Cochran's new police chief, Jim Sanders, says there was a 'clique' of officers who "were allowed to go beyond what they should have been allowed to" before he took office. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, a Cochran police…
If you want to watch Sunday's big game between the Packers and the Steelers on a brand new T.V., you aren't alone. Walmart Sales Associate, Sallie Junior says she has seen an increase in shoppers and buyers in the weeks…
Congressman Austin Scott was in Middle Georgia on Thursday. He was at the district primary office located in Warner Robins, which is now ready for business. The other two offices are located in Tifton and Dublin. The Tifton location will…
Sentencing for a man convicted of murder in Macon is delayed until March. 20 year old Justin Wingate of Smyrna was found guilty of murder and armed robbery after he fatally shot his godfather, Michael Wilkins, on January 23rd of…
A Fort Valley Police Officer is behind bars for allegedly trying to set up a sexual encounter with a minor in Dahlonega. 33 year old Brett Crowe was arrested on February 2, by investigators in Lumpkin County. According to Lumpkin…
Bibb County commissioners voted to remove Human Resources Director Marilu Cowan from her position Wednesday evening. Chief Administrative Officer Steve Layson was appointed as the interim human resources director, according to County Commission Chairman Sam Hart. Chairman Hart was not…
According to Bibb County Comission Chairman Sam Hart additional responsibilities have been given to commissioners. The change stems from some commissioners expressing an interest in other areas. Hart hopes these changes will allow for different experiences and opportunities. "The chairman…
Bibb County commissioners made a final decision about the idea of floatplanes at Lake Tobosofkee Wednesday evening. County Commissioners voted against floatplanes landing on the lake. County Commission Chairman Sam Hart says he's not sure how allowing planes on the…
Flint Energies is searching for 14,000 members that are owed refunds. The company refunds capital credits in the fall of every year. Active members due a refund received a credit on their Flint bill and members that no longer get…
A new study from the Center for Disease Control found Georgia to be one of ten states that had the biggest decline in teen pregnancies in 2009. Teenager Jennifer McCauley, knows first hand the challenges of parenthood and says,"I had…
Macon Director of Public Works, Richard Powell was fired on Friday. Public Works Chairman and City Council Member Lonnie Miley speaks out and says he was not aware of any issues and has yet to be informed of this decision.…
A traffic stop in Twiggs County revealed a rolling meth lab. 26-year-old James Matthew Tanner and 30-year -old Casie Lynn Adams are charged with the manufacturing of methamphetamines. The pair were driving down Hwy. 57 at Ridge Road Monday, when…
A Lizella man who crashed his motorcycle Sunday night has died from head trauma. According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, Thomas Carmichael was pronounced dead, shortly before noon Tuesday at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Deputies say a…
Laurens county deputies arrested 29-year-old Joseph Southwell Tuesday for allegedly robbing a clerk at the Fantasy World novelty store the night before. A release from the sheriff's office says around 7:30 p.m. Monday, Southwell entered the store located on Highway…
The CEO of American Shingle turned himself into the Bibb county jail around 10 a.m. Tuesday. Carlton Dunko is charged with two felony counts of theft by conversion. His bond is set at just under $6,500 dollars. At least 20…
An unloaded handgun, six bullets, and marijuana were discovered on a 7th grader at Appling middle school Tuesday afternoon. According to a news release from Bibb county public schools, a student told a faculty member that another student had a…
Twiggs County Public Schools is proud to announce the students who have been identified from each grade level at Twiggs County Middle School for exhibiting the qualities of an outstanding student for the month of January. Fifth graders Tiffany Burnett,…
Do you have a pet that sleeps in bed with you at night? Will you let your dog lick your face? The Center for Disease Control (C.D.C.) says activities like this can cause you to contract diseases from your pet. …
The last round of OSHA citations released today and found more high exposure levels of carcinogens in different areas on the base. Kristen Edwards, a former Robins Air Force Base worker, sampled the air and surface contamination. Edwards says at…
A new era is officially beginning for the Bibb County School System. Dr. Romain Dallemand was sworn into office in front of a crowd of close to 400 cheering community members. Dallemand was chosen as Bibb County's Superintendent in November…
A tip from the public helps Macon Police put burglary suspects behind bars. Sian McGinnis and Brenda Duffie, both of Macon, are arrested for burglary, after police say they broke into the old Piggly Wiggly on Eisenhower Parkway Sunday. ?…
President Obama recognizes a local college. Monday Fort Valley State University celebrates the schools Vice President of Career and Collaborative Programs for his “Developmental Energy Program.” The President awarded Dr. Isaac Crumbly with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science,…
Bibb County has a new spelling bee champ! 7th grader Jeremy Watts wins the District Spelling Bee over the weekend. Watts attends Howard Middle School. The 2nd place winner, Junus Searcy, and third place winner, Takirra Roberts, are both 5th…
The Compact Tractor Assembly Plant in Dublin will soon close it's doors. Management made the announcement Monday. According to a news release, the facility will close during the first quarter of this year. Employees may be eligible for benefits and…
Albert Billingslea was a longtime leader in Macon and Bibb County. On Sunday, Billingslea passed away. He was one of the first African-American men to serve on the Bibb County Board of Commissioners after being elected in 1980. He served…
The South Central Health district says teenagers made up 25 percent of new HIV and AIDS cases reported last year. Robbie Bowman, the HIV coordinator, says the new cases include males and females. HIV was contracted through teenage males having…
A shake-up in Macon's city administration could be right around the corner. According to the spokesman for the mayor's office, Andrew Blascovich, current Director of Macon's Public Works, Richard Powell, was placed on paid administrative leave and is pending termination.…
The body of missing Centerville woman, 38 year old Kimberly McKenzie, was found in a field near Feagin Road in south Bibb County around 1 pm Sunday afternoon. Evidence indicates that Ms. McKenzie is a victim of a shooting. Bibb…
Sergeant Sean DeFoe from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office reports 38 year old Margaret Angela Haver of Macon has died from injuries sustained in a single vehicle accident around 10 am Saturday morning near the 1500 block of Tucker Road…
Macon Police responded early Saturday evening to a home burglary in progress at 2462 Napier Avenue and found 40 year-old Kenneth Wilson of Blackmon Avenue in the driveway carrying several stolen items. After being handcuffed and advised of his Miranda…
New Town Macon Inc. closed on the purchase of the former Capricorn Records Building on the 400 block of Martin Luther King Blvd. in downtown Macon. On Friday, New Town Macon purchased the building with a 300-thousand dollar grant from Peyton Anderson.…
http://wmgtweatherondeman.blip.tv/file/4689252/ January 2011 KidsCast Winner is 12 year old Carly Wanna from Stratford Academy in Macon.
