If good decisions come with age, Matthew Manley is generations ahead of his peers. "When I was 15 I decided that owning a business was what I wanted to do. Now, the 20 year old entrepreneur owns his own graphics…

Governor Nathan Deal believes he has the answer on how to bring jobs to Middle Georgia. On Thursday the Governor met with dozens of local leaders to talk about making this area a competitive playing field for job growth. Even…

Jeffersonville Mayor Sonya Mallory joined us tonight to talk about her city, and what makes it unique to Middle Georgia. Mayor Mallory says her town is full of friendly people and says if you pay a visit expect to meet some real friendly…

The wheels of the bus are getting set to go round and round for another school year, but there are some new rules kids need to be aware of before they take the ride to school. Coupled with the NAACP,…

Dr. Tom Jones at The Jones Center for Diabetes and Endocrine Wellness has seen patients with various types of diabetes for the last 32 years. "With our obesity epidemic, we're eating ourselves to death." He says the best way to…

Just because they’re not complaining about the hot weather doesn't mean your four-legged friends enjoy it. The negative health effects of just a few hours in the heat can hurt your pet in the long run. Pet owner Chrystal Morgan…

The city of Wrightsville is under a boil water advisory tonight. The Johnson County EMA Department tells 41 NBC bacteria has been found in the water. If you live in Wrightsville officials want you to boil water for both drinking…

A local high school grad has set the standard for a new Mercer University scholarship which helps students with special financial needs pay for their education. For 18 year old Wahaj Khan, a college education at Mercer University in Macon…

A Warner Robins man is moving more than 8,000 miles away to join the Peace Corps. In less than a week, 26-year-old Jake Carpenter will pack up the bare necessities, perhaps a digital camera, and he'll say goodbye to family…

Peach County High School principal, Bruce Mackey, used school funds to support a fraternity brother running for a state level fraternity office. The Georgia Professional Standards Commission investigated Mackey, and  suspended him without pay for writing a $100 check. Mackey…

Residents of Jeffersonville grab there meals on the go at Robinson Fried Chicken. "The cook's make it real good, they can really cook," says Roseann Williams, customer. It's soul food. Fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, and peach cobbler are just…

 Wednesday at a news conference Police Chief Mike Burns dismissed rumor after rumor surrounding the murder of Lauren Giddings. He says they're so unrealistic the police department isn't even taking time to investigate them.  Macon resident Ashley Woodard says, "…

Macon City Council members struggled to figure out how to prioritize projects that a new special purpose sales tax would help fund. A list of 49 items was laid before council today, all of which Macon residents feel should be…

The Twiggs County Chamber of Commerce takes a stand against litter in this week's Going Green, Saving Green edition of Middle Georgia Pride. It's all in an effort to get community groups and local businesses to help keep the highways…

Post offices here in Middle Georgia are under the microscope today as they face the possibility of closing. One post office is in Allentown. The Allentown Office is one of 3,700 post offices nationwide getting eyed for closure. The United…

Most people know Chuck Leavell as the keyboardist for the Rolling Stones. However this well-known artist also has another passion: tree farming. "I really started gravitating towards forestry for one thing, I realized my instrument that has given me my…

A man is behind bars after police say he attempted to steal a computer from the Care & Pain Management Institute. Police arrived on the scene and found shattered glass. A review of video surveillance showed the crook breaking the door…

After last week's meeting to discuss the future of the Georgia State Fair, the Macon Exchange Club and board of directors decided to postpone the decision for another 30 days. "There were years when this fair made several hundred dollars…

On Monday Judge Tilman Self ruled Bibb County Prosecutors can handle the felony burglary case against 25 year old Stephen McDaniel. McDaniel's attorney, Floyd Buford, argued his client's two month internship for the Bibb DA's office caused a conflict of…

Parents and kids lined the hallways at Northwoods Academy Monday morning, to finalize all health documents needed before the students begin school. The health fair was organized under the Macon, Bibb County Health Department. Incoming students were given immunization shots,…

Get ready kids, school is about to start again in Bibb County! The Macon Rescue Mission collected more than $8,000 worth of school supplies, and handed out the goodies to four local elementary schools. Pens, pencils, notebooks, and boxes full…

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a stabbing from early Saturday morning in East Bibb County. According to witnesses, 55 year old Jimmy Fitzpatrick was getting out of his car around 2:00 Saturday morning, when 18 year old Brendan…

Macon Police received a call just before midnight Sunday, in reference to an armed robbery in progress at the Krystal Restaurant on Pio Nono. The suspects took a cash register from the restaurant, along with the cell phones of each…

Law enforcement officials are asking for help. Four deaths are the result of three separate incidents from the weekend. Now Macon Police and Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies are asking anyone with information to come forward. First, the Bibb County Sheriff's…

A brand new exhibit at the Tubman African American Museum in Macon began Friday which celebrates a movement called "Afro-futurism." It's a concept born only recently, with the debut of the "Brother Man" comic books of the early 1990's. But…

When word got out that Kumho Tire would open a production plant in south BibbCounty, the hope of economic success and job creation got middle Georgia excited. But that was in 2008, just before the economy tanked, delaying Kumho's production.…

One Pulaski County community gets national recognition. The Hawkinsville Better Hometown has been named an accredited National Main Street Program. The organization received the honor for its effort to strengthen the cities economy and protect the towns historic buildings.

