Upcoming graduates of Mercer University's School of Medicine gathered at the Cox Capital Theatre Thursday for an annual ceremony called "Match Day." Medical school seniors anxiously waited to find out where they'll spend the next few years as residents. "I'm…
Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 30 year old Willie Lee Hudson Jr. at the Knights Inn on Romeiser Drive in west Bibb County around 6:45p.m. Wednesday. Hudson had walked off from a community service detail while at the Bibb Sheriff’s…
Historic Macon revitalized a house that was on its last leg. And tonight the group opened it up for a viewing to kick off the 2011 Cherry Blossom Tour of Homes. "We bought it to save it from being demolished,…
Forget about partying, drinking, and spending all day on the beach for spring break. 13 students from Fisher College in Boston are volunteering their spring break week building a house with Habitat for Humanity. The students flew into Georgia on Sunday,…
A matter of seconds could be the difference between a life or death situation. Mid Georgia Ambulance is training dispatchers to provide patient care over the phone, while an ambulance is on the way. "Most people can't hold their breath…
The Bibb Sheriff’s Office is looking for the whereabouts of an inmate who walked off from a community service detail while at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Complex. Inmate Willie Lee Hudson Jr., age 30 from Macon, walked away from…
ATLANTA - All Georgia executions are off after federal drugagents seized the state's supply of a sedative used in lethalinjections that has been challenged by capital punishment criticsand death-row inmates, including a man recently executed who calledthe British exporter of…
Bibb County commissioners listened to the redeveloped plan to make Lake Tobesofkee a hot spot for vacationers and businesses. Wood and Partners has been gathering input and ideas from the community, and drawing up plans to accomodate what people think…
Several Middle Georgia counties held elections today, including Bleckley County, where they elected a new commissioner. Bleckley County is one of 8 counties in Middle Georgia that have just 1 commissioner. Bob Brockman won by a landslide, with 80% of…
Tonight family and friends of the Sullivent family gathered at the Second Baptist Church to remember the lives of 11-year-old Bridget and 17-year-old Leslie Sullivent, who were killed in a car accident last week. Family and friends looked back at…
St. Patrick's Day may only be once a year, but the city of Dublin spends an entire month celebrating the luck of the Irish. The 46th Annual St. Patrick's Festival in Dublin started February 26th of this year and goes…
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"It was like I was going out to a party for a weekend, and that weekend never ended." But the party for Darren Jackson only led to destruction and a life of turmoil. Darren began using drugs and alcohol in…
Northside Offensive Coordinator Chad Alligood spends a lot of time on his feet. He's been coaching high school football and teaching physical education for 16 years. “I just started noticing the veins you could see them and the leg aching…
The Peace Officer Standards and Training investigation is final. Warner Robins Chief of Police Brett Evans is in the clear. After battling allegations of policy violations and grand jury concerns, Chief Evans is ready to move forward and continue serving…
With family and friends gathered in support, Macon Mayor Robert Reichert announced today that he will run for a second term. Campaigning on the theme "get it together", Reichert says he wants more unity with city leaders and needs the…
Macon police respond to a shooting at the M & M Food Mart on Montpelier Avenue shortly after 1am this morning. A 22 year-old man from Macon was shot several times in the lower back and leg. The victim told…
The fate of the Music Hall of Fame Museum is winding down. Today, 7 of the Music Hall of Fame Authority Board Members met via teleconference. The Board is set to make its final decision on March 31, 2011. Currently,…
Warner Robins Police Chief Brett Evans has been cleared by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council of Georgia on a complaint by Mayor Chuck Shaheen. Chief Evans was suspended by Shaheen, after an investigation found the chief's participation in…
Put down a few brews for a good cause. Friday evening men from across middle Georgia enjoyed "Pints for Prostate" at the Armory Ballroom in downtown Macon. The event featured beer tasting from a number of breweries from across the…
The saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" holds true with many famous snapshots of history. Pictures capture a moment, an important person, or even artistic beauty. Photographers at the LifeEnrichmentCenter in Milledgeville express themselves with the click of…
After crunching the numbers it's official, Houston County 8th graders are good writers. Results released today from the Georgia Department of Education show on average Houston County Middle School students scored 218 in writing, compared to the state average of…
It's the time of year where it seems every other house has a yard sale. But check out Highway 341 between Culloden and the Golden Isles for Georgia's longest yard sale. More than 200 miles of highway and two dozen…
Metal prices are up, which means the metal theft business is booming. It's a statewide epidemic impacting businesses and property owners. "It's going on all over the state of Georgia, we're in contact with agencies as far as Rome, Gainesville,…
The Warner Robins Little League plan to honor two sisters who died as the result of a car crash. 17-year old Leslie Sullivent and her 11 year old sister Bridget Sullivan were involved in a two car accident Wednesday night…
