Macon faces financial challenges like funding a new employee pay scale and helping a struggling employee pension fund. After the mayor's presentation of the 2012 budget to city council, many believe we're headed in the right direction, at least for…
A celebration was held to dedicate the expansion of The Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville. The ceremony marks the completion of the second phase of construction. This phase expands the cemetery by about 10 acres, and allows for nearly…
Local health professionals are celebrating National Stroke Awareness Month by educating the public on the devastating effects of strokes. Today people at Central Georgia Rehabilitation Hospital learned what it is like to walk in a survivors shoes. "It's really heavy…
Her son was shot in the stomach last week and now Barbara Rouse, the mother of 12-year-old Terrence, doesn't know where the two will live after their hospital visit is over. "I got to have my stuff out of the…
The city of Warner Robins can expect to see some changes. On Monday, Bill Douglas was elected to serve as Warner Robins Redevelopment Agency Chairman. According to Douglas, the law enforcement center is the first project on the agenda. "We've…
Northeast High School's English teacher, Jadun McCarthy, has been named Georgia's Teacher of the Year. The six year veteran, is a product of Northeast High School, and says it's the teachers who taught him, that motivated him to come back to his…
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority Board voted to postpone any decision on the museum's future for another 2 weeks. In a 5 to 2 vote, members decided to give Macon another chance to revise a plan to…
Triumph Aero-Structures 'Vought Aircraft Division', will add on 250 jobs, with the expansion of its facility in Milledgeville. Triumph Aero-Structures will invest nearly 17 milion dollars to expand the plant building by nearly 60,000 square feet. The building is already more…
The 2012 Teacher of the Year was announced Friday night in Atlanta, and he's from Middle Georgia. Congratulations to Bibb County English Teacher, Jadun McCarthy! Mr. McCarthy teaches at Northeast High School, and has been teaching for six years. 41…
The 2011 Relay for Life of Bibb County kicked off on Friday at Al Sihah Shrine Park. Cancer survivors and their support systems came out in full force ready to score a cure. "I found out just a few weeks…
For the last 156 years, the Georgia State Fair has been providing entertainment for families, but funding issues could change this tradition. According to fair president, Don Johstono, in order for the fair to continue it has to get at…
More than 300 students from 13 different schools throughout Houston County came out today to go for the gold in this year's Special Olympics. Most of the competitors participated in previous years. "Well my daughter is in the 9th grade…
Stephen Elliot was a 26 year old husband and father of four, who loved to ride his motorcycle. Early Monday morning, he went out for a ride, but never called, and never returned home. Wednesday, Stephen's body was found in the…
Warner Robins police arrested a 15-year-old boy for the shooting of 12-year-old Terrence Rouse. Rouse was shot yesterday afternoon in the abdomen at 321 Tennessee Avenue. Police are still investigating the motive of the shooting. Neighbors say they believe it…
An Arizona man is making it his mission to cross the country in honor of our fallen soldiers. 23-year-old Levi Aho got on his bicycle and left Oceanside, California on March 14th with just one goal, to remember those who…
The city of Macon celebrated the 60th annual National Day of Prayer at City Hall, but the tradition dates back further than the nation's oldest document. "I came to support our constitution," says Luke Daniel. He was among the youngest…
A 12 year old boy was shot by another juvenile this afternoon in Warner Robins. According to a news release from WRPD, 12 year old Terrence Rouse of 231 Tennessee Avenue is in serious condition at the Medical Center of…
Patience keeps local fisherman Clayton Batts casting toward his ultimate goal. You can find the 29-year-old on the water most days and he hopes all the hours of perfecting his craft will reel in an opportunity better than any fish…
It's May the 5th, and people across the country are packing Mexican bars and restaurants to celebrate. But do they know what they are celebrating? "I have no idea what Cinco de Mayo is," Richard Bell admits. "I just know…
Several Groups across Middle Georgia have taken it upon themselves to collect supplies for families still suffering after devastating tornadoes ripped through Alabama. First Baptist Church of Christ Church in Macon plans on sending a dozen members to the Birmingham…
Three men are arrested for stealing the air conditioner from a Laurens County Church. 21 year old Matthew Wilcher, 20 year old John Smith, and 21 Joshua Parks, all from Dublin, are charged with theft by taking for stealing a air…
During a news conference on Wednesday, Macon Mayor Robert Reichert updated the residents of Belmont Avenue on the progress of blighted housing demolition. He says it's a continued effort to do away with abandoned structures, while cleaning up the city…
A Twiggs County employee resigns after he's accused of having pornography on his office computer. County Administrator, Glenn Barton, steps down, after a meeting was scheduled for next Tuesday to determine if he committed a policy violation by having porn…
Community Health Works and Middle Georgia farms are partnering with Bibb County Schools to kick start the Farm to School program. Today, students at Ingram-Pye Elementary got a lesson in healthy eating and strawberry picking with some help from Elliot…
On the steps of the historic state Capitol building in Milledgeville, Governor Nathan Deal signed two new bills Wednesday morning. Senate Bill 39 is designed to establish mental health courts in Georgia's court system. This means, a court can now refer a…
Students and staff at Alexander II Magnet School made their way around Tatnall Square Park this morning to walk for life. They sold pinwheels for $1 dollar to raise money for cancer research. The school's team, "Alexander II's Angels" raised…
The City of Montezuma is looking to get a makeover, and it will cost tax-payers absolutely nothing. Residents say the downtown area needs·work·in order to help boost tourism, because of this, the Downtown Development Authority has entered the city in…
The 3 year old Jones County boy who went missing this morning, has been found. Justin Lee Holmes was located safely with a grandparent around 12:45 this afternoon.
