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Day 2: Bibb-Monroe Co. Border War Hearing

Written by Brittany Gonzalez on . Posted in Local

Tuesday was the second day of the Bibb-Monroe County line dispute wrapped up with Bibb County calling its finally witnesses.

At the second day of the hearing both sides pointed out there is a critical piece of evidence missing, which may help Judge John Sherrill make his final recommendation.  

 It's a document from the 1820s, which is believed to be an early representation of the true county line divide. Bibb County says Terry Scarborough did not retrace the line in that line survey, but rather recreated it and moved the line 46 feet from where it should belong. Attorneys for Monroe County argue the land survey dating back to 1823, does not truly define the counties’ border.

Bibb County called its expert witness, Walter Robillard, who claimed Scarborough did not follow protocol when defining the county lines. He said he found no consistency with Scarborough’s findings.

Robillard and Robert Armstrong, both land surveyors, claim Scarborough used the wrong ferry landing to determine the line.

Monroe County Attorneys called Dr. Gerald Smith, an archaeologist, who worked with Scarborough on his project. Smith supports Scarborough’s findings, and said he agreed that there are in fact two ferry landings, but the two in question are actually the same one. He also discovered another completely separate ferry landing, which has nothing to do with the county line dispute, during his research.

Bibb County Commission Chairman Sam Hart says he's pleased with how the Bibb County is presenting evidence so far.

We’ll have more on this story tomorrow as the 3 day hearing concludes.

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Knowing Family History Can Save Your Life

Written by Dustin Wilson on . Posted in Local

Hearing the word cancer can send thoughts of fear and anxiety to the mind. In 2010, the state of Georgia had more than 40,000 new cancer cases.

Medical experts say a greater knowledge of genetics could bring advancements in beating cancer. 41 NBC's Dustin Wilson will have one families' account of how understanding family history can save lives. That story is tonight at 11 p.m. on 41 NBC.

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Georgians Accused of Sex-for-Van Deal Sentenced

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MACON, Ga. - Authorities say a Central Georgia couple has been sentenced in connection with charges that they traded sex with their 14-year-old daughter for monthly payments on the family minivan.

Oconee Circuit District Attorney Timothy Vaughn said the 37-year-old mother pleaded guilty to child molestation and was sentenced to eight years in prison. Vaughn said the woman didn't physically abuse her daughter, but admitted trading sex with her for the 1998 Dodge Caravan.

Vaughn said the girl's 39-year-old father and former car dealership manager Robert Wayne Bearden both pleaded guilty to child molestation and were sentenced to 10 years in prison.

The Associated Press does not identify victims of sexual abuse and is not identifying the parents to protect the teen.

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