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A large oak tree has fallen across Zebulon Road, forcing officials to close the section between Madison Subdivision and Powers Plantation. Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies now direct drivers to find alternate routes while crews work to remove the tree.

Traffic & Transportation

Fallen Oak Tree Closes Zebulon Road in Macon

by B.T. ClarkApril 11, 2025

Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recently inducted its largest-ever group of students into the Phi Beta Kappa Society, marking a milestone for the university's chapter.

Mercer University Welcomes 46 Students into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

by B.T. ClarkApril 9, 2025

A Macon woman faces multiple charges after police say she abandoned her newborn son in a trash bag, leaving the infant outside for hours before he was discovered by chance.

Crime

Georgia Woman Charged After Newborn Baby Found in Trash Bag on Porch

by B.T. ClarkApril 2, 2025

A predawn collision on Mercer University Drive Thursday morning left one man dead and three others fighting for their lives after two vehicles slammed into each other near a busy Macon intersection.

Traffic & Transportation

Head-On Crash Claims Life of Macon Man and Leaves 9-Year-Old Among Critically Injured

by B.T. ClarkMarch 20, 2025

Delta Air Lines, one of the world’s largest carriers, is marking a monumental milestone—100 years in business. The airline, which has called Atlanta home for more than eight decades, is celebrating its deep roots in Georgia and its journey from a small crop-dusting operation to a global aviation leader.

Georgia Staples

Delta Air Lines Celebrates A Century in The Skies

by B.T. ClarkMarch 3, 2025

Four Central Georgia post offices left residents waiting weeks for critical mail, including bills and packages, according to a new federal audit. The worst offender? Warner Robins, where nearly 800 packages sat undelivered.

Four Georgia Post Offices Failed to Meet Federal Standards

by News DeskFebruary 22, 2025February 22, 2025

A 60-year-old man died Thursday afternoon after collapsing in his cell at the Bibb County Jail.

60-Year-Old Inmate Dies at Bibb County Jail

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 20, 2025

Money problems and staff cuts threaten a plan to turn Macon's Ocmulgee Mounds into Georgia's first national park.

How Could Trump Cuts Impact The Push For Georgia’s First National Park?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 18, 2025February 18, 2025

A mother caring for her sick child in a cozy bedroom setting, emphasizing love and comfort.

Flu Cases ‘Worst in 15 Years,’ Macon Health Officials Say

by Liz Fabian | Civic Journalism Senior FellowFebruary 17, 2025February 17, 2025

Railway

Man Killed by Train in Downtown Macon

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 13, 2025February 13, 2025

Shoppers at a Lowe’s in Macon had a frightening morning when gunfire broke out in the store’s parking lot.

Crime

Gunfire Erupts Outside Macon Lowe’s

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 5, 2025

A 43-year-old Macon women was previously thought to have been stabbed, but autopsy results conclude she was hit by a vehicle.

Crime

Deputies Mistake Hit and Run Victim for Stabbing Victim: What We Know

by Poesy YoungJanuary 29, 2025January 29, 2025

A man was shot and killed late Saturday night in Macon’s 3900 block of Hattie Drive, and authorities are asking for the public’s help as they investigate what happened.

Crime

31-Year-Old Shot in Macon: Authorities Seek Information

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 26, 2025January 26, 2025

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has issued an urgent travel advisory as snow and ice have created dangerous road conditions. I-75, both northbound and southbound, along with I-475, are currently unsafe for travel. The Georgia Department of Transportation is working to clear and reopen the roads, but officials cannot estimate when conditions will improve.

Severe Winter Conditions Close Major Highways in Bibb County

by Traffic ReportsJanuary 22, 2025January 22, 2025

A 43-year-old woman has died after being stabbed near the 4900 block of Bloomfield Road in Macon.

Crime

Woman Fatally Stabbed in Macon

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 19, 2025January 19, 2025

A Bibb County deputy is now facing serious charges after an investigation revealed contraband was smuggled into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.

Crime

Bibb County Deputy Arrested

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 10, 2025

Macon-Bibb County rang in the New Year with a dramatic start, demolishing the long-vacant Ramada Hotel in downtown Macon through a controlled implosion.

Photo Gallery: Macon Rings in New Year With Downtown Hotel Implosion

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 1, 2025January 1, 2025

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