaled approximately $10.86 billion,…
PRESS RELEASE (Columbus, GA)-Six schools in the Muscogee County School District are named Highest Performing or Greatest Gains schools by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA). The awards are approved by GOSA and the State Board of Education as…
Columbus, GA (WLTZ) - When temperatures plummeted like this three years ago a Columbus man froze to death just feet from this building on Hamilton Road. Local ministers opened the Safehouse…
PRESS RELEASE With the inclement weather approaching our area, PAWS Humane would like to provide a few tips to pet owners. -If you can, first and foremost, bring your pet inside, even if it is just for the next few…
PRESS RELEASE ATLANTA, GA. (January 6, 2017) — Winter Storm Helena is expected to bring snow and ice to portions of Georgia and AAA warns motorists to be cautious while driving during adverse weather conditions. According to data from the Federal Highway…
PRESS RELEASE Gov. Nathan Deal will declare a state of emergency for 78 counties at noon on Friday, January 6, ahead of a significant weather event. Acting upon the recommendation of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Deal is…
Columbus, GA (WLTZ) - It was actually an article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution that created all the buzz. The blog singles out Mayor Tomlinson on the short list of contenders…
By: Leah Uko luko@wltz.com COLUMBUS, GA (WLTZ) — If you want to take a stroll on the Chattahoochee RiverWalk you can. You’ll just need to take a different route. Heavy…
Athens, GA (CNN) - An unusual sight for drivers and residents in Athens, Georgia, Wednesday afternoon. A llama got loose and roamed the streets of the city. The Oconee County Sheriff's office says the llama managed to make its way…
Albany, GA (WALB) - Severe weather swept through parts of Georgia Monday. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down throughout the area. A family lost their home after crews responded to a house fire on North Jefferson Street night during…
Atlanta, GA (WSB) - A man was shot after reportedly being involved in at least eight hit-and-run accidents. Police in Atlanta say it all started in the Buckhead area of town, when the driver of a hummer hit several cars.…
The clock is running out. As the holiday season is nearing an end, a crowd of shoppers gathered at stores right off I-85 in Opelika Wednesday. "We have been extremely busy. We've had you know all of our last minute…
Firefighter dies while rescuing people who fell into river after ramp collapse.
The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) has named the Georgia Department of Labor’s (GDOL) Unemployment Insurance (UI) Appeals Tribunal the best performer among the nation’s 22 largest states for handling UI appeals.
Based on recommendations by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD), Gov. Nathan Deal approved a Level 2 Drought Response designation for more than 50 counties.
The cities of Lanett, Valley, and West Point launching the tri-city Jobs Alliance this week. Jobs Alliance consultant, Foy Fisher says he hopes to help around one-thousand citizens find jobs in the area.
