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1 week ago | 
walb.com | Alexis Thornton
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - After three days of dazzling performances, interviews and elegant evening wear, the 2025 Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia’s Teen titles were awarded Saturday night at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus. Audrey Kittila, representing Miss Atlanta, was crowned Miss Georgia 2025. Kittila is a graduate student at the University of Georgia.
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1 week ago | 
wctv.tv | Alexis Thornton
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - After three days of dazzling performances, interviews and elegant evening wear, the 2025 Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia Teen titles were awarded Saturday night at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus. Audrey Kittila, representing Miss Atlanta, was crowned Miss Georgia 2025. Kittila is a graduate student at the University of Georgia.
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1 week ago | 
walb.com | Alexis Thornton
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - After three days of dazzling performances, interviews and elegant evening wear, the 2025 Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia Teen titles were awarded Saturday night at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus. Audrey Kittila, representing Miss Atlanta, was crowned Miss Georgia 2025. Kittila is a graduate student at the University of Georgia.
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1 week ago | 
wtvy.com | Alexis Thornton
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - After three days of dazzling performances, interviews and elegant evening wear, the 2025 Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia Teen titles were awarded Saturday night at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus. Audrey Kittila, representing Miss Atlanta, was crowned Miss Georgia 2025. Kittila is a graduate student at the University of Georgia.
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1 month ago | 
wsfa.com | Alexis Thornton
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - A man is behind bars in connection with a kidnapping incident, according to Phenix City police. Phenix City police chief George Staudinger said 36-year-old Michael Jones was arrested Monday and charged with kidnapping, a Class A felony following a domestic dispute. The situation resulted in a 4-5 hour standoff near Sweet Birch Drive in the Misty Forest Neighborhood, according to Staudinger.
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1 month ago | 
walb.com | Macy Woodworth |Alexis Thornton
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - According to the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, 19 suspects, including a Georgia politician, have been arrested in connection to a multi-agency human trafficking operation. “It takes a sick individual to want to take away a right that a child has - and the freedom and the safety and the comfort that a child has - to bring harm to these children,” said Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman.
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2 months ago | 
fox19.com | Josiah Berry |Alexis Thornton |Emily Van de Riet
MIDLAND, Ga. (WTVM/Gray News) – A father and son were killed by a falling tree while they were golfing in Georgia this weekend. According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, the father and son died at Bull Creek Golf Course in Midland. The victims were identified as 58-year-old Matthew Terrell Collins Sr. and 29-year-old Matthew Terrell Collins Jr., both from Harris County. The coroner said when a storm hit the golf course, the victims took cover under a tree while in their golf cart.
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2 months ago | 
wrdw.com | Josiah Berry |Alexis Thornton
MIDLAND, Ga. (WTVM) - A fallen tree has claimed the lives of a father and son at Bull Creek Golf Course in Midland. According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, two people have died as a result of a tree falling on them. Buddy Bryan confirmed the two victims as 58-year-old Matthew Terrell Collins Sr. and 29-year-old Matthew Terrell Collins Jr. both from Harris County.
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2 months ago | 
walb.com | Alexis Thornton |Josiah Berry
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Lila Mae Star, the owner of Columbus restaurant Royal Cafe and the grandmother of Kim Porter, has passed away. On Wednesday, April 2, Quincy Combs, son of Kim Porter, shared on his Instagram a picture of Starr with a statement confirming her passing. “She departed this life peacefully, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love,” the statement said. Combs goes on to say “My heart is shattered.
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Mar 30, 2025 | 
wltz.com | Alexis Thornton
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - You might’ve smelled different aromas of food in the Valley Saturday! Uptown Columbus hosted its 14th annual Spring Food Truck festival with different varieties of food. Uptown Columbus spokeswoman, Tracey Green says this event gives exposure to small business owners and raises funds for future uptown events. “This is our first event to kick off our spring series, so this is a strong fundraiser for us.
