Hundreds of young voters showed up to The Hummingbird in downtown Macon to learn more about the candidates running in next month's elections. Candidates for Macon Mayor, City Council, and the State Senate participated in Tuesday's rally.The Macon Matters Voters…
Macon City Council approved its 2012 budget Tuesday night. The budget means no tax increases for residents. The $74 million budget was approved unanimously. Council voted to move more than $120,000 to unallocated reserves. The money will come from getting…
The City of Macon honored 3 employees who each had more than 40 years of service Tuesday night. At a retirement ceremony the three unveiled bronze plaques in their honor all while being surrounded by former co-workers and city officials…
Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators have found the man they say is responsible for lighting a barn on fire in North Macon. 18-year-old Brian Andrew May, of Macon, was already behind bars and he is now charged with arson from a June…
Cigarette packages will show new graphic pictures, in an effort to encourage people to quit smoking, or to never even start. Dr. David Harvey of the North Central Health District says, these pictures are not exaggerating the dangers of what…
"Jane Doe" is a female in her mid-twenties. She moved to middle Georgia to take care of a sick relative. She never thought her own husband could give her a sexually transmitted disease, much less her whole world finding out.…
This summer beating the heat in Middle Georgia is tough. For local blueberry farmer Thaddeus Wach, the lack of rainfall means his berries are in danger of dying. "We would have some, but not nearly as much as we do…
A Macon teenager is facing a slew of charges for bad behavior. When police were called to break-up a fight Saturday in a parking lot on Log Cabin Drive, they found 17-year old Megan Williams causing a stir. Police say…
Crawford County authorities are looking for a missing man. A family member reported 50-year old Robert James Hooper missing last Tuesday. He lives on Horne Road and was last seen May 31st. Hooper recently lost his job as a truck…
Bibb County Commissioners approved the 2012 budget today with a 20-percent property tax increase. Commissioners Joe Allen and Lonzy Edwards voted against the plan. Chairman Sam Hart says the board had to raise taxes, even after cutting 24 positions and…
An 18-year old is charged with reckless conduct. Arma Harris of Bonaire accused of shooting a Warner Robins girl the stomach. Police say it was an accident. Harris spent the night in jail, following the Monday afternoon shooting. He's currently…
The Cancer Life Center at the Medical Center of Middle Georgia has joined the University at Birmingham Cancer Care Network to expand local access to leading care. The Medical Center is one of the first affiliates to be a part…
Investigators are still asking questions about the death of 18 year old Ashton Bartlet. The teen from Hawkinsville was shot and killed early Saturday morning around 3:30 am. Investigators say 32 year old Birago Blackshear was Bartlet's boyfriend, but her…
Bibb county residents are piecing their lives back together, after damaging lightning struck Middle Georgia. A West Bibb county apartment building and a home on the north side of town, both caught fire during Sunday night's storms. "Scary" was the…
Beginning in August, some middle Georgia families will see a change in the school system. Dublin City Schools will "officially" open it's doors as a charter school system this fall. Superintendent Dr. Chuck Ledbetter says, "We're going to have three…
Senator Saxby Chambliss spoke to the Macon Rotary Club today, addressing what he says is the country's most important issue-the debt ceiling. The Q and A luncheon with the senator was held at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown macon.…
The Bibb County Sheriff's office is investigating a shooting that occurredSaturday afternoon. The shooting happened at 3372 East Royal Court in east Bibb County. Witnesses reported hearing an altercation between several males. 21 year old Durham Hogan began to run…
Warner Robins Police are looking for the person who robbed the Bank of America on Russell Parkway Friday. Police say a man entered the bank around 4:30pm and handed the teller a note demanding money. The suspect then left the…
A restaurant employee in Warner Robins was held at gunpoint Friday afternoon. Just after 3pm, police say a female manager at Captain D's on North Davis Drive was standing outside when a male approached her, showed a handgun and stole a…
21 year old Chandler Reid thought he had the flu when he went to the hospital in late February. That's when his heart failed and doctors at Coliseum Medical Center came to his rescue. "The next thing I know, I…
Investigators in Monroe County have uncovered a major drug operation.This is a picture of some of the marijuana plants they found Wednesday in rural Monroe County. In all, the Forsyth-Monroe County Drug Task Force seized $375,000 worth of plants and…
This morning, the U.S. Attorney's office in Macon announced that 7 people and five companies have been indicted in connection with exporting material for fighter jets and attack helicopters to Iran. A company called The Parts Guy LLC maintained a…
Bibb County School are encouraged by the CRCT results released today. Students improved in 24 out of 30 measured areas. The biggest gains overall were in Math. In a news release, Superintendent Romain Dallemand said, Though improving, we are not…
Macon Police arrest a man involved in an aggravated assault outside the Kroger on North Avenue. 30-year-old Mario Gerrard Douglas is behind bars, charged with aggravated assault with a gun. Tuesday around 3:30am, a worker employed by an outside agency…
A man wanted for murder in Philadelphia is arrested in Macon. Carl Smith was on a bus coming from Savannah Tuesday when Philadelphia Police alerted Macon Police, saying Smith could possibly be on his way through Macon. When officers saw…
