Columbus River Dragons host game one of playoffs
On Friday, April 17, the Columbus River Dragons hit the ice for game one of a best of three series against the Monroe Moccasins...
Six people busted for stealing air conditioning units
The Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit has arrested six individuals connected to a series of air conditioning unit thefts impacting businesses, churches, and...
Habersham pools reopen after resurfacing project
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — The Habersham County Aquatic Center is set to reopen Friday, April 17, after completing a nearly month-long pool resurfacing project.
The...
What to know about road closures and parking ahead of Athens Twilight and G-Day...
(WUGA) - This weekend will be jam-packed with classic Athens festivals and events, though that can also mean road closures and traffic.
Downtown visitors can...
Hitting the course and courts for cancer
The 31st annual Piedmont Classic kicks off two days of events on Monday, April 20, to benefit the John B. Amos Cancer Center and...
Disaster drill prepares nursing students for real-world emergencies
DEMOREST, Ga. — Nursing students at Piedmont University gained hands-on experience in emergency response during a disaster drill on Wednesday designed to simulate high-pressure,...
Fire destroys Banks County chicken house, killing 22,000 birds
LULA, Ga. — A commercial chicken house in Banks County was destroyed by fire Tuesday night, killing approximately 22,000 chickens, according to fire officials.
Banks...
Couvillon challenges fellow Republican Clyde in 9th District
When it comes to the issues facing Georgia’s 9th District Congressional representative, Sam Couvillon doesn’t differ at all from the incumbent, Andrew Clyde, or...
Buzzard Mountain Fire reaches 100% containment; crews continue monitoring
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The Buzzard Mountain Fire is now fully contained, according to an update from White County Public Safety.
Public Information Officer Bryce...
Court: City worker pocketed ‘bundles of cash’ from Metra
A city worker pocketed "bundles of cash" from the Columbus Metra Transit System on Linwood Boulevard according to court testimony from a Columbus Police...
LaGrange man stabbed then arrested after domestic dispute
On April 15, 2026, Officers with the LaGrange Police Department responded to 213 A Handley Street in reference to a person stabbed. Upon Officer's...
Toccoa police capture wanted fugitive after foot chase through neighborhood
TOCCOA, Ga. — A wanted fugitive was taken into custody following a brief foot pursuit through a residential neighborhood, according to the Toccoa Police...