ATLANTA - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler says the preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate in metro Atlanta increased to 10.4 percent in January, up three-tenths of a percentage point from a revised 10.1 percent in December. The rate matches the figure…
A body is found in a Monroe County House Fire. Around 4 o'clock this morning, firefighters responded to a house fire at 252 Pioneer Trail in High Falls. After putting out the fire, investigators found human remains inside the house.…
An 11 year old is dead after a car crash in Houston County. Around 8 p-m Tuesday, 17-year old Leslie Sullivent and her sister, 11 year old Bridget Sullivent were driving west on Georgia 96 in Bonaire, when her Pontiac…
It's not usual for a traffic stop in I-75 to turn into something more in Dooly County. But it is unusual for officers to find evidence of illegal cock fighting. An Dooly County deputy discovered bloody roosters Saturday night, after…
Bibb County School Superintenent Dr. Romain Dallemand is scheduled to present a reorganization plan to school board members this afternoon. It's expected to outline changes at the district's central office. Dallemand has been meeting with students, parents, teachers, and school…
Teachers and parents made their voice heard at the State Capitol, telling Governor Deal they opposed a half day for Georgia's pre-k students. Deal listened to their pleas, but heavy funding cuts may leave those involved searching for answers and…
A local theater in Fort Valley can't host the amount of performances it would like. Volunteers are trying to raise enough just to pay for utility costs, but they're struggling to make ends meet and leaving performers with no choice…
A body found in Dooly County is believed to be that of 85-year old Gladis Russell. Russell and her husband Richard, an elderly couple from Ohio, were murdered last month. The killer admitted he dumped their bodies in Georgia as…
Two people are dead after a car crash in Laurens County. 45 year old Albert Nicholson was driving his van south on Fountain Road towards GA Hwy 126 around 2:30 Tuesday afternoon, when he ran a stop sign and crashed…
Macon, GA -Authorities say a man accused of attacking aMacon elementary school principal in 2009 has been sentenced toprison. Officials say 21-year-old Keondre Darnell Taylor was sentencedMonday to five years in prison followed by 15 years of probation. Prosecutor Nancy…
When a life is on the line the public depends on law enforcement to step up to the challenge. Today officers prepared for the worst by simulating front line situations and responding with solid judgment. “The teams from all over…
It was shamrocks, pots o' gold, and the luck of the Irish filling Dublin's mall Tuesday night. Kids between six months and two years old competed to be the next 'Littlest Leprechaun'. More than 50 children signed up for this year's event, which…
Explosions and rapid fire brought shattering sounds through Macon this afternoon, as the 2011 Georgia Tactical Officers Association Conference began. Today more than 200 officers from 28 different agencies in Georgia participated in shooting drills, distracting tactics, and training sessions.…
Tonight the Houston County School Board names a new principal for Northside High School. Dr. Greg Peavy will replace Mark Scott as Northside's leader when Scott transfers to the Central Office as Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. The Warner Robins…
GEICO is the United Way of Central Georgia's largest donor! Today Macon's GEICO office handed over $856,712 to the 2010 United Way campaign. This is the largest donation they've ever made. “Particularly in these economic times yah know, being willing…
Two Crawford County children who went missing nearly this afternoon are back at home. 8 year old Jeffrey Hayes and 4 year old Jagger Hayes wandered off while playing in their yard on Sandy Point Road. A Georgia State Patrol…
After learning that a child dies every 15 seconds from a water related disease, third grader Winn Murray at Springdale Elementary wanted to take action and help. Murray has challenged the kids at his school to carry around a gallon…
Bleckley County Schools will be closed today. A statement sent by the school system ys, " Due to circumstances beyond our control, school has been cancelled for students and staff today." A school official tells us, a bomb threat was called…
A middle Georgia hospital took steps today to ban smoking on its campus. The Medical Center of Central Georgia will go tobacco free on July first. It's part of the "Just Breathe" initiative. Employees and patients will not be allowed…
Warner Robins City Council members unanimously voted Monday night to pass a resolution allowing the city's police and fire departments to work with other local agencies in times of need. This mutual aid agreement means law enforcement and fire departments…
Two inmates escaped from Bibb County Sheriff's deputies after they were being transported from court, but both are now in custody. According to Captain Harry Colbert, 18-year-old Jeremy Antwon Taylor and 18-year-old Tyrone Brown Jr. fled law officials as they…
A local basketball team wins state. The Houston County Sharks win the 2011 JV Wheelchair Basketball State Championship! The Sharks finished the season undefeated. This school year is the Sharks' best season since the Houston County Adapted Sports Program was…
Today Governor Nathan Deal names three people to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority and two of them are from Middle Georgia.? Twiggs County native, Rose Leavell, is a new member effective immediately. She is a third generation tree…
From the National Weather Service in Peachtree City... The University of Georgia has announced plans to eliminate the Automated Environmental Monitoring Network (AEMN) due to budget limitations and the loss of key personnel. This system has been in operation…
