The drive-up testing site will be at the Columbus Civic Center Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Citizens are encouraged to follow social distancing guidelines, use hand sanitizer, and wear a mask.

From lawn mowers and rakes to blowers and snippers, the Community Warriors spent more than three hours helping an elderly woman’s yard look fantastic again.

All public pools are closed until June 12. A decision will be made at that time to determine whether to open pools and keep them closed for the summer.

Beginning next week, Chattahoochee Valley Libraries will begin partially reopening with curbside and pick-up services.

Effective Thursday, the governor is allowing the expansion of the number of people allowed in a single classroom or child care facility. This means day camps can resume and daycares can accept more children.

The resolution was approved by city council members Tuesday morning.

For those who want to recycle earlier, the city has established four drop off points in Columbus where people can bring their pre-separated recyclables.

Executive director of the Urban League of Greater Columbus, Susan Cooper, said their summer job training program usually starts June 1 and lasts six weeks. It may start later in the summer and be shortened.

With more and more businesses popping up in Uptown, a new hotel wants to remove several parking spaces.

Central High School students in Phenix City will get to walk across the graduation stage each night this week, all while practicing social distancing protocols.

The mother and son pair hosted their first Operation Mask On event, and passed out gloves and masks to people in the community, earlier this month.

Staff at the senior living community and family members of the residents got creative and hosted a drive by parade for all of the mothers living there.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!

The site will be at Shirley Winston Park Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Testing is for Georgia residents only.

Earlier this week, Beverly Combs learned that she is now cancer free after battling cancer for over a year.

51.2 percent of Muscogee County residents have responded so far.

Beginning June 1st at 10a/9c, cheer on the Class of 2020 by watching virtual graduation ceremonies on tv, online, and on Facebook.

The travel stop is located at the corner of U.S. Highway 280 and Summerville Road.

Ben Moser, president and CEO of the United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley, gives details about the Coronavirus Relief Fund.

Paws Humane Society in Columbus launched its #GivingTuesdayNow fundraiser.

Students drove to the front of the school where they were greeted by their principal and a line of alumni cheering them on.

Fort Benning’s Rolling Thunder band will livestream a 30-minute concert at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, to uplift community morale.

While most seniors in high school are finishing up classes and preparing for life post graduation, one Harris County High School senior Melissa Champion is doing those two things, as well as collecting shoes in the Chattahoochee Valley for Soles4Souls.

Organizer Scott Ressmeyer said the group’s motorcycle ride across 50 states will start on the first Friday in October.

The Strickland family was nominated and selected for the first-ever Energy Savers Cares Contest.

Faculty and staff drove through the district’s neighborhoods with students’ names written on their car window along with messages like “we miss you so much” and we love you.”

Potter’s House Baptist Church partnered with Feeding the Valley Food Bank to host a drive-thru food bank Thursday morning.

Phenix City will reopen Lakewood Golf Course and the Cliff Farrar Tennis Center to the public beginning Friday, May 1.

During Tuesday night’s city council meeting, the city manager and several councilors asked to approve for the city to take ownership of the Liberty Theatre.

Feeding the Valley wants to thank the community for supporting them during this trying time.

Georgia schools are remaining closed while parts of the state are reopening and one Harris County mother says she is happy the school system is protecting students by staying closed.

People in the Chattahoochee Valley community came together for a benefit concert on Lake Harding and raised more than $12,000 for Feeding the Valley Food bank Saturday night.

Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson said all businesses defined in the order must follow the minimum guidelines.

The Chattahoochee Valley chapter of the House of Heroes delivered a fourth round of care packages Friday to veterans over the age of 60.

Co-owner Scott Ressmeyer said first responders are putting their lives on the line and Friday’s lunch was one way to show thanks.

Professionals Serving Older Adults (PSOA) wanted to remind residents that they are loved and not forgotten.

The Chattahoochee Valley Libraries announced a full line-up of virtual programs designed to entertain and educate all ages during the next several weeks.

Beginning Monday, anyone who enters the public access checkpoint at the Columbus Government Center will have their temperature taken.

Feeding the Valley Food Bank’s mobile food pantry is heading out to help the Columbus community.

Yard waste collection schedules and household garbage collection will resume on their regularly scheduled days effective Monday, April 27.

Feeding the Valley LaGrange and New Community Church are helping those in need during the COVID-19 outbreak.

With millions being laid off or furloughed during the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity is continuing to be a problem.

The proceeds from the event will go towards ministries at the Valley Rescue Mission, such as feeding the hungry, eviction recovery, and shelter for the homeless.

WTVM has launched a new website to help you find the businesses you need during the COVID-19 Crisis.

The METRA bus service in Columbus is experiencing some changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The adjustments go into effect April 6 and will continue until April 30.

Despite times like these when many people are staying indoors and opting to make meals at home, Headquarter Nissan is choosing to support a local restaurant.

There were several teammates and parents with signs and horns honking. Each senior received an engraved wooden bat, a senior banner, and more.

JB’s Dollar Scoop on Brown Avenue gave away hot meals to children Thursday and a to-go plate for Friday.

Wednesday night, people parked outside of the hospital to pray for staff.

Sherah Cash wanted to make sure she complied with social distancing guidelines, so she purchased extended fishing nets to distribute the snacks from.

Kayle Lewis is using her time at home to create surgical masks for St. Francis Hospital, cancer treatment centers, and hospices across the Chattahoochee Valley.

The Muscogee County Tax Commissioner’s Office will close to the public April 6.

The chapters collected food to help Feeding the Valley Food Bank replenish its food supply in this time of critical need.

In Harris County this week, the Fellowship of Christians United in Service (FOCUS) volunteers are handing out food at Pine Lane Apartments and Park Elementary School beginning at 11 a.m.

People parked their cars and turned their headlights facing the hospital to let all EAMC workers know they are being prayed for.

A local photographer is stepping up to help those who will be missing out on proms and graduations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.