Ashton Akins
Digital News Producer & Reporter
Ashton attended high school just outside of Savannah and is a graduate of Fort Valley State University. He worked for WSWG in Albany just before graduating with a degree in Broadcast Journalism & Digital Media Marketing, in May of 2021.
Recently, Ashton worked as the Managing Sports Editor for The Houston Home Journal News.
Updated: 17 hours ago
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Goodwill to provide free tax preparation services for the community
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Ashton Akins
FEMA to open disaster recovery center in Troup County
Updated: 20 hours ago
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Americus robbery suspects apprehended and charged
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:12 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
LaGrange City Council member sworn into office, two seats remain vacant
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 3:30 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Uptown Columbus to host Sip and Shop in February
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:11 AM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Troup County man charged with felonies after incident on Youngs Mill Road
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:21 AM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Junior League of Columbus to host annual character breakfast
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 1:18 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Muscogee County School District hosts district spelling bee, two students advance to regional competition
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:57 AM EST
|By Ashton Akins
December unemployment rates decrease in Columbus
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:37 AM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra announces three-day Residency at Columbus State University
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 3:54 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Work Source Georgia, Columbus-Muscogee Consolidated Government to host career fair next week
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 11:56 AM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Defendants in 2022 Columbus murder file for Immunity, hearing set for Friday
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 6:33 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Investigators release gruesome details about Phenix City River Walk murders
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 6:07 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
President Biden approves disaster declaration for several Georgia counties
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:18 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Suspects in Columbus shooting charged with theft and armed robbery
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:47 AM EST
|By Ashton Akins
LaGrange Police department arrest aggravated assault suspect
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 5:12 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
FEMA encourages disaster survivors to become aware of ongoing scams
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 4:59 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
The grand opening of the Auburn Day School Imagination Station is set for January 28
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 4:46 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Georgia Aquarium access passes are now available
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 3:06 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Members of the Columbus Fire Department gathered at Station 10 on Thursday morning, to welcome a new fire truck to the fleet. It’s been about 2 years since the station received a new fire engine.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 12:46 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Goodwill Lagrange to host job fair hiring event, over 200 openings available
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 12:26 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
28th annual Empty Bowl fundraiser returns in March
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:51 AM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Donation drive set for Friday in LaGrange
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:03 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Auburn Health and Fitness Fair cancelled
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 4:49 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Auburn residents now offered Public Safety and Citizens’ academies
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 4:31 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
On Tuesday, January 17, around 4:00am, Columbus Police Department’s Patrol Officers responded to an alarm at the Family Dollar located on the 2100 block of Buena Vista Road.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 1:41 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Columbus Police Department searching for suspect involved in hit & run
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 12:44 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Harris County community anticipates free health fair in Hamilton
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 12:09 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Harris County School District and Mercer Medicine set to launch new Telehealth program
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 12:18 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
American Red Cross to continue relief efforts in Troup County
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 11:59 AM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Lagrange car thief caught, charged with entering an automobile
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 11:38 AM EST
|By Ashton Akins
UGA football player dies in early morning car crash
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 11:10 AM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Phenix City resident murdered in Columbus shooting
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 10:48 AM EST
|By Ashton Akins
LaGrange man arrested, charged with cocaine trafficking
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 11:45 AM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Sheriffs deputy in Alabama is recovering from an exposure to hazardous substance
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 11:14 AM EST
|By Ashton Akins
The Lanett Police Department has seen an increase of fraudulent money being passed at different businesses.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 11:01 AM EST
|By Ashton Akins
LaGrange man murders wife before crashing vehicle
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 9:20 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Mayor Henderson presents resolution to the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 4:54 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
The severe weather in the area has left many households without power.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 3:27 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Columbus Police Department searching for robbery suspect
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 2:59 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
A Chambers County Deputy Sheriff has been arrested for steroid possession while on duty.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 12:44 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Opelika Power Services experience mailing issues
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 12:15 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Harris County Schools cancel extracurricular activities
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 11:53 AM EST
|By Ashton Akins
St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School to release students early, cancels after school activities
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 11:34 AM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Muscogee County School District prepares for severe weather advisory
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 6:03 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Suspects arrested for involvement in Eufaula firearms assault
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 2:51 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Columbus anticipates weekend honoring of MLK at Dream Lives Celebration
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 12:17 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Several LaGrange streets to close in honor of MLK parade
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 11:24 AM EST
|By Ashton Akins
City of Opelika offering new procedure for business license renewals
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 11:22 AM EST
|By Ashton Akins
Columbus Consolidated Government to send emergency alerts by phone
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