A house fire in Macon leaves 6 people homeless. According to Assistant Fire Chief. Cliff Rushin, the Sunday morning fire started in the kitchen at a boarding house on Lamar Street. The blaze quickly shot up the walls and went…
The Better Business Bureau says this rough economy is a prime time for scammers to target those desperate for work, and with more than 400,000 Middle Georgians unemployed it could happen to you. The BBB says, job hunting scams are…
Two Central State Prison inmates are charged in the death of a fellow inmate. 26-year old Hugh Barnard, and 24-year old Lance Parson, are charged with the murder of 23-year-old Justin Taylor. Taylor died after a physical altercation with the…
Sana Albaeity studies at Georgia College and State University. She is an exchange student from Tripoli, Libya, and still has family and friends living in the heat of the turmoil of the country. Sana explains that her family is stuck…
A Fort Valley Coach is without a job tonight. Men's Head Basketball Coach John Douglass has been relieved of his duties at Fort Valley State University. Douglas served as head coach for the past two seasons at FVSU and has…
A Macon man found shot inside his home over the weekend, died Monday at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. 27-year old Larry Hixon Jr. was found inside his apartment on Edna Place Sunday morning. According to Bibb County Coroner,…
Macon City Council and the Bibb County Board of Commissioners came to a verbal agreement on the service deliver strategy. The verbal agreement came after the Macon City Council threatened the Bibb County of Commissioners to go to court if…
DNA Testing by the GBI leads Bibb County deputies to 2 men wanted for armed robbery. 26 year old Gregory Green, Jr. from Fort Valley, and 24 year old Kerivonte Davis from Wrightsville, are currently in the Houston County jail,…
MACON, Ga. - School officials in Bibb County say a15-year-old student has been suspended and charged with possessing a weapon and marijuana on school grounds.Chris Floore, a spokesman for the Bibb County school system,says the student at Appling Middle School…
Baldwin County residents caught a glimpse of this years SPLOST proposals at a meeting on Thursday. Representatives from Milledgeville City Council and Baldwin County Comission presented community members with proposals for both the city and county. The projects proposed for…
The unemployment rate in Georgia matches its record set in January 2010. State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler says 10.4% of Georgians are looking for work. That's more than 484,000 people. He also calls the job market in Georgia "flat." Nationally,…
History professor Dr. Mark Huddle traveled to Syria and Jordan to teach about U.S. and African American history. The U.S. Embassy in Damascus built a program around black history month, and asked Dr. Huddle to be the keynote speaker. His…
A new movement called "Small House" is popping up around Macon, in an effort to preserve some of the city's historic neighborhoods. And they're asking for the public's input. We'll have the story, tonight on the News at 6.
A gun was found at Appling Middle School this morning. Around 8am, campus police searched the book bag of an 8th grader and discovered a gun, bullets and marijuana. The student has been arrested and charged with possession of a…
Grace Village in Perry is a non-profit organization that provides refuge for women who don't have anywhere to go. Bonita Mack struggled with an addiction to cocaine. Her use of drugs stripped her away from family and erased ideas of…
A Bibb County school custodian filling in as a crossing guard is hit by a truck outside Springdale Elementary this afternoon, that's according to school spokesman Chris Floore. Around 3:30pm, 31-year-old Charles Evans struck 35-year-old Carlo Porter while making a…
Excitement surrounds the beginning of the ASun Tournament. The four day event brings great economic value to Macon. With sold out crowds at the UniversityCenter and filled hotels, the winning doesn't stop on the court it goes all the way…
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution which would eliminate all federal funding for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). The Macon-Bibb County Office of Workforce Development (MOWD) is part of the WIA, a program which trains unemployed, and under-employed people…
MACON - The Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority ispostponing a decision on whether to move the museum from Macon.Authority Chairwoman Karla Redding-Andrews had a familyemergency, so a meeting scheduled for Wednesday was canceled,Executive Director Lisa Love says she's trying…
It's the time of year again where the itchy, watery eyes seem to affect practically everyone in Middle Georgia. According to Dr. David Plaxico of the Allergy and Asthma Clinic of Macon, people are just finishing up being sick with the cold…
Knowing your family medical history can be live-saving. One middle Georgia family realized the importance first hand, when genetic testing revealed a rare syndrome passed down the family line. "My youngest daughter who was 21 at the time had polyps.…
Macon City Council members chose Beverly Blake to fill the Ward 5, Post 3 seat left vacant by Erick Erickson. Council members thought they'd be confirming their new member at the Macon City Council meeting on Tuesday, but a motion…
Macon City Council members unanimously agreed on a plan to redevelop urban areas in the city Tuesday evening. The redevelopment plan has been in the works for more than a year now. The goal is to get rid of blighted…
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…
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…
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…