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…
A black bear was caught on security camera at the downtown Macon Fickling and Co. building around 2:00 a.m. Thursday. D.N.R. Wildlife Biologist Greg Balkcom says, he's heard of bears coming into cities before. Balkcom judges from the time of year, it is…
A Warner Robins woman is warning Galleria Mall shoppers to be careful after a man exposed himself to her in the middle of the afternoon. The woman, who would only identify herself as Jessica, says the incident happened Wednesday around…
Today, the Washington Memorial Public Library celebrated a $1 million renovation. With the help of the Bibb County Commission and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the library is now moving with Macon toward the future of technology.…
While some may welcome the heat of Georgia, most people don't welcome the bugs that look to move inside our homes when the sun is beating down. Add that to our lack of rain lately, and bugs are really in…
27 year old Andrew Lyons was pulled over by Warner Robins police last night, when it was discovered he had two outstanding warrants. Just hours before, Lyons shot 25 year old Daniel Turner, after the two got into an argument…
Aldi grocery store opened its doors today. The store features discount prices for what employees say are quality products. Aldi also prides itself on being environmentally friendly. The store does have plastic bags available for 11 cents each, but workers…
Today, the American Red Cross of Central Georgia honored those who dedicate their lives to helping others. A special breakfast was held at Macon State College to recognize 12 individuals who are considered to be outstanding citizens in Middle Georgia.…
People in the neighborhood called him, Lucky. Residents on Monroe Street say instead of rescuing the dog, animal control just left him to die. "I was shocked at the attitude that particularly the animal control officers had. It appeared to…
Today Middle Georgia took part in the traditional torch relay, passing along the "flame of hope". The torch began it's journey in Columbia County and made it's way through Bibb and Houston County today. "I hope they get it up…
Macon faces financial challenges like funding a new employee pay scale and helping a struggling employee pension fund. After the mayor's presentation of the 2012 budget to city council, many believe we're headed in the right direction, at least for…
A celebration was held to dedicate the expansion of The Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville. The ceremony marks the completion of the second phase of construction. This phase expands the cemetery by about 10 acres, and allows for nearly…
Local health professionals are celebrating National Stroke Awareness Month by educating the public on the devastating effects of strokes. Today people at Central Georgia Rehabilitation Hospital learned what it is like to walk in a survivors shoes. "It's really heavy…
Her son was shot in the stomach last week and now Barbara Rouse, the mother of 12-year-old Terrence, doesn't know where the two will live after their hospital visit is over. "I got to have my stuff out of the…
The city of Warner Robins can expect to see some changes. On Monday, Bill Douglas was elected to serve as Warner Robins Redevelopment Agency Chairman. According to Douglas, the law enforcement center is the first project on the agenda. "We've…
Northeast High School's English teacher, Jadun McCarthy, has been named Georgia's Teacher of the Year. The six year veteran, is a product of Northeast High School, and says it's the teachers who taught him, that motivated him to come back to his…
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority Board voted to postpone any decision on the museum's future for another 2 weeks. In a 5 to 2 vote, members decided to give Macon another chance to revise a plan to…
Triumph Aero-Structures 'Vought Aircraft Division', will add on 250 jobs, with the expansion of its facility in Milledgeville. Triumph Aero-Structures will invest nearly 17 milion dollars to expand the plant building by nearly 60,000 square feet. The building is already more…