Without pennies, should retailers round up or down? States offer their 2 cents.
(Stateline News) — As pennies vanish from the American landscape, many businesses are clamoring for federal guidance on how to handle cash transactions in...
Legendary broadcaster Chuck Leonard dies
Legendary broadcaster Chuck Leonard has died his wife Carole Mashburn announced on social media last night. "Just 6 short years ago, Chuck delivered his...
Pedestrian struck and killed on Macon Road
A pedestrian was struck and killed in Columbus Friday night in front of the Muscogee County School District headquarters. The pedestrian was identified as...
Area hospitals among Top 25 in healthcareÂ
Four West Central Georgia hospitals are the top in the state, according to Georgia Trend’s annual online healthcare publication.Â
Among large hospitals with 250+ beds,...
Porch Pirate Operations leads to 17 arrests
The Columbus Police Department conducted three separate porch pirate operations over the past several weeks as the holiday shopping season ramps up. These operations...
Georgia regulators approve massive power grid expansion to serve data centers
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — Georgia regulators unanimously approved a massive expansion of the state’s power grid Friday, approving Georgia Power’s request for nearly 10,000...
Phenix City names interim Superintendent
The Phenix City Board of Education has named Nathan Walters as Interim Superintendent, effective January 1, 2026. Walters has served as Superintendent Designee since...
Suspects wanted for Eufaula triple shooting
On 16 December 2025 at approximately 6:40 p.m., three individuals knocked on a door at the Bluff Park Apartments complex. Once the door was...
Raccoon tests positive for rabies
A raccoon from the Timbercreek subdivision near Whitesville Road was tested on December 17, 2025, by the Georgia Public Health Laboratory and found to...
City Councilor: ‘A job offer was made’
City Councilor Toyia Tucker took to social media to share with her followers a job offer was made for the city manager position. "When...
City Councilor spars with mayor over search for city manager
The search for a new city manager sparked a heated confrontation between Councilor John Anker and Mayor Skip Henderson during Tuesday night's city council...
Suspect steals $15,000 worth of tools in Harris County
The Harris County Sheriff's office announced an arrest has been made for the theft of tools valued at $15,000. On December 8, 2025, deputies...