Amaya Graham
News Content Specialist
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Amaya Graham is a graduate of Columbus State University. She started at WTVM as an editor and photographer and has worked her way into reporting. When she's not telling the latest news stories, she's catching up on tv show or traveling. She loves the colors pink, yellow and green. Amaya is also a pet mom of two furry felines.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:16 AM EDT
|By Amaya Graham
A huge question in Troup County: trash. How is it collect? How much does it cost?
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:11 PM EDT
|By Amaya Graham
Back In 1998, Reverend Edmondson was elected to the LaGrange City Council as a representative for District 2. During his tenure, he has helped bring projects to LaGrange like The Thread and Great Wolf Lodge. Edmondson says he is overwhelmed with joy to be the new mayor of Lagrange.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 2:29 PM EDT
|By Amaya Graham and Jessie Gibson
Several people are without homes following an apartment fire on Amour Road in Columbus
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
|By Amaya Graham and Jatavia O'Neal
Parents are reacting to a video of a Pacelli high school student using racial and homophobic slurs.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 9:21 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
Stealing copper from air-conditioning systems for fast cash is nothing new, one local business says they may have a solution for it.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:45 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
Feeding the Valley had a 53 percent rise in need for food assistance during the height of Covid-19, and while the pandemic has reduced, the need for food has leveled out to still 35 percent higher than the pre-pandemic demand.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 11:45 AM EST
|By Amaya Graham
Toast of the Town returned for its 13th year at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 10:46 AM EST
|By Amaya Graham
I-185 will look a little different soon in south Columbus. There will be a new exit ramp at the corner of Farr and Old Cusseta roads.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 10:22 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
In America, the images of shootings and tragedy are becoming all too common. According to the Gun Violence Archive, 39 mass shootings have really occurred throughout the nation in the first three weeks of 2023.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 10:55 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
The Columbus Police department patrolling certain areas this weekend after a purge rumor of gang initiations would be taking place.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 10:04 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
One Georgia State Representative is speaking to nearly 200 lawmakers from across the peach state about the latest rash of violence in the city where he lives. ‘
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 10:21 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
The first shooting of this deadly 3-day weekend happening Friday at three in the morning ended with 63-year-old Wiley Lee Jackson dead.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 12:06 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
Phenix City asking residents to take survey to help shape future
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 10:47 AM EST
|By Amaya Graham
Georgia senators are supporting Governor Brian Kemp’s call for hefty sentences for gang members and those found guilty of recruiting juveniles to join a gang.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 10:29 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or know little to nothing about the game, many people watch the Super Bowl just for the ads. More than 100 million people will tune into Super Bowl 57 for the football and a much-anticipated lineup of commercials on Sunday. One of those ads was filmed in the Chattahoochee Valley.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 11:10 AM EST
|By Amaya Graham and Jessie Gibson
The trial for two sisters accused of killing a 17-year-old at a Columbus park last year began Tuesday morning.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:16 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
A number of people at an apartment complex in Columbus lost everything to a late-night fire. It happened at Hampton Place, with fire crews arriving on the scene around 3:30 this morning
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 11:42 AM EST
|By Amaya Graham
Sports can be a big part of the student experience, that’s why some Muscogee County parents are hoping to see a change in the athletic policy soon.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:17 AM EST
|By Amaya Graham
According to officials, former Army soldier Alonzo Dargan Jr. was arrested in Fort Bragg, North Carolina - two days later on Oct. 7, 2021. His wife, Brianna Dargan, says this tragedy has impacted multiple families - changing their lives forever.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:56 AM EST
|By Amaya Graham
An update on a bizarre Columbus murder case from 2020 where a 14-year-old boy is accused of killing his father’s fiancé with the dad also connected to her death.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 10:11 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
Three churches with a vision have grown into a mission to help those affected by the storm.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 10:25 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
76 year old WOMAN IN WEST GEORGIA who says she received a CALL FROM SOMEONE saying that she had won MORE THAN 3 million DOLLARS from publisher’s clearing house.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:12 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
New reaction from a Columbus mother whose son was shot and killed last Fall. This coming on the heels of two suspects surrendering to police as we learn a new twist in the case.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 11:19 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
A Columbus grandmother is upset following a disciplinary action her grandson received at school. He was suspended for not telling an administrator about a gun he saw on school premises.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 6:49 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
“I’m glad my niece is finally getting justice,” said Latrice William, the victim’s aunt.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 6:17 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
Day one of trial coverage in a 2019 aggravated assault case that resulted in a Columbus mom being accidentally shot by her then 6-year-old son.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 11:17 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson and Amaya Graham
Wednesday begins day one of trial coverage in a 2019 aggravated assault case that resulted in a Columbus mom being accidentally shot by her 6-year-old son, who was aiming for his mother’s attacker.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 9:35 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
Over 60 residents of Muscogee County accomplished their civic duty this morning in court for jury duty. As a result, 14 now have been selected to serve on the trial for Anthony Gates.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 9:56 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
Some changes to the GI Bill have been made for veterans who may be interested in college or may have a child headed to college. President Joe Biden signed a new bill into law Tuesday.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 9:03 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
The main concern is what residents should do to eliminate large bulky items like appliances, bikes, and yard waste.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 10:04 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
The holidays provide plenty of reasons to be stressed and anxious: the unwrapped gifts, the stack of cookie exchange invites to office parties. So as Americans prepare for the holiday season, some will be anticipating a “stress season.”
