The first phase of a $9.8 million project to improve the Peach County jail has finally wrapped up after more than a year of construction. Funding for the project came from the 2008 SPLOST. The expansion features 116 beds and…
The First Lady is planning a trip to the PeachState tomorrow. Michelle Obama will be in Atlanta Wednesday to talk about childhood obesity prevention. The First Lady's journey is also timed to mark the first anniversary of her "Let's Move"…
Today the Houston County Board of Education promotes one of its principals to a new leadership role. Northside High School Principal, Mark Scott, will be the next Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. He brings 23 years of experience in education.…
Nearly 30 Georgia school districts will soon be getting their first sum of money from the state's "Race to the Top" grant, four of those are in Middle Georgia. The U.S. Department of Education approved plans for the 26 districts,…
A man in Eastman was given a citation from the city because signs in his front yard are against city code. Robert Rooks put several signs in his yard to protest the nearby Methadone clinic. Rooks says the clinic is…
Warner Robins City Council members met Monday evening. They unanimously voted to pass a resolution for the Middle Georgia Clean Air Coalition. The purpose of the coalition will be to promote clean air in Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach and Twiggs…
Macon Chief Administrative Officer Thomas Thomas met with the appropriations committee Monday night to try and change the qualifications of the finance director position. Thomas says there are currently 14 applicants, but there would be more if the requirement of…
Macon Mayor Robert Reichert and Bibb County Commission Chairman Sam Hart were in the hot seat Monday, as they discussed joining the two governments. The pair were guests of honor at an Annual Rotary Club luncheon to discuss the future…
If you think art exhibits and theatre performances are boring and out-dated, you aren't alone. Studies show a decline in attendance to art productions like theatre, the opera, and ballet. The study says people aren't always as interested in going…
One local dentist office is doing its part to promote healthy smiles. Today is "Healthy Smile, Happy Child Day." Dr. Fabian Byer from Small Smiles Dental Center says an estimated one in five children go without dental care each year.…
A space heater is to blame for a fire that caused the death of a Fort Valley woman. Results from an investigation into a house fire that killed 83-year old Emma Williams last Friday found that the fire started from…
Crosses are being hung on trees in Jones County, including one near Jones County High School. The person responsible remains a mystery. The sheriff of Jones County says he has only gotten one complaint because of them. People have been…
According to Captain Swicord with the Milledgeville Police Department, 20 year old Jamal Rashaad Tyler was arrested around 3:30 Sunday morning. Tyler is a Running Back for the Georgia Military College. Tyler is charged with Sexual Battery. Swicord says Tyler…
Dog shows are more than dogs following orders and jumping through hoops. The dogs that competed in the Middle Georgia Kennel Club show flexed their muscles and wagged their tails. "I had a small dog that weighed 37 pounds; she…
The 2010 Warner Robins Softball Team received a big surprise on Friday. Wyle Corporation presented the girls with a check for $5000. When the corporation learned some of the girls missed out on a trip to meet President Obama last…
People here in Middle Georgia and all over the United States are sporting red today for “Go Red for Women Day.” This is a time to bring awareness to heart disease. Every 30 seconds someone in America has a…
High School students from across Middle Georgia gathered at Central Georgia Technical College today to show off their work. The SkillsUSA competition gives students the opportunity to take what they have learned in the classroom, and put that into a…
After more than a year of planning, Milledgeville launched its own version of First Friday's. The City of Milledgeville, Milledgeville Mainstreet, and Arts in the 'Ville' created the monthly event, which will focus on local artists. Businesses around downtown will…
ATHENS, Ga.- Georgia officials say school mascot UGA VIII has died after suffering from lymphoma. Georgia senior associate athletic director Claude Felton said the mascot died Friday morning. He said there is no formal funeral service scheduled at this time.…
A Centerville man is dead after a car accident Friday afternoon. 24 year old Bradley Sorrell was pronounced dead at the medical center of central Georgia around 5 Friday evening. The two car crash at Watson Boulevard and South Third…
An audit of the City of Warner Robins·shows weakness in the computer system. The finding comes after the City's website was hacked into and down for several weeks. Nichols, Cauley & Associates, the company that preformed the audit, also found that…
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…