Back Columbus Blue serves up 10th annual holiday luncheon
Back Columbus Blue served up its 10th annual Christmas Appreciation meal to hundreds of first responders in Columbus. Co-founder of Back Columbus Blue Jed...
Hart County Sheriff warns residents of jury-duty phone scam
HARTWELL, Ga. - The Hart County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers impersonate law enforcement and demand money...
Clarkesville ushers in holiday season with annual Christmas celebration Friday
CLARKESVILLE, Ga.- Downtown Clarkesville will transform into a festive holiday village Friday evening as the city hosts its annual Downtown Christmas celebration from 5...
The ‘regression’ Illusion: Why we shouldn’t celebrate 2025’s safety stats yet
On paper, 2025 is shaping up to be a historic year for safety in America. According to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA...
Police: Violent crimes down in Columbus
The Columbus Police Department is reporting a decrease in crime as the year comes to a close. From January 1 to December 2, 2025,...
Demorest tables 2026 water rate decision
DEMOREST, Ga.- The Demorest City Council postponed a decision Tuesday whether to raise the city's water rates in 2026, tabling a proposal until members...
Cornelia mural project moves forward with December 4 community workshop
CORNELIA, GA- The Brushstrokes of Change mural project, a community-driven effort honoring the history and legacy of Cornelia's historic Black neighborhood, is moving into...
BioTouch adding 480 jobs in Columbus
Choose Columbus announced today that BioTouch, a global healthcare logistics company, will invest $12.5 million to expand two existing facilities in Columbus, creating a...
Columbus Civic Center to go cashless and ticketless in 2026
The Columbus Civic Center announced that beginning January 1, 2026, the venue will transition to a fully cashless and ticketless experience for all events....
Cornelia police earn state recertification through 2028
CORNELIA, Ga.- The Cornelia Police Department has once again been recognized as a State Certified Law Enforcement Agency, extending its status through August 2028...
Athens-Clarke County Commission pauses new data centers
The Athens-Clarke County Commission put a pause on new data centers Tuesday night.
The moratorium passed Tuesday night will put a pause on new data...
Feds indict two after meth allegedly found hidden in blackberry shipments
ATLANTA — Two men have been federally charged after investigators allegedly uncovered nearly 1,600 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside refrigerated blackberry shipments during coordinated...