Macon Police say a woman is dead after being hit by a car.  The incident around 3am Monday at the intersection of Pio Nono Avenue and Houston Avenue. Police say the 46 year old was hit by a Ford Ranger…

Tonight, WIBB listeners heard from members of the Macon community who are fed up with violence. They believe too much blame is placed on gangs, and not enough is placed on the truth. It was an hour of honest conversation…

Do you have a junk drawer at home, or a closet where things seem to always pile up, always getting deeper and never shrinking? Imagine your one drawer, and compare that to the collection at Central State Hospital in Milledgeville.…

A complaint by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is accusing a Nu-Way Weiners manager Charlene Davis of subjecting two female employees to a "sexually hostile work environment." The women say Davis frequently asked the two to go with her to…

Moore Street School in Dublin offers a GED program for students who want another shot at a high school diploma. Principal Emory Bostic says, "Oconee Fall Line Technical College provides the instructors, they provide the computer equipment, and we bring…

Competitors hit the track and pool today in a special event aimed at promoting wellness in older adults. The Georgia Golden Olympics is a chance for men and women 50 and older to compete in different skill levels. Contestants say…

Late last night, Jose Marin, the owner of Marin Mexican Food on Bowling Drive, was shot and killed.  Jermontae Arte Moss is accused of shooting Marin in the leg in an apparent robbery. Marin was transported to the Houston Medical…

Downtown Macon's image is about to get a makeover. Today, the city was officially named an Urban Main Street. This is a 30 year-old program known for turning around downtown areas. Main Street will help preserve historic buildings, promote the…

A 14-year-old was struck by a car Thurday morning in South Bibb County while walking to the school bus stop.  William Brown was walking in the middle of Linstead Drive around 6:30am when a 20-year-old hit the teenager with his…

Georgia College and State University mourns the loss of two students after a deadly early morning car accident. Faye Little says she heard a loud violent noise around midnight, and then there was a knock on her door. "He was…

No the headline isn't made up, there really were girls who were pretty much naked on the street corner of downtown Macon. The two girls were members PETA, (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and were 'flashing' their message…

MACON, GA - Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says a 3-month-old infant died after falling from a shopping cart outside a grocery store. Police say the infant, James Anderson Berg, was secured in a car seat, but the seat was…

Troy Davis died from a lethal injection late Wednesday night. Today was the fourth time Davis had been up for execution.  Davis was convicted of killing an off duty Savannah police officer. His claims of innocence gained international support. Pope…

A three month old baby is dead after what Macon Police are calling a freak accident in the Kroger Parking Lot on Forsyth Road. Police say the baby died from a head injury. A Kroger employee, who knew the baby's mother, was…

This afternoon Macon-Bibb Fire Chief Marvin Riggins released the following statement, outlining the disciplinary action against those involved in the prank that was posted on youtube earlier this week. Riggins says, "After much deliberation of all of the facts and…

Chief Marvin Riggins reached out to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office to help investigate the "Rookie Prank" that went viral on YouTube. The video shows a hoax shooting, but both the Chief Riggins and Sheriff Jerry Modena confirm the gun…

MACON, GA - An ethics complaint against Macon City Council member Elaine Lucas has been rejected by Municipal Court Judge Robert Faulkner. The Telegraph reports the complaint was filed last week by Bibb County Republican leader Bill Knowles. Faulkner's decision,…

Hunger in Middle Georgia is more common than many might think.In fact, many service ministries around the area are struggling to feed the poor and homeless because of food shortages. Mary Gatti, the Development Director at the Loaves and Fishes…

The Unionville Improvement Association is setting the stage to help keep Macon and Bibb County residents better informed. The group will be hosting monthly forums, open to the public, to discuss things like local and state level politics. Gerald Harvey…

An early morning bomb threat shut down Walmart on Watson Boulevard on Tuesday. According to a news release, a bomb threat was called into the store around 8:40am Walmart and shoppers were evacuated from the store for 3 hours. Canine…

Macon Police are on the lookout for a man who they say stabbed his wife multiple times in the back causing her lungs to collapse. Warrants are being sought for Aggravated Assault against Emory Lowe, who's accused of stabbing his…

26 year-old Eric Rice was found dead yards away from Byron Elementary School in September 2009. It was the first murder in Byron in 17 years, and it's a case far from going cold. According to Chief Wesley Cannon, hundreds…

Four candidates are in the hunt for the District Four County Commissioner's race in Dodge County. Three republicans and one democrat are vying for the spot left open after the death of Commissioner Archie Dupree.

