Macon City Council Ward 5 members have named their choice to fill the vacant Post 3 seat. They have chosen Stratford academy tennis coach, Jamie Kaplan. This is the seat left vacant by Beverly Blake, due to moving outside her…
Macon Police received a tip about possible stolen property being stored in a home on Pershing Avenue. Police got permission from the homeowners to search the house and when they arrived officers found 17-year-old Quantorious Adams, along with three juveniles…
With the closing of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, local leaders say they will not let the music die in the city of Macon. "We would prefer not to have another vacant building in downtown, but music is important…
It's called the 'Girls Auto Know Camp', and the point is to teach young girls about a field of work they might not otherwise consider. Changing tires, oil, and jump starting a car are some of the basics the girls…
After suffering from a serious spinal injury, Houston County High School senior Alex Adcock became a quadriplegic. "I broke my neck on my trampoline outback, I was doing a double front flip and on the second revolution, my head hit…
This November could be a little different for Warner Robins voters because of city redistricting. Warner Robins experienced incredible growth over the last 10 years. In 2000, the city population was almost 49,000. The 2010 census reported a 25% growth…
Law enforcement officials across the state of Georgia are putting extra attention into looking for seat belt violations, as a way to keep travelers safe this holiday weekend. According to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety,(GOHS) when seat belts are…
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame will close its doors for good on June 12th. Today, Middle Georgian's say despite its lack of revenue, losing this landmark is taking away a piece of Macon's luster. "There's a foundation here, and…
A Houston County man is sentenced to 10 years for Drug Possession.43 year old Johnny Thomas of Perry was found guilty in Houston Superior Court for Possession of Hydrocodone and Possession of Codeine and Drugs Not in an Original Container. Because…
Officials say the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in downtown Macon is scheduled to close June 12. The hall of fame's authority board voted 4-3 Tuesday to close the museum next month after Macon agreed to fund the museum for…
Officials say the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in downtown Macon is scheduled to close June 12. The hall of fame's authority board voted 4-3 Tuesday to close the museum next month after Macon agreed to fund the museum for…
School systems around Middle Georgia have taken a hit the last couple of years. Monday night the Bibb County Board of Education talked about what they have to work with, and how it should be spent. The board did pass…
The Macon fire and police pension plan hit another road block Monday night. The Pension board voted 3 to 2 to disapprove the proposal by the Mayor's administration, that would have allowed giving the fund 71-thousand dollars a month over…
If you've got an artistic eye, you could see your work on license plates across the state! Governor Nathan Deal and the Georgia Department of Revenue announced a contest today, for residents to design Georgia's new tag. Mr. Deal says…
Early Sunday morning, personal items were stolen from 10 cars on George Oxford Drive and Scarlet Oaks Drive. One car was stolen from a house on George Oxford Drive. A resident who slept through the noise woke up to a…
A drowning at Lake Tobesofkee leaves one man dead. Emergency crews responded to a drowning that happened Saturday Evening. Witnesses say, 24 year old Michael Jones of Macon was swimming with his family in the lake. Three children began to yell for…
Five people are behind bars after several reported car break-ins over the weekend. The suspects broke into cars in Bibb, Crawford, Houston, and Peach Counties. Numerous calls were made early Sunday morning in several west Bibb Country neighborhoods. The Bibb…
The first 2011 Bibb County graduation kicked off Friday with the seniors of Northeast High School. Whether college or a job is next, for many of these graduates it's just the beginning. "People say it's the end, but it's just…
Lori Thompson hurts deeply over the loss of her son, former Twiggs County Deputy Richard Daniels. The 27-year-old officer died after a 30 foot oak tree fell on his patrol car during a routine drive last June. Law Enforcement United…
Federal regulators are taking over Macon based Atlantic Southern Bank today. According to a news release from the FDIC, insured deposits and assests are being transferred to the CertusBank based in Easley, South Carolina. F.D.I.C. spokesperson, Eric Raines, says Atlantic…
The Macon-Bibb Workforce Development is rolling out a new tool to help curb the high unemployment rate. Starting next week, a mobile career lab will hit the streets to make landing a job a little easier. The mobile lab unit…
High school graduations are taking place in Bibb County tonight and tomorrow. The ceremonies will be streamed live online at www.tinyurl.com/BibbGraduation2011. Throughout the weekend, you can also check the district's Facebook and Twitter pages, for pictures and quotes from graduation speakers.…
Bibb County Recreation centers are falling apart, and public roads need repair so the Bibb County Board of Commissioners are looking to utilize a special penny tax to solve some of those problems. Thursday evening the public got a chance…
Warner Robins police are investigating an early morning stabbing. An unknown female stabbed 36 year old Alfie Hatcher in the chest around 3am on Northlake Drive, and then ran away before police arrived. Hatcher was taken to the Medical Center…
Warner Robins High School senior Hayden Martin has never let muscular dystrophy get in his way. In fact, it's only made him more determined to accomplish his goals. "If I'm given a challenge, I will take the challenge." After being…
