Authorities say a woman who surrendered to authorities following a standoff at a west Georgia motel is being questioned by investigators from Florida and Alabama. Troup County sheriff's Sgt. Stewart Smith said 37-year-old Mary Rice was being held Wednesday morning…
A second round of showers and thunderstorms is possible late this evening through early Thursday as a cold front approaches. Some of these storms could turn severe mainly north of…
Columbus, Ga is one of 200 cities that will rally for the defunding of abortion giant, Planned Parenthood this Saturday, February 11th. Today we asked callers to call in and voice their opinions…
Dee visits Friendship Missionary Baptist Church to speak with Rev. Dr. Emmett S. Aniton, Jr., Pastor about black history in Columbus.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW -Marginal Risk for severe weather through Thursday morning -Round 1- Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening -Round 2- Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning -Main threats will…
Round 1 of showers and thunderstorms develop later this afternoon and will last through Wednesday morning with Round 2 in the forecast Wednesday afternoon. Severe weather is possible with these…
WATCHES vs WARNINGS Know the difference between a watch and a warning. A severe thunderstorm WATCH means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms to develop. A severe thunderstorm WARNING means a severe thunderstorm has been detected and there is an…
After a relatively chilly weekend, we're back on the weather roller coaster with a quick rebound in temps today as highs reached into the 70's. Your First News weather team is tracking a cold front to our west that looks…
This week, WLTZ FIRST NEWS WEATHER spotlights different tips to keep your family safe in the case of severe weather. Today's tip- Get a kit, make a plan, and stay informed. GET A KIT Make sure you have 3 days…
NEWS RELEASE Gov. Nathan Deal today proclaimed February 3 as “Falcons Friday” ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl LI faceoff between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots. The governor encouraged state employees and all Georgians to show their support…