Bibb County investigators are looking for the people who cut a hole in the wall at the Bass Package Store in North Macon. It happened early on June 17th. The store's surveillance video shows 3 people loading cases of alcohol…
With the mercury rising into the triple digits, the summer months can be rough. LawnStar Owner Mickey Bass says, "I drink probably twelve to fourteen bottles of water a day and I mix in a couple of Gatorades and I…
Mercer's new head football coach Bobby Lamb·welcomedtwo new members to the Bears' family. Caroll McCray was brought on as the assistant head coach and offensive line coordinator. Jeff Farington was named defensive coordinator. Both men have experience on the field…
A woman who's been named one of America's best songwriters, is bringing that talent to Middle Georgia. Folk musician Lucinda williams is coming to the Cox Capitol Theatre, to help raise money for the venue, and the Capricorn Recording Studios…
Storms moving through Middle Georgia Tuesday night damaged parts of Wilkinson County High School. Principal Wayn Gasaway says part of the roof over the school was blown off of the building exposing three classrooms and a storage room. He says…
Macon Police are looking for two people who robbed a local SunTrust branch this afternoon. According to a police news release, a woman walked into the bank at 3201 Vineville Avenue and gave the the teller a note demanding money.…
A special ceremony was held Tuesday night for Sylvia McGee, a 35-year veteran for the Bibb County school system. The retirement party was a way for family and friends of McGee to wish her well. The group gathered at Central…
In a unanimous decision, Macon City Council voted Councilman James Timley as their new leader. Timley was the President Pro-Tem, and served in the Ward II, Post I seat. Timley said, despite past councils having differences and disagreements, that is…
The Macon Water Authority Amerson Water Treatment Plant had temporary equipment failure Tuesday, causing some customers to go without water for about an hour. Tonight, the Authority is asking customers to refrain from using water outside until the system is…
The current drought isn't just affecting rivers it's now drying up local businesses in Middle Georgia, because water levels are extremely low throughout the area. It's keeping visitors and their dollars out of local economies. Lee Slade with the Pulaski…
Plans are underway for the new Warner Robins Law Enforcement Center. On Tuesday, city officials and residents celebrated with an official groundbreaking at the LEC's future location - just off Watson Boulevard. "We've had some set backs in years so…
CANTON, GA - A 13-year-old boy this month found a ring embedded in the Georgia soil in Dublin and tracked down relatives of the man who lost it 50 years ago. Kelvin Foskey tells the Cherokee Tribune that his son…
There's a very unique plant growing in Warner Robins, one that most people have probably never seen, or much less heard of. Buddy and Judy Miles planted the cactus 18 years ago in their backyard, and hoped that one day…
Questions remain about the $18-thousand missing from Macon's Animal Control department. Monday night Macon City Council's appropriations committee received an audit report that found a number of inconsistencies. The report showed flaws in the process of documenting when animals are…
A copper thief from Perry is sent to prison for 25 years. Today the Houston County Superior Court sentenced 35-year-old Boris Watkins to serve 14 of those years behind bars without the possibility of parole. Last week, Watkins was found…
The focus for Bibb County Recreation Centers is shifting from young kids to grown ups. Chairman Sam Hart says commissioners want to turn them into "wellness" centers, which he says will help attract more adults. Starting in July, the county…
Today, 33 new residents and six fellows joined the staff at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in the "white coat ceremony". This is the first time the hospital participated in this tradition that is held at academic hospitals throughout the…
Police found a body on Monday behind a vacant home in south Macon. Macon police identified 49-year-old Elwood Solomon. Friends and family say they last saw Solomon on Saturday around 11PM at his house located on 515 Moreland Avenue. He…
The Macon Police Strike Team was busy this weekend on detail, making multiple arrests around the city. Police heard gunshots behind the former Miller Middle School where they found 19-year-old Shavez C. Flewellen. The suspect threw a loaded gun to…
Early Monday morning police arrested a Warner Robins man they've been looking for since last week. 43-year-old Frank Garmon, Jr. was arrested at America's Best Value Inn on Watson Boulevard. He's charged with Robbery by Intimidation and Theft By Deception.…
The Jones County Sheriff's Office is cracking down on illegal gambling. Gambling machines have been removed from a dozen establishments. Sgt. Clay Wiggins says this investigation isn't over yet. No arrests have been made at this time. If you have…
The Macon Police STRIKE Unit spotted a rolling meth lab early Friday morning in the Village Green neighborhood. 42-year-old David Neel Doles and 37-year-old Ron Christopher Killgo are charged with manufacturing drugs. In addition, Doles is charged with felony obstruction…
One middle Georgia couple is battling cancer by working as a team. The Gamundi’s story show's the influence a wife can have on her husband's health. "Two years ago I was dealing with what I thought was the Georgia crud,…
A change in leadership at Tattnall Square Academy was announced today. The schools Board of Directors voted unanimously to replace headmaster, Larry Collins, who held the position the last two years. The Board Chairman tells 41NBC the vote was made…