Today, a judge heard from both the Bibb County DA's office and the attorney for Stephen McDaniel. They discussed whether it's appropriate for McDaniel's former employer to take the 25 year old to trial for two counts of felony burglary.…

Tonight, state representatives from house districts in middle and southern Georgia came together to allow you, the voters the chance to voice questions and concerns about redistricting in Georgia. At an open forum at Fort Valley State University, legislators took the…

The state released Adequate Yearly Progress numbers for schools across Georgia, and some Bibb County schools aren't making the grade. It's a scarlet letter on the Bibb County School record. For the 2010-2011 school year, 24 of the 39 schools…

Hundreds of job seekers in Middle Georgia we're in Perry Thursday, hoping to find work. The Department of Labor hosted their annual July event at the Georgia National Fairgrounds this year to accommodate more people. The Manager of the Houston…

Georgia ranks 15th in the nation for men who kill women in single victim homicides - most are a result of domestic violence. Wings, also known as Women in need of God's shelter is a local non-profit group in Dublin.…

The Bibb County School District is conducting an investigation at Westside High School. The principal, Laura Perkins, is on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The district released a statement Thursday, saying it's not at liberty to provide…

Today, the state released AYP numbers for local schools. They answer the question- are local schools meeting federal benchmarks? In Bibb County, 24 out of 39 schools are not.· That includes all of the high schools in Bibb County: Central,…

Daniel Lee is the victim of a break-in and vandalism crime spree. He says he's been reaching out to law enforcement for years, but they haven't done enough to keep his home safe. "This house needs a home, and a…

Filmmakers Christine Anthony and Owen Masterson have made stars of Georgia farmers in their latest film. The documentary called "Grow" premiered tonight at the Cox Capitol theater in downtown Macon. The film deals with a whole new crop of farmers…

Macon Police are back at 27 year old Lauren Giddings' apartment complex looking for clues in her mysterious murder. Investigators continue to search through Giddings' neighbor Stephen McDaniel's apartment for any type of evidence. Police are still calling McDaniel a…

A Houston County Superior Court puts a Bonaire man behind bars on drug charges Wednesday.  41-year-old Lester Efford Jr. was found guilty of Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute. He's sentenced to 15 years, serving 8 of those in…

The Macon Police department rolled up in their mobile command vehicle, to flex their muscles in select Macon neighborhoods, in an effort to deter crime. The force is specifically targeting residential burglaries and entering autos. According to Major Robert Grabowski,…

 Milledgeville Police are spending time in the classroom this month working to keep kids out of trouble.  The Junior Police Academy targets children between the ages of 8 and 15 teaching them valuable life lessons.  "If we don't get to…

It's clear the city of Macon supports Robert Reichert as their mayor, but he hasn't solidified a victory quite yet. It looks like there's going to be a runoff against former mayor C. Jack Ellis. Mayor Reichert leads the race…

Ward 5, Post 1 will continue to see a familiar face representing them. Lauren Benedict held her spot on the city council list, beating out fellow democrat Sarah Mincey Hunt. Benedict spent her evening watching the numbers come in at…

The State House seat for District 139 now belongs to democrat James Beverly. The Macon doctor spent his evening with family and friends in downtown Macon awaiting the news. Beverly beat democrat Anissa Jones for the seat, but congratulated her…

Central State Hospital in Milledgeville is hiring. Today, the hospital hosted a job fair seeking qualified health care professionals. It's greatest needs right now are, registered nurses and certified nursing assistants to fill positions in it's long term care facilities…

In an effort to keep young minds sharp, and prepare the freshman class for a new experience, four Bibb County schools are offering summer classes to help transitioning students. High school can be daunting, just ask the kids who are…

A Macon Police officer shot and killed a pit bulldog Monday evening as it was charging towards him. It happened on Clinton Road, near Shurling Drive. One person had already been attacked by two pit bulls and had to be…

Tonight Macon City Council members met with Middle Georgians to discuss their problems with Cox's recent removal of public, education, and government channels from their service. Many people say this is a disservice to people in the community who don't…

Tonight, parents and students in Peach County got a sneak peek at back-to-school fashion for fall, and it's all about uniforms. A new dress code for the county requires students to wear either black, khaki, or navy blue bottoms with…

A shoplifting suspect led Bibb County Deputies on a hot pursuit tonight, before crashing her vehicle. According to Sgt. Sean DeFoe with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 39-year-old Belinda Diane Fitzpatrick was one of several shoplifters at the Kmart on…

Warner Robins City Council decided not to make a decision tonight about annexing two subdivisions in Houston County: Governor and Jasmine Estates. Two members opposed the ordinance, meaning it will be voted on once again at the next meeting. Last…