Samantha Serbin
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Columbus, GA, United States
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First suspect in murder of Columbus teen Destiny Nelson waives court appearance
Destiny Nelson’s family sat in court today for the first of many hearings bringing them an inch closer to justice. → Read More
Coast Guard rescues four people off the coast of Alaska
Crewmembers saved four people after their 15 foot boat capsized off the coast of Alaska. → Read More
Families lose everything in apartment fire two days before Christmas
The fire department estimates $1.65 million of structural damage plus everything the residents owned. → Read More
South Columbus tax allocation district in the works to attract new businesses and restaurants
The city of Columbus is pouring millions of dollars into redeveloping the south side. → Read More
Missing Woody doll made Home Depot ‘employee’ before reunion with owner
In Pixar’s Toy Story franchise, Sheriff Woody is known to get separated from his owner, so when an employee at the Plaistow Home Depot found the doll in the parking lot, coworkers put the word out on social media and had some fun along the way. → Read More
Chattahoochee Valley residents express mixed opinions about COVID-19 vaccine
Public confidence is growing in the COVID-19 vaccines, but opinions here in Columbus are mixed. → Read More
Columbus seeing increase in COVID-19 cases during the holiday season
“We had the highest number of positive cases reported yesterday probably since July,” Mayor Skip Henderson said. → Read More
DA explains reckless murder charge in the death of 5-year-old Russell Co. boy
The district attorney is explaining what’s next for the person facing a murder charge. → Read More
BBB warns of package delivery scams ahead of holiday season
With many gifts on the way to your home from Cyber Monday, be careful as scammers are ready to take advantage. → Read More
Starbucks giving free coffee to frontline health care workers, first responders during December
To show appreciation to frontline workers, the coffee chain is offering a free tall brewed or iced coffee through the end of the year. → Read More
Rash of violence in Columbus leaves two dead over the weekend
This month alone, Columbus saw six homicides. → Read More
Third murder within 24 hours in Sumter County leaves one dead
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is on scene. → Read More
Columbus community reacts to city’s mask mandate being reinstated
Enforcement of a city wide mask mandate began at noon today. Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson said if you take a look at the trends, the numbers speak for themselves. → Read More
Columbus family grieves loss of murdered 16-year-old son
16-year-old Allen Toombs loved basketball, music and his three sisters, according to his mother. The teenager was left for dead yesterday less than a mile from his home. → Read More
Columbus native runs for seat on Georgia Public Service Commission
Daniel Blackman is on the ballot to represent Georgia on its' Public Service Commission. → Read More
Chattahoochee Valley residents react to presidential race while Georgia continues to count ballots
Georgia is one of the states that still has not announced who their electoral votes are going toward. → Read More
Politicians and party leaders await answers on presidential election
All eyes on Georgia as the election comes down to the wire. → Read More
Two Georgians face off for House of Representatives 3rd congressional district seat
People in the third district are choosing between incumbent Drew Ferguson and newcomer Val Almonord. → Read More
Columbus Police Department looking to fill shortage as chief prepares to retire
After 50 years, the chief is retiring at the end of this week, but that does not mean he’s stopped recruiting. → Read More
Muscogee Co. sheriff candidates suggest focusing more into mental health after jail suicide
A suicide in the Muscogee County Jail overnight marks the sixth death inside the facility this year. → Read More