According to Dillard's Sales Manager Susan Kutay even some of the latest trends are being marked down. Kutay says, "Items that are 40%, 50%, we have price points that end in 99 cents, so we have a lot of great…

Several Macon residents are concerned with the cost of their water bills, that's according to the NAACP. The Macon Branch plans to ask the Macon Water Authority to launch an investigation on water meters, after receiving complaints that water bills…

It takes Houston County deputies less than an hour to track down two bank robbery suspects.  Two armed men robbed the Atlantic Southern Bank in Bonaire on Highway 96, just before 2pm Thursday.  They got away with an undisclosed amount…

ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia judge rejected an air permit allowingthe construction of a coal-fired power plant near Sandersville. Administrative Law Judge Ronit Walker ruled Thursday that stateenvironmental regulators must reconsider the permit issued to thedevelopers of Plant Washington because…

The search for a stolen dirt bike leads to a Methamphetamine lab discovery in Bibb County on Wednesday. Investigators at the Bibb County Sheriff's Office received a tip on possible stolen vehicles. When they arrived at 5100 Newberry Road in…

A Macon Police vehicle was involved in a head-on collision this afternoon at the intersection of Poplar St. and 7th Ave. According to two witness, the driver of a gray SUV attempted to turn on a yellow light and then…

A Roberta man has been shot and killed in Macon's 21st homicide of the year.   The shooting happened, around 7 p.m. at 1887 Rocky Creek Rd. 32-year-old Ronald Howard from 706 Seagler Rd.Roberta, GA, was shot one time in the back. Paramedics…

Macon Police are investigating an armed robbery. It happened Wednesday at the Family Dollar Store on Pio Nono Avenue. According to an MPD news release, at 9pm two men entered the store with guns and demanded money. The suspects then…

FORT STEWART, Ga. (AP) - The Army says a slain Fort Stewart soldier found stabbed near his barracks might have been "the aggressor" in a domestic fight. Fort Stewart officials Wednesday identified the slain soldier as 22-year-old Spc. Alante L.…

Mattel's Video Girl Barbie is one of the hottest toys this holiday season, and it's raising some controversy.  “It's very important of the parents to talk to their children about this particular toy, and what its capabilities are,” says Chief…

Two former Monroe County school board candidates won't face criminal charges, a judge ruled Wednesday.  The ruling requires Willie J. Green and James P. Evans have no contact with each other. Surveillance video from a golf course captured Green striking…

DUBLIN, Ga.  - Laurens County officials say 11 businesses inthe county are closed following gambling raids that led to theseizure of 39 machines. Crime tape surrounded the businesses on Tuesday. Laurens CountySheriff W.A. Harrell and District Attorney Craig Fraser say…

A roundabout may soon be a familiar sight in WestBibbCounty. Tuesday night Georgia Department of Transportation officials gathered at StratfordAcademy to inform the public of the planned project. "She's 91 years old and has lived there for about 60 years…

Macon Mayor Robert Reichert declares December "National Caregivers Month."  This year, it's the 10th anniversary of the national family caregiver support program, which helps educate and give general support for those who take care of their loved ones.   "Whether…

Two men are behind bars after their attempt to cash a stolen check fails.  Macon police say Charles Thomason and Gerren Cunnigan are charged with stealing several personal checks and a flat screen TV from a home on Wesley Circle.…

Frank Shelton had a desire to help others and that's just what he did after retiring from a successful career in business. A decade ago, Shelton founded Perry Volunteer Outreach. People in need living in Perry and south Houston County…

Tuesday, marked the first meeting of the Georgia Music hall of Fame Authority Board after closing the bidding process on December 10th. Athens, Dahlonega, Dunwoody, and Woodstock are the four other cities interested in having the Music Hall relocated to…

Monday night Macon City Council approved the Cherry Blossom Ball Drop for New Year's Eve Council members and local businesses say this year's party is all about keeping the fun, local. “I did not go, I was in Atlanta last…

Monday night the Public Safety Committee of Macon City Council passed an amendment bringing stricter dog regulations. An owner of a dog that inflicts severe injury to a human on public property, and is unprovoked, now has to take precautions.…

A piece of history has made its way to the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins.  An F100 fighter jet flown by General Rick Goddard during the Vietnam War comes to the museum from Massachusetts, where it was on display…

A work of art honoring the 48th Brigade's service is unveiled today.  The painting, done by Larry Selman, commemorates the service of the 48th in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2010.    He says it was inspired by their battlefield and…

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident that left a 78 year old dead inside his car.  John W. Smith was found Wednesday night.    The MonroeCounty man called 911 to report he was trapped.  Emergency crews searched…

The abnormally cold weather has organizations working together to keep residents safe, through The Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency's Be Prepared Campaign. The extreme cold temperatures have forced shelters, like the Macon Outreach, to extend their hours to offer a warm…

Tattnall Square Academy hosted it's annual program to benefit the non-profit organization, "Kids Yule Love." "Kids Yule Love" has been collecting Christmas presents for children in Middle Georgia for nearly 25 years. The founder of the organization Joe Allen says,…

The Perry Area Chamber of Commerce hosted it's 6th Annual State of the Community Luncheon on Monday. The open forum was held at the newly named James Worrall Community Center at Rozar Park and is held to help residents stay…

