Good morning, Columbus.

Torque (pet of the week) is available for adoption at Paws Humane Society in Columbus.

Community members may visit the shelter to meet Torque and his friends.

Columbus State University has launched the Lt. Gen. Harold & Julia Moore Institute for the Study of the American Military Experience to boost military history education near Fort Benning.

The institute's founding will be celebrated at a Veterans Day program on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at PowerHouse featuring remarks from Patrick Murphy.

The Department of Public Works & Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission will hold a drive-thru collection day for hazardous waste and electronics on Saturday, Oct.

24 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Columbus Recycling and Sustainability Center, where residents can drop off cleaning products, automotive fluids, and electronics while recycling gently used shoes.

Georgia Power is helping customers prepare for cooler weather during Energy Efficiency Month by offering energy-saving programs plus in-home audits, insulation upgrades, and smart thermostat rebates; the company shares tips to lower bills and cut costs as temperatures drop.

Shareholders of Colony Bank and First Reliance Bancshares approved the merger after receiving all needed regulatory clearances, setting a Q4 closing for the deal (valued at about $163 million).

Colony Bank will expand its community banking presence across Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida.

Local high school football teams play in Week 9 games today in Columbus as families come to cheer them on.

Coaches and players hope for big plays that boost their season standing.