After being terminated in February, Macon's former Director of Public Works Richard Powell appealed Mayor Robert Reichert's decision. A special meeting was held Tuesday afternoon to discuss the appeal, but that meeting was adjourned with no decision made. Controversy developed…
Twiggs County Sheriff Darren Mitchum announced the arrest of a woman who has been charged with 43 counts of felony. According Sheriff Mitchum, a series of identity theft complaints involving fraudulent tax returns started the investigation in 2009. Jackie Young…
Mutual of Omaha is touring the U.S. for the third year in a row looking for people to share their 'aha moments'. They are stopping in 25 cities and Macon is one of the lucky ones. "If you have something…
Today, Middle Georgians honored the memory of fallen soldiers at Macon Memorial Park and Linwood Cemetery. For sons of veterans like Cameron Pennybacker, today was about teaching his 12 year old daughter respect for our country's fallen heroes. "To have…
State Representative David Lucas is recovering today after undergoing heart surgery. According to his wife, Lucas was at the Soul Jam Festival last night when he was taken to the Medical Center of Middle Georgia and treated for heat exhaustion.…
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at the West Club Apartments. Three shots were fired outside the building on Steven Drive around 10:30 last night. 19 year old Devaonte Brown was shot twice in the left leg.…
Karen Smith was a teacher of the gifted program at Northeast High School in the 1970's and early 80's. Although she no longer teaches, her students continue to carry on the lessons learned. "She set a very strong foundation, we're…
Law enforcement agencies from all over Middle Georgia are stopping traffic tonight to kick off the holiday weekend. Captain Roger Hayes of the Centerville Police Department says drunk drivers are a likely find. "It we do not see any tonight,…
Bibb County neighborhoods, like Bentwood and Trebune, off of North Mumford Drive are now paying off-duty deputies for more patrolling. "The deputy, he rides through every day and does his little patrol... it's made a difference, it has helped," says…
This weekend, more than 16-hundred high school seniors are graduating in Houston County. And for the first time, you will be able to watch the ceremonies for all five high schools ---LIVE--- online. Seniors from Perry High School will start…
A bomb scare in Forsyth this morning, forced officers to close off part of the city while they worked to get the situation under control. The manager of the Captain D's on North Lee Street called police when he saw…
The Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce has hired April Bragg to take over as CEO. Bragg worked at BB&T Bank as a mortgage loan officer for the past six years. Chamber Board Chair, Lyn Chandler says Bragg's enthusiasm will help…
The Bibb County School System is launching its Summer Feeding Program May 31st. Kids 18 and under can receive free breakfast, lunch, or a snack at more than 85 sites throughout the county. According to Nutrition Director Dr. Cleta…
Macon and Bibb County remember a fallen firefighter on Thursday. Michael Jones drowned on Saturday at Lake Tobesofkee as a result of saving the lives of three children, two of which were his own. Hundreds of friends and local leaders…
Residents of the Green Meadows Townhouses in Macon are fed up with what they're calling discrimination and inhumane treatment. Leaky faucets, moldy walls, and run down appliances are just a few of the problems that these residents say are not…
11-year-old Faustina Edwin recently splashed onto the scene of the Macon Waves, a local swim team here in Macon. Faustina says the pool gives her options on a lazy summer day. "It's good for my strength and it's something to…
Leaving Columbus, a group of runners is making it their mission to get to Savannah in five days. As a way to raise money and awareness for 'House of Heroes', John Teeples wanted to do something unique to get people's attention.…
Kody Lucas never thought he'd see the day he walked across the stage at graduation. Anaplastic astrocytoma is the brain tumor Kody has battled since 2007. Nearly four years later, he plans to join the rest of his graduating classeven…
A Macon man is arrested for stealing from a church. 22-year-old Adolphis Ray was arrested around 3am Wednesday, after the alarm went off at the Central Church of Christ on Key Street. Officers found a digital camera and wireless device…
Macon City Council Ward 5 members have named their choice to fill the vacant Post 3 seat. They have chosen Stratford academy tennis coach, Jamie Kaplan. This is the seat left vacant by Beverly Blake, due to moving outside her…
Macon Police received a tip about possible stolen property being stored in a home on Pershing Avenue. Police got permission from the homeowners to search the house and when they arrived officers found 17-year-old Quantorious Adams, along with three juveniles…
With the closing of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, local leaders say they will not let the music die in the city of Macon. "We would prefer not to have another vacant building in downtown, but music is important…
It's called the 'Girls Auto Know Camp', and the point is to teach young girls about a field of work they might not otherwise consider. Changing tires, oil, and jump starting a car are some of the basics the girls…
After suffering from a serious spinal injury, Houston County High School senior Alex Adcock became a quadriplegic. "I broke my neck on my trampoline outback, I was doing a double front flip and on the second revolution, my head hit…
This November could be a little different for Warner Robins voters because of city redistricting. Warner Robins experienced incredible growth over the last 10 years. In 2000, the city population was almost 49,000. The 2010 census reported a 25% growth…
