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by: Nicole Sanders Posted: Mar 7, 2025 / 12:46 PM EST Updated: Mar 7, 2025 / 12:46 PM EST COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Choral Society of West Georgia is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The society was formed in 2005 by artistic director Elizabeth Biggs. It aims to offer excellence in choral music performance in a community setting.

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COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — We have a verdict in a murder trial from Russell County that was handed down Friday afternoon. Jayvon Phillips was found guilty on capital murder charges by a Russell County Circuit Court jury for the 2020 murder of Tameka Skinner. Phillips is one of four codefendants accused in the case. Russell County District Attorney Rick Chancey chose not to pursue the death penalty. Phillips is facing life in prison without parole when sentenced in April.

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GEORGIA (WRBL) — Georgia residents may want to be aware of a phone scam currently making the rounds. If you get a text that looks like this, the Troup County Sheriff’s Office says not to click it:According to TCSO, this text is a scam. It reads, “You have an outstanding toll.Your toll account balance is outstanding. If you fail to pay by March 7, 2025. you will face penalties or legal action. Now Payment:”A link appears below the message for the receiver.

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by: Nicole Sanders Posted: Mar 6, 2025 / 04:58 PM EST Updated: Mar 6, 2025 / 04:58 PM EST COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Muscogee County School District has opened student registration for the upcoming school year. According to MCSD, registration is open as of Thursday afternoon. Current and new students alike are required to register.

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COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Georgia General Assembly is working on multiple bills related to school-zone speed cameras. Two bills passed the House this week and moved to the Senate, where it is considering its own legislation. The interesting thing about these two House bills that passed Tuesday — one would abolish the camera speeding tickets in school zones all together, and the other would refine the 2018 legislation and establish clear rules for their usage.