UPDATE: Suspicious package at Macon motel is a novelty alarm clock
The Bibb Sheriff's Office's bomb squad responds to a suspicious package call at a Macon motel.
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New Dooly sheriff looking to make mark on county
Sheriff Craig Peavy says he'll never be able to fill his father's shoes, but is looking to create his own path.
Warner Robins 'jar thief' charged with identity theft
Police arrested 29-year-old Desean Hendrix.
Macon-Bibb commissioner looking for male mentors
Commissioner Al Tillman says it's time to start investing in the county's young people.
Monroe deputies investigating superintendent's devices
Sheriff John Cary Bittick says they were notified by Monroe's school board chair to take action.
Senate committee passes revised medical marijuana bill
A powerful Senate committee passed a revised version of House Bill 1 that would combine two pieces of medical marijuana legislation with the hope of bringing Georgians home.
Injured Crawford County Sheriff's Captain recalls the moment he was shot
Capt. Johnny Cleveland says he has worked with the Crawford County Sheriff's office for more than 20 years, without ever being the target of a gunman.
Crawford Coroner tells Commissioners he won't use his car for his job anymore
The Crawford County Coroner is telling Commissioners he will not use his personal car to transport bodies anymore.
HB 1 supporters urging Senate to not change medical marijuana legislation
Supporters of House Bill 1 met under the Gold Dome Thursday to urge lawmakers to not change the medical marijuana legislation.
Bibb authorities respond to smoke at Macon motel
The Bibb Sheriff's Office initially treated the call at the Liberty Inn on Pio Nono Avenue as a possible meth lab, but determined the smoke was coming from construction materials.
Former Bibb Schools superintendent files lawsuit against Macon accounting firm
Dr. Romain Dallemand claims Mauldin & Jenkins wrote false statements about him in a 2013 audit.
Milledgeville City Manager decides not to appeal Special Master's findings
The Milledgeville City Manager will not appeal the Special Master's findings on ethics complaints filed by residents.
Perry hotel owners to drop room rates this summer
Perry city council is lowering the city's hotel/motel tax.
Two Mercer University students admit to vandalizing bear statues
The bears were taken from two parks and left near Mercer's campus.
Ava's Law supporters will ask House Representatives to take action on SB 1
Supporters of Senate Bill 1, also known as Ava's Law, will visit the Capitol this week and demand lawmakers make a decision on the autism insurance legislation.
Four former Macon State Prison correction officers sentenced for involvement in inmate beating, cover up
Four former Macon State Prison correctional officers were sentenced for federal offenses relating to the beating of inmates in 2010 and a cover up.
Macon Area Habitat for Humanity hosts a fundraiser
If you stop by Buffalo Wild Wings on Thursday, March 19th, you can contribute to the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity.
Seven suspects facing insurance fraud charges for staging car accident
The Georgia Department of Insurance says seven suspects staged a car accident in Macon and collected more than $8,000 in fraudulent claims.
Macon-Bibb County Battalion Chief Stephen Stafford leaves Augusta hospital
Macon-Bibb County Fire Battalion Chief Stephen Stafford was released from Doctors Hospital in Augusta Wednesday.
Middle Georgia State College to become a state university
Middle Georgia State College is becoming the state's newest university this year.
Monroe fire chief suspended for three days without pay
Commission Chair Mike Bilderback says the commission made the decision Tuesday during executive session.
Warner Robins fugitive caught in Connecticut by U.S. Marshals
A Warner Robins man wanted for cutting a man's throat and stabbing another man is behind bars. Juan Cordova Sanchez, was arrested in Elliot, Connecticut by the U.S. marshals Violent Fugitive task Force.
3 suspects rob hotel guests at gunpoint
Bibb County Sheriff's deputies search for armed robbery suspects
Spillers wins Crawford commission race
Justin Spillers will be the new District 3 commissioner, replacing Dean Fripp who died in October.
Gordon residents elect new city council member
Gordon residents elected a new city council member during Tuesday's special election.
GDOT closes ramp, lanes near 1-16/1-75 split for maintenance
The Georgia Department of Transportation is warning drivers of ramp and lane closures in Bibb County.
Dooly County voters elect new sheriff
Dooly County voters elected Craig Peavy as their new sheriff Tuesday night.
Peach County voters approve ESPLOST
Peach County residents overwhelmingly voted in favor to continue the education penny sales tax.
Bibb School Board changes Hutchings College and Career Academy to a program
The Bibb School Board decided to change the Hutchings College and Career Academy from a high school to a program.
Items stolen from over a hundred cars in Warner Robins
More than 120 cars left unlocked were hit by thieves in Warner Robins since the start of the new year, that is according to Warner Robins Police Public Information Officer Jennifer Parson.
Macon-Bibb leaders using CDBG funds on new park
Leaders say "Pinnacle Park" is one way the county is improving the Tindall Heights neighborhood.
Macon-Bibb to take possession of Little Richard home
The Georgia Department of Transportation will rehab and move the house.
Centerville police use Google glasses while on the job
Lt. Phillip Pritchett says the "Smart Glass" is better than a typical police-issued body camera.
GBI continue investigating Crawford County deputy involved shooting
Georgia Bureau of Investigations agents are working to determine exactly what happened during a Crawford County deputy involved shooting.
UPDATE: Bibb School Board chooses IE Squared as operational system
Bibb County Schools will operate as an "Investing in Educational Excellence" system.
New Macon RBI program to help underserved children
The Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities program gives kids who can't afford to play baseball or softball the chance to participate in America's Pastime.
Macon man pleads guilty for sex trafficking of children
A Macon man will serve 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty for sex trafficking of children.
UPDATE: Waynesboro man dies in Baldwin County tractor-trailer accident
According to Georgia State Patrol, William Cribb was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident on State Road 22.
Beer jobs bill to create jobs, boost economy and tourism
State lawmakers are debating a bill that will make Georgia craft breweries and beer lovers “hoppy.”
State House of Representatives passes firework bill
The Georgia Senate is now considering the bill that would legalize fireworks in the Peach State.
Man dies in Taylor County plane crash
A man is dead after a plane crashed in Taylor County on Sunday.
Peach superintendent hopeful for E-SPLOST vote
Superintendent Dr. Daryl Fineran says the money will help the kids as well as residents.
Grand jury indicts suspect in Cobb County couple slaying
The man accused of killing a Marietta couple in Telfair County was formally charged with the crime.
Accused Bibb County gang member makes plea bargain with district attorney's office
Kodie DiDiego agreed to testify against his co-defendants, that is according to District Attorney David Cooke.
Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Commission honors its volunteers
The Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Commission honored its volunteers Monday during its annual luncheon.
Peach deputy tax commissioner arrested for embezzlement
According to GBI Special Agent J.T. Ricketson, a large amount of money was missing from Peach County funds.
Hundreds pack downtown Forsyth for 28th Annual Forsythia Festival
It was another successful year for the Forsythia Festival.
Twiggs County couple dies in house fire
The fire happened just before 3 a.m. Sunday.
UPDATE: Injured deputy released from hospital after Crawford County deputy-involved shooting
Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker says the deputy was released from the hospital Sunday morning.
UPDATE: Missing Macon teen found
13-year-old Janiya Jacobs left her Atwood Drive home Saturday, but her aunt found her.