WLTZ-TV (Columbus, GA)

WLTZ is a television station that broadcasts on virtual channel 38 and digital channel 35. It is based in Columbus, Georgia, and serves the Chattahoochee Valley region, which includes parts of west-central Georgia and east-central Alabama. The station is affiliated with both NBC and CW+. WLTZ is owned by SagamoreHill Broadcasting, which is located in Augusta, and is operated through a shared services agreement by Gray Television. This makes it a sibling station to WTVM, the ABC affiliate on channel 9. Gray Television also operates WXTX, the Fox affiliate on channel 54, under a different shared services agreement. WLTZ's studios and transmitter are situated on NBC 38 Drive in East Columbus, although the mailing address is listed as Buena Vista Road. Most of the station's master control and internal functions take place at the shared facilities of WTVM and WXTX on Wynnton Road in the Dinglewood area of Columbus.

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Uptown Columbus hosts 14th annual Spring Food Truck Festival

3 weeks ago | 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.
Former Atlanta mayor, civil rights icon Andrew Young turns 93

1 month ago | wltz.com | Tim Darnell

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Andrew Young - civil rights giant, Georgia’s first Black congressional representative in more than a century, former United Nations Ambassador, and 53rd mayor of Atlanta - marked his 93rd birthday on Wednesday. According to Young’s U.S. House biography, Andrew Jackson Young Jr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 12, 1932. His father was a dentist, and his mother was a schoolteacher.
American Red Cross, fire officials install over 180 smoke alarms for Columbus residents

1 month ago | wltz.com | Alexis Thornton

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Many Columbus residents can feel safe knowing they finally have a smoke detector. According to the American Red Cross of Georgia, seven people die every day from house fires in homes without working smoke alarms. Columbus fire officials are working hard to decrease that number. Saturday, the American Red Cross of Southwest Georgia partnered with the Columbus Fire and EMS and installed 183 smoke detectors for Columbus residents.
Miss Georgia contestants arrive in Columbus ahead of pageant

1 month ago | wltz.com | Alexis Thornton

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Nearly 100 contestants are vying to be the next Miss Georgia! Sashes, tiaras, and dazzling smiles, the Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition hosted its annual forum, preparing Georgia queens for the big night: the Miss Georgia Pageant. Jim Montgomery, the organization’s COO, says this pageant has enhanced young girls’ lives for 80 years now. “There’s a lot of hard work that goes into here.
30th annual Heritage Breakfast celebrates sickle cell warriors

2 months ago | wltz.com | Alexis Thornton

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - According to the CDC, about 100,000 babies are born with sickle cell. The Sickle Cell for the Lower Chattahoochee Region hosted its 30th annual Heritage Breakfast Saturday morning at the Columbus Marriott from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The breakfast was filled with music, encouraging words, and testimonials from those battling the disease. According to the American Society of Hematology, 70,000 to 100,000 African Americans are born with the disease.
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.
Carver Tigers celebrate State Championship victory with block party

2 months ago | wltz.com | Drew Pavan |Josiah Berry

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Carver Tigers celebrated their 2A state football championship today at the high school. Carver Tigers celebrate State Championship victory with block party (Source: WTVM) Parents, Students, and Fans from across the community came to show their support for the newly crowned kings of the 2A classification. A DJ, food truck vendors and the marching band also celebrated the team’s big victory. Copyright 2025 WTVM. All rights reserved.
Wife of 72-year-old veteran beaten to death by a cellmate in Alabama jail sues corrections officers

2 months ago | wltz.com | Safiyah Riddle

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The wife of a 72-year-old veteran who was beaten to death by a cellmate in an Alabama jail filed a civil rights lawsuit Wednesday against three deputies working at the jail, alleging that the officers ignored his pleas for help. Attorneys for the wife of John Reed say the deputies working at the Macon County jail that morning in October were made aware of the assault but ignored his cries and need for medical attention.
Retired Rep. Calvin Smyre honored with portrait at Georgia State Capitol

2 months ago | wltz.com | Amaya Graham

ATLANTA, Ga. (WTVM) - The longest-serving lawmaker in the Georgia General Assembly was honored with a portrait at the state capitol on Tuesday. Retired State Representative Calvin Smyre of Columbus served his constituents for nearly a half-century, retiring in 2022 to work in the Biden administration. Smyre expressed his gratitude, saying it’s an honor to have his photo hung in the capitol for young boys and girls to see as an inspiration for future generations.
Popular ESPN pre-game show travels to Auburn University

2 months ago | wltz.com | Alexis Thornton

AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - ESPN College Gameday kicked off its 21st season at Neville Arena in Auburn as the Auburn Tigers prepared to take on the Tennessee Volunteers! ESPN College Gameday only comes out for the very best. The #1 ranked Auburn Tigers hosted a top 10 match up for the first time in Neville Arena and of course the students were excited. “It’s actually amazing to have college game.