The 3 year old Jones County boy who went missing this morning, has been found. Justin Lee Holmes was located safely with a grandparent around 12:45 this afternoon.
A woman is dead after a car crash in Warner Robins. 43 year old Suzanne Roberts of Byron, was driving her SUV on Watson Boulevard near Highway 41 just after 10:30 last night, when she lost control of the vehicle.…
Macon won't be a smoke free city at least for now. Tuesday Macon City Council Voted to uphold the mayor's veto of a smoking ban ordinance. "I think it would've driven a lot of business to the county, especially with…
The Georgia NAACP was in Dodge County Tuesday evening to condemn the decision to let a Confederate battle flag fly at the courthouse. They argued that it is racist and should not be allowed on public property. The flag has…
Pastors at Swift Creek Missionary Baptist and Swift Creek United Methodist are picking up the pieces after 9 air conditioning units were destroyed between both churches.· "They came in, cut the lock on the gate and after that they tore…
The EF3 tornado that touched down in Lamar and Monroe counties, cleared a path of destruction nearly 30 miles long, and more than a half mile wide at some points. The destruction is clearly seen from high above ground, looking…
Today the Georgia Department of Labor launches RésuMAY. This is a month-long effort to help job seekers improve their chances for employment. The initiative will focus on résumé-writing tools and employment-related services found at Department of Labor offices. For more…
Warner Robins City Council members voted to pass an ordinance Monday that they hope will allow more animals to be adopted. In the past, any animal that was adopted from a shelter needed to be spayed or neutered before going…
At Monday night's Warner Robins City Council meeting, Mayor Chuck Shaheen announced four more police officers will be added to the department. The Mayor has been working with Police Chief Brett Evans, and both have come up with a way…
A former Air Force Sergeant from Warner Robins will spend the next 15 years behind bars for watching little girls engage in sex acts over a webcam. 49-year-old Charles Caley had already been court-martialed by the Air Force for related…
Bibb County Investigators are looking for the person who held up a Zaxby's employee, hit the victim in the faceand took off with store money. Saturday just before 10am, the restaurant employee made a business transaction at the Sun Trust…
Big time savings could be right around the corner for Macon. Monday night Macon City Council's Ordinances and Resolutions Committee voted to approve a new service delivery strategy. "A great step forward for the city and BibbCounty and also for…
The news spread like wildfire across the entire world of Osama bin Laden's death last night, and today, residents in Macon gave their thoughts on what this means for our country. Most people tuned in Sunday night when President Obama broke in…
State Representative David Lucas announced his bid for the open Senate seat when Senator Robert Brown officially steps down. Lucas says this position will allow him more freedom to make changes. "Well I think the numbers are a lot less.…
A former Air Force Sergeant from Warner Robins will spend the next 15 years behind bars, for watching little girls engage in sex acts over a webcam. 49 year old Charles Caley had already been court martialed by the Air…
According to Catoosa County Manager, Mike Helton, storm damage is estimated in the millions of dollars.· At this time, people in Catoosa are in need of cleaning supplies and canned foods. If you'd like to help, you can contact…
The death of Osama Bin Laden has prompted Robins Air Force Base to heighten its security. The base is in Force Protection Condition BRAVO, meaning there is an increase in security measures at the base. Each condition has specific actions…
A Crawford County child is recovering after an accidental shooting over the weekend. The Crawford County Sheriff's Office received a call around 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon, about a shooting on Running Deer Road. When deputies arrived, they discovered an 8…
Unlike much of the southeast BleckleyCounty was spared of severe storm damage. Heavy hearts and bowed heads filled the front lawn of the BleckleyCounty courthouse Friday night as thankful voices read the bible, with hope of better days for those…
The Baldwin County Sheriff's office are looking for men involved in a home invasion and robbery. According to the Baldwin Co. Sheriff's office, Thursday night around 9 p.m. two or three black males held two victims at gunpoint on 110…
Workers spent the day clearing roads, repairing wires, and rebuilding homes. "As far as the cleanup process to try and restore things to normal, somewhat normal, it's going to take weeks," says Monroe County EMA Director, Matthew Perry. Nearly 50…
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