According to the Houston County Coroner's Office, 47-year-old Peter Nico, of Bonaire, died from brain injuries after wrecking his dirt bike around 6 p.m. on Saturday.  The wreck happened in a wooded area of off Dillons Trail in Bonaire. Nico's…

The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is investigating a video posted on YouTube. The video, which was posted on Sunday, shows firefighters being held up by a gunman at Fire Station 108. According to spokesperson for Mayor Reichert, Clay Murphey, the video…

Bibb County students had the day off on Monday, while teachers were busy engaging in Superintendent Dr. Romain Dallemand's strategic planning process. Dallemand invited every employee in the school district and community members to participate in changing the educational direction.…

EASTMAN, GA - The Dodge County sheriff's office says an Eastman man was found dead under a car, and investigators believe he was trying to steal the catalytic converter. The sheriff's office says emergency workers were called to an abandoned…

A five day search at the Twiggs County Landfill for the remains of murdered law graduate Lauren Giddings ended Friday.  Macon Police won't say whether they found anything, but they did confirm the area they were searching had mail and…

A Montezuma woman facing the death penalty in Peach County says her consitutional right to a speedy trial has been violated. 54-year-old Lillian Walker is accused of killing her aunt and cousin in June 2009. They were found stabbed to…

Two people were arrested today after leading police on a chase through Macon, down I-16 and into Twiggs County. Clayton Gibson Junior and Pricilla Parker are both facing charges related to the incident. A Macon Police officer says it all…

A Macon man is dead after a car accident in Monroe County.  The Sheriff's Office reports the accident happened on Highway 74 near mile-post 12 just before 5pm Thursday. 20-year-old Kaitlyn Smith says she was in the car with her…

Warner Robins Police are looking for the suspect who robbed a CB&T Bank earlier today. The robber walked into the bank on Watson Boulevard just before ten this morning. Police say he handed one of the tellers a note demanding…

One year after a fire, the members of Central Baptist Church still can't say for certain who's responsible. Pastor Ellis Carswell says this tragedy did not shake the congregation. "We only lost the building we did not lose the church,"…

Today several Bibb County high school students were inspired by Anthony Robles, born with just one leg and now a national wrestling champion. After winning the 2010-2011 NCAA wrestling title at Arizona State, Robles now tours the country talking to…

Local first responders spent the day training for disasters. A group with Mid Georgia Ambulance created a tornado scenario. The simulation involved a daycare center with a large amount of casualties. According to training coordinator, Mark Bandy, disaster preparedness involving…

Republican presidential candidate, Herman Cain, made his way through Warner Robins talking about his vision to kick start the economy. With no background in politics supporting his efforts, some people believe he's exactly what Washington needs. "I think people are…

Mercer University Students are sharing their wisdom with some of Bibb County's elementary schoolers. The Promise Neighborhood initiative aims to bring college students into the elementary and middle schools around the area to help kids with math and reading. Organizers…

A macon business has been named a hazardous waste site.  The Environmental Protection Agency recommended about a year ago that Armstrong World Industries, a ceiling tile manufacturer, be added to the "superfund" list.  Superfund is a federal program that investigates…

A Bibb County High School principal will get her job back. In August, Bibb County School Superintendent Dr. Romain Dallemand recommended that Laura Perkins be terminated as Westside High School's principal.  This came after allegations that she violated the school…

Nearly 30 people are facing more than 40 charges after a ten month undercover operation in Baldwin County. Most of the suspects were arrested Thursday morning on various drug charges including trafficking cocaine, marijuana and crack cocaine. The suspect round-up started…

Police Chief Mike Burns says it'll take money and more resources to prevent teens from getting involved in crime.      He also asked Macon City Council to expand the current teen curfew to target kids 17 years old and younger. The…

Although it isn't celebrated as a major holiday in the United States like the 4th of July, this Saturday marks the anniversary of one of the biggest events in our nation's history. September 17th is the day the U.S. Constitutional…

A new wing joint on Cherry Street is welcoming not only lunch crowds and evening diners, but anyone with the after hours munchies. Fowl Play is the newest addition to the downtown scene. "Cherry street is growing so rapidly. This…

Have you ever thought you have what it takes to be a model? Do you love downtown Macon? Are you a male?  If you answered yes to at least two of those questions (specifically the last two), InTown Macon wants…

According to the Jones County Sheriff's Office, murder suspect Debra Jones was found dead Tuesday afternoon. Jones was indicted in the July 2011 killing of her husband, 52 year-old Mitch Brown. Brown's daughter found her body at their home with…

In light of recent violent crimes the Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it just doesn't have the man power to enforce a teen curfew. Sheriff Jerry Modena says he believes a curfew won't put a complete end to crime in…

On Monday, Macon State College opened it's new fitness center in Warner Robins. The $60,000 center features treadmills, a five station multi-gym, elliptical machines, and free weights. Macon State's Director of Recreation and Wellness James Hagler says the facility is…