Dr. Romain Dallemand presented his proposal to the Bibb County Board of Education members today, utilizing a 'cut from the top' method to save money. His presentation to the board included cutting 16 administrative positions from Central Office. He says the…
There are 600 homeless kids living in Houston County, but their homeless situation isn't what we see on the streets or in movies. "Doubling up" is the term Houston County School Board uses when two or more families are living…
More than 400 wrestlers gathered in Macon today for a shot at a championship title. The National Collegiate Wrestling Championship runs today through Saturday at Mercer's University Center. The sport of wrestling brings an intensity that stirs the competitive spirit.…
Months of a ??negotiations between Macon and Bibb County leaders·over which government would provide certain services has finally ended. Macon Mayor Robert Reichert and Bibb County Chairman Sam Hart held a news conference Thursday morning, at the Chamber of Commerce…
The body of a woman found Wednesday morning on a Dooly County farm has been confirmed as missing Ohio woman, 85 year old Gladis Russell. The woman has been missing from Bellfontaine since last month. According to Craig Rotter with…
Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones is appealing to the public again, hoping to uncover the identity of an unknown man. The body of a dead Hispanic man in his early 30's was dropped off at the Medical Center of Central…
GEICO says it plans to hire an additional 230 workers for its regional office in Macon. The Maryland-based insurance company says it already employs 4,000 people in Macon and it's the company largest regional office. GEICO says the jobs in…
ATLANTA - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler says the preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate in metro Atlanta increased to 10.4 percent in January, up three-tenths of a percentage point from a revised 10.1 percent in December. The rate matches the figure…
A body is found in a Monroe County House Fire. Around 4 o'clock this morning, firefighters responded to a house fire at 252 Pioneer Trail in High Falls. After putting out the fire, investigators found human remains inside the house.…
An 11 year old is dead after a car crash in Houston County. Around 8 p-m Tuesday, 17-year old Leslie Sullivent and her sister, 11 year old Bridget Sullivent were driving west on Georgia 96 in Bonaire, when her Pontiac…
It's not usual for a traffic stop in I-75 to turn into something more in Dooly County. But it is unusual for officers to find evidence of illegal cock fighting. An Dooly County deputy discovered bloody roosters Saturday night, after…
Bibb County School Superintenent Dr. Romain Dallemand is scheduled to present a reorganization plan to school board members this afternoon. It's expected to outline changes at the district's central office. Dallemand has been meeting with students, parents, teachers, and school…
Teachers and parents made their voice heard at the State Capitol, telling Governor Deal they opposed a half day for Georgia's pre-k students. Deal listened to their pleas, but heavy funding cuts may leave those involved searching for answers and…
A local theater in Fort Valley can't host the amount of performances it would like. Volunteers are trying to raise enough just to pay for utility costs, but they're struggling to make ends meet and leaving performers with no choice…
A body found in Dooly County is believed to be that of 85-year old Gladis Russell. Russell and her husband Richard, an elderly couple from Ohio, were murdered last month. The killer admitted he dumped their bodies in Georgia as…
Two people are dead after a car crash in Laurens County. 45 year old Albert Nicholson was driving his van south on Fountain Road towards GA Hwy 126 around 2:30 Tuesday afternoon, when he ran a stop sign and crashed…
Macon, GA -Authorities say a man accused of attacking aMacon elementary school principal in 2009 has been sentenced toprison. Officials say 21-year-old Keondre Darnell Taylor was sentencedMonday to five years in prison followed by 15 years of probation. Prosecutor Nancy…
When a life is on the line the public depends on law enforcement to step up to the challenge. Today officers prepared for the worst by simulating front line situations and responding with solid judgment. “The teams from all over…
It was shamrocks, pots o' gold, and the luck of the Irish filling Dublin's mall Tuesday night. Kids between six months and two years old competed to be the next 'Littlest Leprechaun'. More than 50 children signed up for this year's event, which…
Explosions and rapid fire brought shattering sounds through Macon this afternoon, as the 2011 Georgia Tactical Officers Association Conference began. Today more than 200 officers from 28 different agencies in Georgia participated in shooting drills, distracting tactics, and training sessions.…
Tonight the Houston County School Board names a new principal for Northside High School. Dr. Greg Peavy will replace Mark Scott as Northside's leader when Scott transfers to the Central Office as Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. The Warner Robins…
GEICO is the United Way of Central Georgia's largest donor! Today Macon's GEICO office handed over $856,712 to the 2010 United Way campaign. This is the largest donation they've ever made. “Particularly in these economic times yah know, being willing…
Two Crawford County children who went missing nearly this afternoon are back at home. 8 year old Jeffrey Hayes and 4 year old Jagger Hayes wandered off while playing in their yard on Sandy Point Road. A Georgia State Patrol…
After learning that a child dies every 15 seconds from a water related disease, third grader Winn Murray at Springdale Elementary wanted to take action and help. Murray has challenged the kids at his school to carry around a gallon…