Law enforcement officials across the state of Georgia are putting extra attention into looking for seat belt violations, as a way to keep travelers safe this holiday weekend. According to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety,(GOHS) when seat belts are…
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame will close its doors for good on June 12th. Today, Middle Georgian's say despite its lack of revenue, losing this landmark is taking away a piece of Macon's luster. "There's a foundation here, and…
A Houston County man is sentenced to 10 years for Drug Possession.43 year old Johnny Thomas of Perry was found guilty in Houston Superior Court for Possession of Hydrocodone and Possession of Codeine and Drugs Not in an Original Container. Because…
Officials say the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in downtown Macon is scheduled to close June 12. The hall of fame's authority board voted 4-3 Tuesday to close the museum next month after Macon agreed to fund the museum for…
Officials say the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in downtown Macon is scheduled to close June 12. The hall of fame's authority board voted 4-3 Tuesday to close the museum next month after Macon agreed to fund the museum for…
School systems around Middle Georgia have taken a hit the last couple of years. Monday night the Bibb County Board of Education talked about what they have to work with, and how it should be spent. The board did pass…
The Macon fire and police pension plan hit another road block Monday night. The Pension board voted 3 to 2 to disapprove the proposal by the Mayor's administration, that would have allowed giving the fund 71-thousand dollars a month over…
If you've got an artistic eye, you could see your work on license plates across the state! Governor Nathan Deal and the Georgia Department of Revenue announced a contest today, for residents to design Georgia's new tag. Mr. Deal says…
Early Sunday morning, personal items were stolen from 10 cars on George Oxford Drive and Scarlet Oaks Drive. One car was stolen from a house on George Oxford Drive. A resident who slept through the noise woke up to a…
A drowning at Lake Tobesofkee leaves one man dead. Emergency crews responded to a drowning that happened Saturday Evening. Witnesses say, 24 year old Michael Jones of Macon was swimming with his family in the lake. Three children began to yell for…
Five people are behind bars after several reported car break-ins over the weekend. The suspects broke into cars in Bibb, Crawford, Houston, and Peach Counties. Numerous calls were made early Sunday morning in several west Bibb Country neighborhoods. The Bibb…
The first 2011 Bibb County graduation kicked off Friday with the seniors of Northeast High School. Whether college or a job is next, for many of these graduates it's just the beginning. "People say it's the end, but it's just…
Lori Thompson hurts deeply over the loss of her son, former Twiggs County Deputy Richard Daniels. The 27-year-old officer died after a 30 foot oak tree fell on his patrol car during a routine drive last June. Law Enforcement United…
Federal regulators are taking over Macon based Atlantic Southern Bank today. According to a news release from the FDIC, insured deposits and assests are being transferred to the CertusBank based in Easley, South Carolina. F.D.I.C. spokesperson, Eric Raines, says Atlantic…
The Macon-Bibb Workforce Development is rolling out a new tool to help curb the high unemployment rate. Starting next week, a mobile career lab will hit the streets to make landing a job a little easier. The mobile lab unit…
High school graduations are taking place in Bibb County tonight and tomorrow. The ceremonies will be streamed live online at www.tinyurl.com/BibbGraduation2011. Throughout the weekend, you can also check the district's Facebook and Twitter pages, for pictures and quotes from graduation speakers.…
Bibb County Recreation centers are falling apart, and public roads need repair so the Bibb County Board of Commissioners are looking to utilize a special penny tax to solve some of those problems. Thursday evening the public got a chance…
Warner Robins police are investigating an early morning stabbing. An unknown female stabbed 36 year old Alfie Hatcher in the chest around 3am on Northlake Drive, and then ran away before police arrived. Hatcher was taken to the Medical Center…
Warner Robins High School senior Hayden Martin has never let muscular dystrophy get in his way. In fact, it's only made him more determined to accomplish his goals. "If I'm given a challenge, I will take the challenge." After being…
People all over America are fascinated by where they came from. Ancestry.com and shows like "Who Do You Think You Are" are urging people to dig a little deeper into the past. Earl Colvin, director of the Cannonball House, says…
WARNER ROBINS, Ga.- The Warner Robins Police Department is experimenting with a four-day work week. About 25 employees made the switch this week. They're working 10 hours a day. Police Chief Brett Evans says he'll evaluate the change after…
Numbers for the 2010 Census have left Wilkinson County out of federal money. County Commission Chairman, Dennis holder, believes the Census was done incorrectly and plans to challenge the figures. "We really don't feel like we had a complete…
It's been four long years in the waiting, to bring the park back to its original beauty and prestige. Even Congressman Austin Scott stopped by the park today, to help celebrate the hard work put in to the park. Hundreds…
The recovery of copper tubing lands three men in jail. An officer on patrol noticed a suspicious vehicle occupied by, 20 year-old Wymon Curry, Jr. 30 year-old Dennis Gibson and 19 year-old Montavius Holt. An immediate search led the officers to…
Residents in one Baldwin County neighborhood are upset over the possible construction of an affordable housing community. Jef Hogen has lived in the Dunlap Neighborhood for more than 40 years and says he is afraid the complex creation will lower…