Environment

New GA wildlife license plates feature eagle, bobwhite quail and brook trout

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Thursday, June 13th, 12:22 pm

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA. (June 13, 2013) –Three new wild license plate designs are available in local tag offices, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division announced today. And thanks to a new license plate process, the new, rich-colored images cover the entire plate – making an even bolder statement for supporting wildlife conservation.

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Water pipe leaks thousands of gallons near Lakebottom Park

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013, 5:55pm

COLUMBUS, GA - You may have noticed some extra water around Cherokee Ave. Tuesday morning.

Columbus Water Works says there was an overflow caused by a split pipe around 9:30 a.m.

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Georgia counties named natural disaster areas for drought

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, January 9th, 2013, 5:50pm

Georgia counties named natural disaster areas for drought

COLUMBUS, GA - Drought in Georgia has gotten so bad that several counties in Georgia have been named natural disaster areas.

Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack has announced that all 29 counties within the Second Congressional District of Georgia have been named primary or contiguous to natural disaster areas due to a recent drought. In accordance with the designation, farm operators in primary counties and contiguous counties are now eligible to be considered for certain assistance from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for the next eight months.

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Controlled burn on Fort Benning today

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Monday, December 3rd, 2012, 11:15am

FORT BENNING, GA - Fort Benning is conducting a controlled burn in the northeast portion of post today.

Officials say that winds are favorable and smoke is not expected to escape post.

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Brookstone 5th graders donate and plant 500 flowers

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, October 17th, 2012, 10:53am

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Go Out on a Limb for Trees and climb

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012, 10:50am

COLUMBUS, GA - How long has it been since you've climbed a tree? One Columbus group wants to help you relive that experience, no matter how young or old you are.

Trees Columbus is hosting Out on a Limb for Trees in downtown on Saturday, October 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Fort Benning gets latest in water treatment technology

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012, 2:45pm

Fort Benning gets latest in water treatment technology

COLUMBUS, GA - Thousands of soldiers and their families will benefit from the water treatment plant constructed by the Columbus Water Works that is now serving Fort Benning.

The ribbon will be cut to formally open the 30 million dollar facility Sept. 19 at 10:30 a.m. with a tour and reception following the ceremony.

The Columbus Water Works initially planned to serve Fort Benning from its North Columbus Water Resources Facility but discovered the old Fort Benning plant was inadequate to serve the needs of BRAC and the population growth forecast for 2030.

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