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 10:25 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
Cars pulled over to the side of the road especially tow trucks can be dangerous for those drivers.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 6:54 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
After Thanksgiving, folks may look to put up the Christmas tree and light their holiday candles. Georgia Power wants to ensure your and your family’s safety this holiday season by providing tips for safely lighting your home.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 11:19 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
For parents in the Chattahoochee Valley, heading to little league games may be very common. The Packers, a little league team in Smiths Station, has made it to the playoffs.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 11:18 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
Dozens of people living at Swann’s Mobile Home Park are being forced to find a new place to live after getting a 30-day notice that the landlord is selling the property.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 6:41 PM EST
|By Amaya Graham
Over 88 acres will be home to two dozen new retail shops. Arby’s and Popeyes are already open, but they won’t be the only food options. Some food options will be next to the new eight-acre Publix.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 10:26 PM EDT
|By Amaya Graham
Owning a home is a significant and costly step. But, a program called ‘HUD on the Road’ brought U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary to the Chattahoochee Valley this afternoon.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 11:25 PM EDT
|By Amaya Graham
Repeated business break-ins in Columbus’ midtown are starting to add up financially for owners.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 10:38 PM EDT
|By Amaya Graham
In Columbus, advocates, survivors and loved ones are marching this evening to bring attention to domestic violence and spread awareness throughout the community.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 11:24 PM EDT
|By Amaya Graham
Residents at a Columbus Mobile Park are protesting the $200 a month rise on their lot rent. Residents say they barely have water half of the time, and sewers are so backed up, causing unsanitary drinking water.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 10:35 AM EDT
|By Amaya Graham
Nearly 7 million Americans, ages 65 and up, are living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, a concern for many of our parents and grandparents.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 10:37 PM EDT
|By Amaya Graham
A proposed bill could eliminate the first three mental health copays for veterans each year. The Remove Copays Act would pay for outpatient mental health and substance abuse each year.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 11:46 PM EDT
|By Amaya Graham
The victim was gunned down in his front yard.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 5:50 PM EDT
|By Amaya Graham
Labor Day weekend is often characterized as the unofficial end of summer, which means many people might be hitting the road this three-day holiday weekend. With the same idea in mind, the highways will be very busy for many Americans.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 6:18 PM EDT
|By Amaya Graham
Labor Day weekend is a popular time for people to enjoy themselves, and one of the activities many enjoy is getting out on the water. Still, boating can be dangerous when alcohol is involved.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 5:40 PM EDT
|By Amaya Graham
With Labor day weekend right around the corner local law enforcement is on high alert for drunk drivers.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 5:51 PM EDT
|By Amaya Graham
Student loan borrowers struggling to make ends meet may have some extra money to spare.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 1:08 PM EDT
|By Amaya Graham and Jessie Gibson
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be alert of a man impersonating a cop.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 6:05 PM EDT
|By Amaya Graham
Video cameras are often used to help law enforcement solve crimes but now they don't Have to scroll through hours of footage to find what they’re looking for new enhanced technology is helping put criminals behind bars in the Chattahoochee Valley.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 10:30 PM EDT
|By Amaya Graham
Protecting and serving is what officers do. One officer is going above and beyond his call of duty in Columbus and is being recognized for his efforts.
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