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Olive Garden server gets a $700 tip on a $32 bill. Then management allegedly blocks the tip and fires her because of a ‘policy’ she never knew existed

A customer’s $700 tip became the center of a dispute over payment and an Olive Garden server’s dismissal. BY: OLIVE GARDEN AND GOFUNDME Olive Garden server Brook Skyes was fired June 1, 2026, in Fayetteville, Georgia, after questioning why she could not collect a $700 tip on a $32 bill, her family said. The customer had left the tip by card, and managers told Skyes they needed to verify it before paying her, according to her mother, Buni...

Fayetteville, GA · 3d

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Auburn’s Shrimp Basket closes as chain pivots to coastal roots

AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - The Shrimp Basket location in Auburn has closed its doors after serving the area for more than 13 years. Located at 1651 S. College St. in the Tiger Crossing shopping center—a site that originally housed a Hooters restaurant—the casual seafood eatery had been a staple for diners, offering oysters, po-boys, gumbo and shrimp specials under its signature tagline, “We’re Grillin’, Steamin’, & Fryin’.”

Auburn, AL · 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 · 2d
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The Legendary Burgers At This Classic Georgia Drive-In Will Make You Feel Like You Time-Traveled

Somewhere between Atlanta and the Georgia countryside, there’s a little city called Griffin that’s been quietly hiding one of the state’s most satisfying burger experiences, and Griffith’s Drive-In is the reason people keep finding their way there. If you’ve never heard of it before, that’s about...

Griffin, GA · 21h
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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 · 1d

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$1 million scratch-off ticket sold at middle Georgia store

Georgia Lottery officials presented a promotional check to a store in middle Georgia that sold a $1 million scratch-off ticket.

Georgia · 2d

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

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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 · 3d

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$500,000 Georgia Lottery Scratcher sold in Thomaston

A Georgia Lottery player won $500,000 with a Jackpots Galore scratch-off ticket purchased in Thomaston.

Thomaston, GA · 8h

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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 · 2d

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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...

Columbus, GA · 4h

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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...

Georgia · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

Americus Times-Recorder

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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 · 6d

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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 · 5d

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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 […]

Columbus, GA · 8d

Americus Times-Recorder

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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 […]

Sumter County, GA · 6d

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She Took Her Grandmother’s Chicken Recipes and Turned Them Into a $6 Million Georgia Food Destination

Fried chicken that cracks loudly under your teeth and stays hot and juicy all the way through is worth driving across town for. Georgia has a family kitchen that started in 1986, when a grandmother opened a small country cooking spot. Her granddaughter grew up in that kitchen and became...

Columbus, GA · 19d

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Columbus 10-year-old boxer to appear on ‘Jennifer Hudson Show’

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A 10-year-old amateur boxer known as “Dreco” is set to appear on the “Jennifer Hudson Show” Wednesday and is training for USA Boxing Nationals in Louisiana in December. Adriel Simmons, a Columbus fifth grader, is also a cross-country runner and a social...

Columbus, GA · 9d