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Georgia Lottery scratcher purchased in Columbus wins $10,000

ATLANTA, Ga. (WTVM) - Two Georgia Lottery players won prizes playing scratch-off games on Nov. 5, including a $500,000 prize on a Jackpots Galore ticket purchased in Thomaston. The Jackpots Galore ticket was purchased at Mr. B’s, 401 N. Center St. in Thomaston. The second winning ticket, a 5X The...

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Tri-City Veterans hold 4th annual Pop Barnes Veterans Day Cookout

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Tri-City Veterans organization held its 4th annual Pop Barnes Veterans Day Cookout on Friday at Cascade Hills Park. Retired service members attended the event and were honored. Several organizations set up as vendors to offer services to the veterans who attended. The event came less than a week before Veterans Day, which falls in the middle of next week. One in 10 Columbus residents are veterans.

Columbus, GA · 2d
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EXCLUSIVE: Theo of Golden Author and Columbus Native Allen Levi Sits Down With Us About Book, Faith, Nature

HAMILTON, Ga. (WTVM) - One of the most popular books in America right now was written by a Columbus native and University of Georgia grad who lives in Hamilton. And this week, a new deluxe edition of “Theo of Golden” was released, with a bonus chapter. In this...

Columbus, GA · 2d
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9 Georgia Restaurants Serving Generous Home-Cooked Meals Without Breaking The Bank

A small Georgia cafe opened inside a building that appeared in a 1991 movie. Today it still serves the fried green tomatoes that gave the film its name. I love that a movie set turned into a real lunch stop for hungry people. That odd bit of history sent me...

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CARE Humane Society expands low-cost spay and neuter program in East Alabama

LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — Non-profit organization CARE Humane Society, formally known as the Lee County Humane Society, is expanding its low-cost spay and neuter program to residents outside of Lee County. According to CARE Humane, pet owners in Macon County (including Tuskegee), Chambers County (including Valley), and Tallapoosa County (including Dadeville) are now elgible […]

Lee County, AL · 2d

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Texas Roadhouse to honor veterans, active-duty service members with free meal vouchers on Veterans Day

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Texas Roadhouse is bringing back an annual tradition of celebrating veterans and active-duty service members by giving away free meal vouchers on Veterans Day. Each year, the steakhouse provides veterans and active-duty members a free meal voucher in honor of their sacrifice and service to citizens across the country, according to […]

Columbus, GA · 1d

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Salty Dawg invites Columbus community to ribbon cutting of their pet salon and bakery

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery is making its way to Columbus and is making preparations for its grand opening on Friday, Nov. 13. Salty Dawg, founded in 2018, is a pet salon franchise that provides families across the Southeast with various pet-care services including grooming, styling, accessories and bakery treats. […]

Columbus, GA · 1d

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We Found 10 Georgia Chili Spots That Make A Cold November Day More Comforting

A bag of corn chips can double as a chili bowl, and one Georgia barbecue spot serves it exactly that way. I love that kind of practical genius. The list only gets better from there. One stop has been around since 1916. Another tops its chili with bison instead of...

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Exclusive interview: Theo of Golden author and Columbus native Allen Levi talks about the novel, faith, and kindness

Hamilton, Ga. (WTVM) - Allen Levi, a former lawyer, judge and traveling musician who is now a tree farmer and the author of the national bestselling book “Theo of Golden,” sat down on two logs in the woods of his property in Hamilton for an interview on “Run The Race.”

Columbus, GA · 3d

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A Prehistoric Fight at Publix

Halloween is over, but some of the stories of the weekend are just coming out. Like this one where two dinosaurs got in a fight while shopping at Publix. I'll be honest, I have dressed up in a few costumes that I knew, if I get in trouble or in a fight right now, I will look insane. Let's find out what these dinos did.

Muscogee County, GA · 4d

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‘A big step.' Columbus 10-year-old plays NAACP leader's daughter in feature film

This year, 10-year-old Nova Biggers , a Columbus actress who goes by her stage name Nova Valentina, made her feature film debut. In the 2026 historical thriller “By Any Means,” a film about the investigation into the 1966 firebombing murder of Mississippi NAACP leader Vernon Dahmer Sr., Nova played a young Bettie Dahmer , Vernon’s only daughter. The historical thriller released in theaters Sept. 4. It’s directed by Elegance Bratton , producer of the reality TV show “My House” and director of the documentary “Pier Kids,” and stars Emmy Award-winning actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II beside Mark Wahlberg . Nova has lived in Columbus her entire life and began acting and modeling when she was 3 years old. She has appeared in commercials for Wayfair, Purina, Target and Rooms To Go. Three years ago, she started auditioning for movies and shows. In March, Nova earned a callback to play young Bettie Dahmer, Vernon Dahmer’s daughter, in “By Any Means.” Nova listened to “Boots on the Ground,” a song by 803Fresh, before the callback to hype herself up and get rid of nerves. “It’s crazy how she just turns it on when she does the callbacks,” Antonio Biggers, Nova’s father, told the

Columbus, GA · 5d

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The Alien, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Muscogee Queer drag show on Oct. 24 had it all: a phenomenal “Rocketman,” a terrifyingly cute green alien, and a gorgeous witch of a host who threatened to stomp us if we got a little too handsy. It was chaotic, deeply affectionate, and was the perfect reminder of why the Muscogee Queer community is so special.

Muscogee County, GA · 5d

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Federal judge sends Zula Casino lawsuit back to Georgia state court

Federal judge Clay D. Land sent Georgia Gambling Recovery LLC’s lawsuit against Zula Casino’s operator and two Blazesoft companies back to Georgia state court on November 3, 2026. His order grants the plaintiff’s request to return the case to the State Court of Muscogee County. The case...

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This Historic Georgia Jail Is Now One Of The State’s Most Fascinating Museums

The sheriff and his family once lived downstairs, while the inmates slept in cells right above their heads. I can’t imagine a stranger commute to work. Talk about bringing the job home. That building kept doing jail duty until 1992. Now it holds old uniforms, vintage dresses, firefighter history,...

Barnesville, GA · 5d

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Paws Humane Society to host foster dog adoption event Nov. 7

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Paws Humane Society will host an adoption event for dogs living in foster homes from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The event, called From Foster to Forever, will take place at the shelter at 4900 Milgen Road. What to expect at the event.

Columbus, GA · 6d

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Americus cracks down on donut trucks

The Americus City Council created an ordinance amendment requiring doughnut and coffee trucks to pay the $100 daily regulatory fee for mobile food trucks. Donut and coffee trucks were previously […]

Americus, GA · 8d

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This Georgia Farm Market Is Packed With Thanksgiving Pies, Pecans, And Southern Favorites

Pecans glazed with cinnamon, praline, and something called Sweet Georgia Heat all share shelf space at one Georgia farm market. That lineup alone had me hooked. I can’t imagine leaving without a bag of each. The pecans come from the farm’s own orchards. Harvest runs from October through January,...

Fort Valley, GA · 7d

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Winning Powerball ticket purchased in Columbus, player wins $50,000

The video above is from a previous story. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A Georgia Lottery player won $50,000 in the October 28 Powerball drawing with a ticket purchased in Columbus. The player purchased the ticket from a Publix located at 1639 Bradley Park Drive. Out of the five white-ball numbers, the lucky ticket matched four […]

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World premiere of ‘Shadowed’ shown at Rylander Theatre

The film “Shadowed” premiered at the Rylander Theatre on Oct. 30. In addition to many local sites, the film showcased the talent of many actors familiar to those who have […]

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