Tuesday, December 11 2012 10:17 AM EST2012-12-11 15:17:29 GMT
Fort Benning could see big changes, as the United States Department of Defense faces the possibility of billions of dollars of cuts over the next ten years. More >>
Fort Benning could see big changes, as the United States Department of Defense faces the possibility of billions of dollars of cuts over the next ten years.More >>
Tuesday, August 7 2012 4:34 PM EDT2012-08-07 20:34:49 GMT
$979 billion dollars: that is how much lawmakers say the Department of Defense could see in cuts over the next decade. On Monday, three Georgia lawmakers, U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss, U.S. Senator JohnnyMore >>
The Department of Defense is facing billions of dollars in cuts next year, but some Georgia lawmakers say half of the cuts can be avoided.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:26 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:26:06 GMT
It was a packed school board meeting Monday night as many parents were hoping for a better outcome. Instead what they got was a vote that closed two schools in Muscogee County forever. "They keep sayingMore >>
It was a packed school board meeting Monday night as many parents were hoping for a better outcome. Instead what they got was a vote that closed two schools in Muscogee County forever. "They keep sayingMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:26 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:26:05 GMT
Before you know it, school will be out and parents will be looking for things for their kids to do. We compiled a list of nine things to do in Columbus this summer for kids.More >>
Before you know it, school will be out and parents will be looking for things for their kids to do. We compiled a list of nine things to do in Columbus this summer for kids.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:25 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:25:02 GMT
We're thrilled to report that six of the eight animals we showcased last week have been adopted or placed in rescue groups. A cat and a dog are still available for adoption. More >>
We're thrilled to report that six of the eight animals we showcased last week have been adopted or placed in rescue groups. A cat and a dog are still available for adoption. Here is a look at today's pets that are in desperate need of a forever home. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:14 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:14:03 GMT
National Guard Specialist Harrison Barninger held his daughter Lexi Marie for the very first time on Monday. More >>
National Guard Specialist Harrison Barninger held his daughter Lexi Marie for the very first time on Monday. Our team first brought the Barninger's story to you last October, when Harrison was able to witness his daughter's birth via Skype over 7,000 miles away in Afghanistan.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:57 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:57:00 GMT
Five vehicles burned overnight Friday in Columbus' Historic District.
The car owners were awakened by the flames in front of their houses just after 3 a.m. Saturday.More >>
Five vehicles burned overnight Friday in Columbus' Historic District.
The car owners were awakened by the flames in front of their houses just after 3 a.m. Saturday.More >>
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press
HINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) - An Army report says three Georgia bases could face deep cuts in soldier and civilian jobs as the Pentagon seeks to shrink the Army's ranks by 72,000 active-duty troops by 2020.
A draft report released in mid-January lists 21 bases that could face cuts of 1,000 jobs or more. The Army examined worst-case scenarios that would cut 8,000 soldiers and civilians at Fort Stewart near Savannah, 7,100 personnel from Fort Benning in Columbus and 4,300 jobs from Fort Gordon in Augusta.
Will Ball, who is leading a new defense-lobbying group for Gov. Nathan Deal, calls the report a "warning shot" by the Army to show states how painful the cutbacks could be. But he cautioned the numbers for each base are hypothetical. Commanders haven't said where they would make cuts.
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