Representative Bubber Epps said he spent this weekend meeting with House Speaker David Ralston in Athens and has decided to switch to the Republican party.  Democrats and Republicans are meeting in Athens at the Biennial Conference to discuss the upcoming…

Macon Police need your help finding the driver who hit and killed a pedestrian over the weekend. According to investigators, the driver was headed east on Emery Highway and that's where a pedestrian was hit.  Authorities are looking for a…

Two people who sparked a missing persons investigation in June are now facing felony theft charges.  Mary Chafin and Johnny Peacock face charges for stealing a deposit from the business where they worked, and leaving for Mexico. The case is…

Dr. Romain Dallemand will be the new superintendent for the Bibb County School System.  Friday night the Bibb County Board of Education came to an agreement over Dr. Romain Dallemand's contract just after 6 p.m. After close to a month…

Nearly two and a half months ago, more than 30 breaking and entering into automobiles occurred in Perry. Northside Road, Cherokee Road, North Hampton's and Cheshire Subdivisions are the locations of the incidents. They are all within a half mile…

Several middle schools in HoustonCounty are making sure troubled students spend less time in the front office and more time in the classroom learning. Schools like Warner Robins and Huntington Middle are using non-traditional male mentoring programs to get it…

Organizations from Athens, Dahlonega, Dunwoody, Woodstock and Macon have all submitted bid proposals for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame by Friday's 5:00 pm deadline. They had to include a 5-year funding plan, marketing plan and staffing requirements to the…

Three local groups are combining efforts this weekend to help meet Macon residents' basic needs. Phi Beta Sigma's Project Soft Shoes, Alpha Kappa Alpha's Coat Bank, and Square Lodge #378's Clothing Drive are providing shoes, coats, and clothes for what's…

A Bibb County church is hoping Middle Georgia residents take time to visit its living nativity despite the cold weather. Lighthouse Baptist Church at 4770 Sardis Church Road is hosting the Christmas display each night this weekend-- Friday, Saturday, and…

It wasn't the clients they had expected.  Stacey Walker and Phyllis Little were picked up by undercover Macon police officers for selling sex Wednesday night. They were arrested at the corner of Edgewood Avenue and Second Street as part of…

As promised, Macon Mayor Robert Reichert has finally proposed a pay scale for city workers. Higher and more competitive raises are included in that scale, but some workers and city leaders are still against the plan. They argue those with…

Today two men are arrested for the murder of Denzel Clark that happened in November. 20-year-old Vanshun Coleman and 18-year-old Quintarious Foster were arrested Thursday morning. Both men are charged in the murder on Coleman Avenue on November 20. Police…

Thursday Macon Police catch a man leaving a store carrying the cash drawer. 36-year-old Walter Clarence Flanagan, of Stockbridge, was arrested as he was leaving Topline Spirits on Bloomfield Road this morning. A patrol officer heard the burglar alarm and…

  According to a study by medical professionals, nearly 50% of eligible women choose not to get their yearly mammograms.   The study surveyed a database of more than 12 million medical claims. Each woman in the study did in fact…

Two children are still in the hospital after a Hawkinsville house fire last week. Brother and sister, Doug and Kimberly Howard are still being treated at the burn center in Augusta. The Howard's siblings, Sammy Colburn and Joseph Ferry are…

A tip to school administrators at Weaver Middle School prompted them to call Bibb County Campus Police. A parent reported that a child had threatened to bring a gun to school. No weapons were discovered at the school, but an…

A single car crash leaves a Mississippi man dead. It happened last night around 7:40. Bart Pruett was driving southbound on Bloomfield Road, when he hit a silver S-U-V at Bloomfield and Bob-O-Link drive. Pruett left the scene of the accident and…

At the north Macon subdivision, WesleyanGardens, five intake covers were stolen. It's a problem that both the city of Macon and BibbCounty face, and with each cover stolen, more tax dollars go down the drain. "The last several months we've…

Proposals are due Friday for cities wanting to house the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. And the city of Macon will turn in its plan.   Macon could compete with five other sites. Cities like Athens, Albany, Dahlonega, Dunwoody and…

A date is set for a special election to fill the state legislative seat left open when Representative Tony Sellier passed away.  The Fort Valley Republican died last week.      Wednesday Governor Sonny Perdue announced the special election will be…

Centerville Police are looking for the person who robbed the U Save It Pharmacy this morning.  Police are working with management to determine what was stolen.      If you saw any activity near the Pharmacy on Gunn Road between 5am-…

The ex-wife of a local sheriff was arrested Tuesday morning, accused of trying to have him killed. 39-year old Shalon Grimsley is the former wife of Telfair County Sheriff Johnny Smith. The GBI took her into custody after investigating a…

Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is December 6th - 10th. AAA urges senior citizens and their families to talk about the challenges that come with driving as you get older. 89-year-old Pearlie Pyles turned in her keys at age 85.…

ATLANTA - The Georgia Board of Natural Resources has recommended buying 10,000 acres of land for the Oaky Woods Wildlife Management Area. The board voted 11-6 on Tuesday to approve acquiring land it now leases in Houston County from Oaky…

14-year-old Monica Kristina Gonzalez was last seen Saturday night at her home in Rochelle, the police chief said. Her mother says she left on her own accord with a family friend, 23-year-old Jefte Olmeda. He's wanted by police for interfering with…