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Wesley Glen Ministries expands to Columbus
4+ hour, 9+ min ago (162+ words) COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Wesley Glen Ministries has opened a location in Columbus, bringing services for people with developmental disabilities to the city. The Macon-based organization now offers residential services, a Cornerstone Day Program, one-on-one mentoring and employment services at its…...
Columbus High student competes at international robotics competition
5+ hour, 15+ min ago (112+ words) COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus High School senior Tum Leh is competing at the annual FIRST competition in Houston. FIRST stands for For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology. Students. .. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus High School senior Tum Leh is…...
Columbus City Connections Day brings services, job opportunities to residents
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (300+ words) COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Consolidated Government hosted City Connections Day on Friday at the City Services Center, bringing dozens of city services to one location. About 18 city departments set up booths to talk with residents, answer questions about various…...
U. S. 250 Tour brings free celebration to Columbus
1+ week, 1+ day ago (325+ words) COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The U. S. 250 Tour is at the Columbus Civic Center celebrating the country's upcoming anniversary. Organizers call it a cross-country series of trips and events leading up to the Fourth of July as America marks 250 years. They say it's…...
2 charged after "purple" fentanyl seized in Columbus drug raid
1+ week, 4+ day ago (167+ words) COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two individuals are in custody following a narcotics investigation by the Columbus Police Department's Special Operations Unit and the Georgia State Patrol. Police say Brittany Stillwell, 32 and Tristan Long, 22, were arrested Wednesday. Both individuals face the following…...
Multiple Christmas toy drives bring holiday joy to Columbus area families
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (382+ words) COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Several organizations across the Columbus area are hosting Christmas toy drives and holiday events throughout December to bring joy to local families and children in need. Also on Saturday, T. Y. C. T. , Inc. and The Wishing Well Foundation hosted bike…...
Columbus mayoral candidates discuss city issues at forum
2+ week, 1+ day ago (344+ words) COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Several candidates for Columbus mayor outlined what they love about the city and what they say needs to change at a forum Thursday hosted by the Courier Eco Latino and Davis Broadcasting. The event was held at…...
Goodwill Opportunity Center helps 300 job seekers in South Columbus
3+ week, 3+ day ago (307+ words) COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) -The Goodwill Southern Rivers Opportunity Center in south Columbus has assisted roughly 300 people since opening in October 2025, managers said. The center provides resume writing, interviewing tips and other services to help job seekers find employment. Michelle Green,…...
Columbus police arrest 44 people in March warrant sweep
2+ week, 4+ day ago (221+ words) COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - More than 40 people with outstanding warrants were taken into custody in March as a result of targeted operations by Columbus Police Department's fugitive task force, special. .. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - More than 40 people with outstanding warrants were taken…...
Columbus police seek man last seen in 2024
3+ week, 2+ day ago (195+ words) WTVM. com COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus police is asking for the public's help to determine the whereabouts of a man who went missing in 2024. 38-year-old Michael Coleman was last seen in the 700 block of Apex Road in Columbus on Dec....