The Schwob School of Music is hosting the 2012 International Trumpet Guild Conference, with almost 150 artists from around the world bringing their talents to Columbus. More >>
The Schwob School of Music is hosting the 2012 International Trumpet Guild Conference, with almost 150 artists from around the world bringing their talents to Columbus. More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 1:57 PM EDT2012-05-24 17:57:18 GMT
Soldiers and veterans sang songs of the Army as they stared at three monuments, honoring the sacrifices and the battles of the 3rd Infantry Division. More >>
Soldiers and veterans sang songs of the Army as they stared at three monuments, honoring the sacrifices and the battles of the 3rd Infantry Division. More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 1:44 PM EDT2012-05-24 17:44:58 GMT
After gaining permission from the landowner, friends and family gathered Wednesday to take down the tree that was a constant reminder of the spot where two east Alabama teenage girls died. More >>
After gaining permission from the landowner, friends and family gathered Wednesday to take down the tree that was a constant reminder of the spot where two east Alabama teenage girls died. More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 1:32 PM EDT2012-05-24 17:32:50 GMT
Officials with the Barbour County Sheriff's Office announced Willie Dickerson has been arrested and charged with the January murder of Willie Pugh. Pugh went missing on January 14 and his body was foundMore >>
Officials with the Barbour County Sheriff's Office announced Willie Dickerson was arrested and charged with the January murder of Willie Pugh. More >>
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) -
A new study says tourism is on the rise in Columbus.
The survey was put together by Columbus State University, and Credits Expansion at Fort Benning and a new marketing push by the Columbus Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Some 200,000 more people visited Columbus in 2011 than in the previous year. The study shows the economic impact of those visitors was $418 million.
"There is no one thing that makes Columbus a destination. We can appeal to a lot of different interests. So, if you are in to military heritage, we've got it. If you're in to art history, we've got it. If you're in to outdoor recreation, we've got that. And, with white water coming online, there is a lot of talk about that bringing in more people as well," said Peter Bowden, President and CEO of the Columbus Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Bowden expects gas prices to rise in the summer, but says "even $4 gas will not affect travel. Our consultants are telling us people will travel no matter what. It may just change their travel pattern, meaning they may stay closer to home or spend a little less when they travel."
Thursday, May 24 2012 12:41 AM EDT2012-05-24 04:41:45 GMT
Auburn police responded to the Twin Creeks subdivision around at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday night after learning the woman who lived inside a home on Jennifer Drive had fallen from a two-story balcony.More >>
Auburn police responded to the Twin Creeks subdivision around at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday night after learning the woman who lived inside a home on Jennifer Drive had fallen from a two-story balcony.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:26 AM EDT2012-05-23 12:26:26 GMT
A very big congratulation is in order for a Columbus family who just brought home a big bundle of joy. He's bigger than a sack of potatoes, and even your average sized watermelon. "We were expecting himMore >>
A very big congratulation is in order for a Columbus family who just brought home a big bundle of joy. He's bigger than a sack of potatoes, and even your average sized watermelon.
Thursday, May 24 2012 1:44 PM EDT2012-05-24 17:44:58 GMT
After gaining permission from the landowner, friends and family gathered Wednesday to take down the tree that was a constant reminder of the spot where two east Alabama teenage girls died. More >>
After gaining permission from the landowner, friends and family gathered Wednesday to take down the tree that was a constant reminder of the spot where two east Alabama teenage girls died. More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 12:13 PM EDT2012-05-24 16:13:17 GMT
A child who was hit by an SUV in south Columbus was transferred from the Columbus Medical Center to another facility for treatment. However, officials have not released where she was taken. More >>
A child who was hit by an SUV in south Columbus was transferred from the Columbus Medical Center to another facility for treatment. However, officials have not released where she was taken. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:32 AM EDT2012-05-23 14:32:55 GMT
After getting a call from his elderly neighbor about a "small" snake in his yard, Heathwood resident Andrew Philson took a look around when he got home and was surprised to see a 15-20 foot long intruderMore >>
Andrew Philson and his 3-year-old son will sleep a little on edge knowing that the alleged 15 to 20 foot long snake spotted in their backyard on Tuesday has remained elusive.More >>
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