Dylan Seymore

Alabama

Reporter at WTVM-TV (Columbus, GA)

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Paws Humane Society assumes control of Columbus animal shelter

2 months ago | wltz.com | Dylan Seymore

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Paws Humane Society is set to hire over two dozen new employees to work at the former Columbus Animal Care & Control. The city is providing the non-profit organization with $3.2 million in funding to take over services from the animal shelter. Courtney Pierce, executive director of Paws Humane Society, says the next steps involve hiring and training 31 new employees. They have a 90-day transitional period before officially taking over, ensuring everything is done correctly.
Uptown Columbus to participate in Small Business Saturday

Nov 29, 2024 | wltz.com | Dylan Seymore

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Uptown Columbus is set to participate in Small Business Saturday to help support local businesses. Officials with Uptown Columbus Inc. are encouraging residents to support local shops, salons, galleries, retailers and restaurants tomorrow by visiting, buying a gift card, or posting an online review.
Super bowl champion speaks to kids about life lessons

Nov 18, 2024 | wltz.com | Dylan Seymore

AMERICUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Former National Football League player Malcolm Mitchell inspired Sumter County high school students on Friday at Georgia Southwestern State University’s Storm Dome. It was all a part of the 6th annual Jubilee International Peace Symposium. The city of Americus is on a journey to curb gun violence among youth. This mission started two years ago by building a peace and literacy culture.
2 former army soldiers share the importance of Veterans Day

Nov 12, 2024 | wltz.com | Dylan Seymore

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - With thousands of former soldiers living in the Chattahoochee Valley, Veterans Day is a very important holiday to many. It is a celebration of service for some and a sad day for others. Two veterans living in Columbus had mixed emotions while reflecting on the day. One wanted to be with other veterans, and the other wanted to remember the lost ones. However, both agree there is a price for living in a free country. “Veterans Day is a day full of mixed emotions.
Ensuring a safe Halloween: Columbus authorities share tips

Oct 30, 2024 | wltz.com | Dylan Seymore

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Halloween is, of course, meant to be filled with candy and costumes, but it can also be a dangerous time. In Columbus, local law enforcement is preparing to patrol the city in hopes of decreasing crime on the holiday and keeping everyone safe.
Family aims to pare bone marrow donors with cancer patients

Aug 9, 2024 | wtvm.com | Dylan Seymore

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A local military family, whose daughter is bravely battling a critical illness, is organizing a heartfelt special event to rally support and hope. It's a drive in Woodruff Park hoping to pair bone marrow donors with cancer patients. There is a 70 percent chance of those patients not being able to find a bone marrow match if the patient cannot continue chemotherapy.
A new safety measure in Meriwether County Schools

Jul 30, 2024 | wtvm.com | Dylan Seymore

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - There were roughly 245 school shootings in the US in 2023, according to the latest research. The Meriwether County School System is taking additional measures in hopes to not be apart of that statistic moving forward by providing clear bookbags for its students. Superintendent Robert Griffin says they've had numerous incidents in the community off campus involving violence in the past.
Local school system welcomes military families

Jul 29, 2024 | wtvm.com | Dylan Seymore

CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, Ga. (WTVM) -With 65% of their student population being military kids, the Chattahoochee County School System welcomed new military families at their town hall. This event helped service men and women become comfortable after moving to the area. Superintendent Dr. Kristie Brooks said it's an annual event that began in 2020 during the pandemic.
GBI to launch gang task force in Columbus

Jul 17, 2024 | wltz.com | Dylan Seymore

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp set aside $5 million in the state budget to start a gang task force in Columbus and the leader of that new operation says he is ready to go. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation will lead the effort. It will cover a 10-county area, focusing on gangs narcotics and other serious felonies. As of Wednesday, the task force is still looking for a building to operate out of.
4-year-old with terminal cancer fulfills law enforcement dream

Jul 16, 2024 | wltz.com | Dylan Seymore

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office welcomed a special new deputy to the agency Tuesday. It’s been this deputy’s dream to work in law enforcement and he’s only four years old. The ceremony was filled with laughter, happiness and even some tears. This is a day Armon and his family will never forget. “It meant the world to us to celebrate Armon, Janice Thornton, godmother of Armon.

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