Columbus Fire and EMS names first ever female deputy chief
Columbus Fire and EMS names first ever female deputy chief By Cindy Centofanti | January 27, 2021 at 9:11 PM EST - Updated January 27 at 10:02 PM
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - In a year where the nation is seeing itâs first-ever woman vice president, Columbus is also making history with Marie Harrellâs promotion Wednesday to deputy fire chief.
âIt is 180 years plus in history for this department, for it to take until 2021 to name a female deputy chief is amazing in itself,â Harrell said.
Harrellâs new title makes history for the Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services department not only because she is the first woman in Columbus to ever hold the title, but also because this signifies the cityâs dedication to include minorities in leadership positions.
Staff at Valley Healthcare System in Columbus receives COVID-19 vaccine
Staff at Valley Healthcare System in Columbus receives COVID-19 vaccine By Olivia Gunn | January 26, 2021 at 11:39 PM EST - Updated January 27 at 12:08 AM
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Valley Healthcare Systems celebrated a new milestone Tuesday in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
The health center administered the COVID-19 vaccine to its healthcare employees. According to clinical coordinator Diane Thurman, they have waited months for this day. The healthcare center received just over 100 doses of Moderna’s vaccine.
It will be a requirement for all staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. When more shipments are received, Valley Healthcare hopes to also be able to offer the potentially life-saving vaccine to its patients as well.
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The following press release comes from the Columbus Mayor s office:
With a spooky season approaching and COVID-19 still circulating, Mayor Skip Henderson encourages Muscogee County residents to show their Halloween spirit this year by emphasizing dress-up and decoration and reducing their risk by avoiding person to person trick-or-treating, haunted houses, or big holiday gatherings.
COVID-19 can easily pass from person to person through close contact, and it’s difficult to maintain a safe distance on porches and doorsteps, especially in neighborhoods where trick or treating is popular.
When planning for Halloween this year, our residents can play it safe from COVID-19 by emphasizing the parts of the holiday that do not involve getting too close to other people.
Columbus addresses illegal dumping after residentsâ complaints
Columbus addresses illegal dumping after residents complaints By Cindy Centofanti | January 8, 2021 at 9:52 PM EST - Updated January 9 at 12:02 AM
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Trash buildup around certain parts of Columbus has been a concern for some residents for months, and theyâre blaming city leaders who are now taking action.
At Lawyers Lane and Forsyth Avenue, it may not look like much Friday, but a couple of days ago, the area was filled with mattresses, flooring, and bags of garbage. Mayor Skip Henderson says the city has started to clean up this area after multiple complaints.