Every weekend hundreds of people hit the Ocmulgee River for a three mile float from Dames Ferry down to Popes Ferry. These landings are often covered in trash, and dangerous to get in and out of. Chad Childs, a Jones County…
Neighborhood watch and crimestoppers are two ways for every citizen to actively fight crime. Law enforcement from Macon and BibbCounty met with citizens tonight to bridge the gap between the public and help initiate more community awareness to put crime…
25-year-old Stephen McDaniel is charged with Felony Murder, according to the inmate search on the Bibb County Sheriff's Office website. McDaniel has been a person of interest in the murder of Mercer Law grad, 27-year-old Lauren Giddings, that happened on…
A Macon man is suing the Twiggs County Commissioners for what he calls "misuse of public funds," and one of the men being sued feels there should be a lawsuit. "It takes lawsuits at times to bring stuff to the…
It may have been late morning, but Tuesday Macon's Bloomfield neighborhood got together for "National Night Out." The Bloomfield Park Community Center played host to residents to help bring awareness to crime prevention. Event organizers want the public to know…
Tuesday morning Bibb County Commissioners voted 4-1 to let residents decide in November on whether to allow Sunday Alcohol Sales. The resolution would allow stores to sell alcoholic beverages on Sunday between 12:30 pm and 11:30 pm. Commissioner, Joe Allen,…
The Byron Police Department takes steps to save money and energy in this week's Middle Georgia Pride Edition of Going, Green, Saving Green. The officers started a new paperless system a few months ago, and it's making their jobs a…
The people of Warner Robins are talking transit. "It used to be one out of ten would talk about it, two years ago it was about one out of every seven people, now it's one out of every five people…
GBI is investigating two bodies found in a mobile home outside of Byron. According to Peach County Coroner, Kerry Rooks, 63 year old Carolyn Fountain and her son David Giddens, were found earlier this afternoon inside their home in Grove…
A teenager is sentenced to 20 years for killing a man in Warner Robins. Monday 18-year-old Anthony Bogan pleaded guilty in the Houston County Superior Court to Voluntary Manslaughter. Bogan shot Dedrick Montford in 2010, after an apparent argument over…
A Twiggs county man is suing the county Commission, for what he calls "improper use"of taxpayer money. Walter Ashby is accusing Chairman Ray Bennett and the other commissioners for violating a 1983 Court Order that addresses misuse of taxpayer money.…
Recent carjacking incidents in Macon have police reminding you to be aware of your surroundings. Police arrested 26-year-old Jarvis Kentral Ottman, after he carjacked a woman at the Kwik Trip on Hardeman Avenue Saturday. The victim knew Ottman from high…
It's another round of delayed negotiations for The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. Its Authority Board had until yesterday to reach an agreement with the Halls of Fame, Inc. According to Interim Executive Director, Ben Sapp, the board voted on…
Three-year-old Andrew Calloway died of a heat stroke, after he was left inside a parked car for more than an hour. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers responded to 100 Georgetown Boulevard around 5:30 Sunday evening. A preliminary…
A man is behind bars after police say he rammed into his girlfriend's car with another vehicle. Saturday, 29 year old Shelton Edwards punched out the driver's side window trying to pull his girlfriend out of her car.The victim says…
A child is found dead after being left in a hot car. According to the Warner Robins police department the 3 year old was found at the 100 block of George Town Boulevard. He was taken to the Houston…
Bibb County Deputies are investigating a shooting that took place Friday night just after 11:00 in the 3300 Block of East Royal Court. According to witnesses, several shots were fired at the house of 50 year old Joann Durham. She…
Wrightsville residents can breather easier, now that officials say they've gotten the water contamination scare resolved. "I was kind of afraid to drink it until I boil it," said Mattie Hudson of Wrightsville. The 80-year-old Hudson grew up in Wrightsville.…
Tonight, there's still no deal in Washington. A plan laid out by House Speaker John Boehner passed the House, but was shot down just two hours later by the Senate, something District 8 Representative Austin Scott wasn't expecting. Earlier today…
Tonight, Macon kids enjoyed the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Rooms for the Heart, an organization that gives critically ill children their dream bedrooms, rolled out a red carpet at the Amstar theater in Macon, for a big movie premiere.…
A Macon woman has died after police say she turned in front of an oncoming dumptruck. Macon Police responded to the accident at Mercer University Drive and Burton Avenue around 2:20 this afternoon. A Buick, driven by 40 year old…
A Middle Georgia College pours $17 million into an academic building. Friday Central Georgia Technical College broke ground on the new Health Sciences building at their Milledgeville campus. The new facility will include an expansion of Health Technology programs, the…
It seems it's the only thing to watch or read about in the news. How are Washington officials going to come to an agreement on the encroaching debt deadline? Raymond Smith of Smith, Brown, & Grover Investment Securities in Macon,…
Hundreds of kids strapped on their dancing shoes to celebrate the end of summer Friday morning. The kids showcased their talents in front of their friends, families, and community members at the 2nd Annual STONE Academy and Motivating Youth Summer…
A fight at the Whiskey River Sports Bar early Friday morning may have led to the killing of a Macon man. This killing makes it the 4th homicide in Macon in less than a week. 20 year old Anthony Harris,…
Get your peanuts and crackerjacks; we're headed to the ball park. The 2011 Little League Softball Southeast Region Tournament began in Warner Robins. Middle Georgia loves softball and baseball and thousands will show their support over the next two weeks.…
Deputy Marcus Baker is one of those guys you don't really wanna mess with while driving through Twiggs County. "That's all I wanted to do, was look for bad guys." He spent his entire life, wanting to become an officer…
Allstate Insurance Company is looking to appoint 43 new agency owners throughout the state, including two cities in Middle Georgia. Allstate representative Kelly Wendt says Allstate wants to attract mid-level managers, and entrepreneurs to open their own businesses. "We are…
Warner Robins City Council members met today to discuss the status of the 2006 special purpose sales tax, which was implemented to help fund certain city projects. Council members said they would like to spread out the $4 million SPLOST…
Clad in his freshly made super hero costume, Ethan Jenkins, also known as Thunder Boy, uses tornadoes to conquer his foes. Little Ethan brings his imagination to life at the Monroe County Art Alliance...and the driving force behind the program…
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,…