People all over America are fascinated by where they came from. Ancestry.com and shows like "Who Do You Think You Are" are urging people to dig a little deeper into the past. Earl Colvin, director of the Cannonball House, says…
WARNER ROBINS, Ga.- The Warner Robins Police Department is experimenting with a four-day work week. About 25 employees made the switch this week. They're working 10 hours a day. Police Chief Brett Evans says he'll evaluate the change after…
Numbers for the 2010 Census have left Wilkinson County out of federal money. County Commission Chairman, Dennis holder, believes the Census was done incorrectly and plans to challenge the figures. "We really don't feel like we had a complete…
It's been four long years in the waiting, to bring the park back to its original beauty and prestige. Even Congressman Austin Scott stopped by the park today, to help celebrate the hard work put in to the park. Hundreds…
The recovery of copper tubing lands three men in jail. An officer on patrol noticed a suspicious vehicle occupied by, 20 year-old Wymon Curry, Jr. 30 year-old Dennis Gibson and 19 year-old Montavius Holt. An immediate search led the officers to…
Residents in one Baldwin County neighborhood are upset over the possible construction of an affordable housing community. Jef Hogen has lived in the Dunlap Neighborhood for more than 40 years and says he is afraid the complex creation will lower…
Shantrice Danielly is nervously practicing the speech she will give this Friday at the Northeast High School commencement ceremony. Not only is she graduating at the top of her class, but she's one of the first in her family to…
This week is National Police Week, and the Bibb County Sheriff's Office held a special ceremony today to honor those who have died in the line of duty. The names of heroes who have died serving, are etched in stone…
GCSU president, Dorothy Leland will leave Georgia and head west after being named chancellor at UC Merced today. Leland will be one of three chancellors to guide the newest university in California's system. During more than seven years at GeorgiaCollege,…
City Council President Miriam Paris announced her plan to run for Senator Brown's seat when he resigns to run for mayor. Paris, who has been serving as president since 2006, says if elected her main focus will be creating jobs.…
Child identity theft is a growing problem. Unfortunately, it's an issue that could go undetected for years. Dawn Emery of Bonaire wants to make sure her 4-year-old son's identity is safe, but she's not really sure how. "The best thing…
Mayor Robert Reichert honored Jadun McCarthy tonight at Macon City Council. He declared May 17, 2011 Jadun McCarthy Day. The teacher from Northeast High School was honored to be recognized by the city. "I work hard to teach my students…
After serving for two months as an interim representative for Ward 5, council woman Beverly Blake is stepping down. Blake will now be a resident of Ward 1. She is not be allowed to stay in her current position. "What I've learned…
The storms have long passed in Monroe and Lamar Counties, but the recovery from their wake is still a process many families are dealing with every day. Rhonda and Chris Edwards have four children, and they all live next door…
PeachCounty Commissioner Michael Dinkins says he's done nothing wrong in spending the county's money. FormerPeachCounty Commissioner, Jimmy Walker, believes Dinkins has abused spending rights, a move that hurts the county in a tough economic time. "$40-thousand, that should have been…
According to Detective Stacy Sapp with Dublin Police, 43 year old Anthony Holmes was reported missing last week. Holmes' 1998 Black Nissan was found in Jefferson County Monday afternoon. Jefferson County Coroner Edward James says Wadley Police found Holmes' body…
Macon Police conduct a random inspection at a massage parlor and hand out multiple citations. Friday, Police visited Sedona Tanning Salon on Riverside Drive, formerly called Soft Hands Massage and Spa. The employees didn't have proper licenses for performing a…
Macon City Council's Appropriations Committee decided to send the mayor's proposed plan back to the drawing board. The mayor's office and the pension board are having a tough time meeting in the middle. They can't decide how the under-funded general…
Governor Nathan Deal signed state-wide legislation, to allow people to drive specialized golf carts on public roads. The new law will go into effect January 1st, 2012. Golf carts will only be allowed on streets where the speed limit is 35 miles…
Today, the halls of Baldwin High School were quiet as students and staff mourned the loss of 14 year old Devin Simmons. According to the Milledgeville Police Department, Simmons was swimming across the Oconee River Sunday evening. He was halfway…
Mark Sheffield, an Eastman Firefighter, was at work when he heard a 911 call early Sunday morning reporting a massive blaze just 100 yards from his house at 442 Gum Swamp Road. Sheffield says it was a strange feeling hearing…
All eyes and ears were on former speaker of the house Newt Gingrich as he delivered a speech outlining his stances for the presidential campaign of 2012. Jobs were at the forefront of his talk, Ginrich says he doesn't want…
The 2012 presidential candidate Newt Gingrich went to college in Atlanta, taught at the University of West Georgia and represented the state of Georgia in Congress for two decades. On Friday night, middle Georgians welcomed him back. "He's a popular…
Thousands of people and teams are walking for life tonight. The annual Relay for Life kicked off at 6:30 as cancer survivors made their way around the track for the first lap. The fundraiser will be continuing throughout the night…
Governor Nathan Deal signed a bill on Friday, that cracks down on illegal immigration. The legislation will require employers to use a federal database to check the immigration status of new hires. It also authorizes law enforcement to check the…