Law enforcement is investigating an apparent bomb threat at Rutland High School Friday. According to a school spokesperson, Campus Police searched the school this morning after someone reported bomb threats on facebook geared toward Rutland students. Capt. Mike Smallwood with…
Next week, Marines will be training at Robins Air Force Base. The Marine helicopter squadron will begin training Monday. Base officials want to let those of you living on or near the base to expect noise due to increased helicopter…
Eighth-grader, Autumn Jones, is the top speller in Houston County! Today, Autumn won the Houston County School System 2011 Spelling Bee. She attends Warner Robins Middle School. The winning word was "juncture.” William Crouch is the runner up! He’s an…
The arrival of Atlanta-based Vision Airlines was officially introduced today to the Middle Georgia Regional Airport(MCN). Company officials announced their plan to create a low-rate, high-class air carrier for Middle Georgia travelers to get to Florida. The introduction to MCN…
Neighbors in the Unionville area in Macon are fed up with their streets piling up with trash. They call the area, a "Forgotten Neighborhood," and they want City and Country leaders to step in to help. According to neighbors there…
Today Macon Police release the latest crime statistics. Overall numbers show crime is up from 2009 to 2010 by 142 incidents. However, Police Chief Mike Burns is optimistic the department will crack down on more crime this year. “My property…
It's that time of year again and local Girl Scout troupes are gearing up for the annual cookie sale. The popular cookie that has been around for decades, originated in Savannah, Georgia in 1912. The founder, Juliette Low wanted to…
State representative Allen Peake is introducing legislation that would create a new, consolidated government for Macon and Bibb County. In a letter to local elected officials, Peake says, "this bill should provide us with a smaller, more efficient local government,…
The family of a missing Centerville woman is speaking out in hopes of having their loved one return home safely. 38 year old Kimberly McKenzie was reported missing Wednesday night. Her family's nightmare started at 6:47pm when her sister last talked…
Students at Alexander II Magnet School are taking a trip around the world. The school is celebrating "International Week." Students from Mercer University have been visiting classrooms this week to teach kids about various cultures. Thursday was "International Dress Up…
A pound of marijuana is off Middle Georgia streets tonight. 20-year-old Kevin Dennard of Macon was arrested Wednesday on Wericoba Drive. Macon Police served a search warrant and then found the drugs and some cash. Dennard is charged with intent…
?A new center aimed at providing better patient care and education is now open at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Thursday a ribbon cutting officially unveiled the Center for Innovative Learning. The new building consists of five rooms, including…
Metal workers from building 169 say it's typical for new employees to have health issues their first couple of weeks, until their body adapts to the environment. After OSHA found high exposure levels of cancer causing agents like Chromium (VI),…
His name is Ricardo Lockette and he wants to be a professional football player. Like almost every boy, he grew up dreaming of the day when he would be able to step on the field and catch the winning touchdown.…
Centerville's police chief says a missing woman's 1995 Honda Accord was discovered abandoned near the intersection of Key Street and Eisenhower Parkway in Macon. "Finding her car was alarming," Chief Sidney Andrews said. According to police, 38-year-old Kimberly McKenzie last…
Warner Robins Middle School started a program called Sources of Strength just last year. Principal Dr. Donald Warren says," From time to time kids would come to the counseling office and make the statement they wanted to hurt themselves and…
A house in the Bloomfield neighborhood was targeted by vandals overnight. The vandals spray-painted racial slurs like '"N-word" Lovers' across the front and sides of the house. The victims boat was also painted with lines up and down the sides.…
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office announced nearly 2600 crimes were reported in 2010, which is 130 more than 2009. However, last years figure was lower than five of the previous eight years. Comparing the last two years: Homicides were down…