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MACON -- The Macon Film Festival will conclude with a screening of "STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.," a documentary celebrating the influential Stax Records and its artists, including Macon-born soul legend Otis Redding. The screening will take place at The Douglass Theatre on August 18 at 7:45 p.m., featuring the first two episodes of the series. Director and producer Jamila Wignot will be in attendance.

Macon Film Festival to Close with ‘STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.’ Screening

by Hannah Grace HaggardJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred just after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Crime

Fatal Shooting at Macon Gas Station Under Investigation

by Thom ChandlerJuly 21, 2024July 21, 2024

Steven Craig Johnson, 70, thought he had escaped justice. On Tuesday afternoon, his three-decade run of the Oregon fugitive came to an abrupt end in Macon. The arrest, a culmination of years of dogged pursuit, closed a cold case that had puzzled law enforcement since 1994.

Crime

Fugitive Using Child’s Identity Caught in Georgia After 30 Years on the Run

by Thom ChandlerJuly 20, 2024July 20, 2024

Police siren

Crime

4 Teens and 2 Children Injured After High-Speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle in Macon

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2024

high contrast image of a crime scene

In The News, Newsflash

‘Sickening Abuse:’ $5,000 Reward For Information About Severely Injured Puppy Thrown from Bridge in Macon

by Thom ChandlerJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

🌍 The Big Picture: High-speed chases like this one occur frequently across the United States, often leading to accidents and fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The S.R.T. Unit's quick action in this instance is part of the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address such situations.

Crime

High-Speed Chase in Bibb County Ends in Arrest After Suspect Targets Deputy

by Thom ChandlerJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

Some voters in Bibb County were recently required to prove their residency following allegations of false addresses.

Bibb County Voters Must Prove Residency Under New Georgia Law

by Thom ChandlerJuly 4, 2024July 4, 2024

This afternoon, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department's Station 3 added another heroic tale to their day. Using Ladder 3, they rescued a frightened cat stranded in a tree, marking their second animal rescue of the day.

Macon-Bibb Firefighters Rescue Kitten Stuck in Tree on July 4th

by Thom ChandlerJuly 4, 2024July 4, 2024

Earlier today, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department's Engine #11 crew efficiently extinguished a small brush fire along a roadside.

Fire

Cigarette Butt Causes Brush Fire Along Macon Roadside

by Thom ChandlerJune 23, 2024June 23, 2024

A charitable food distribution in Macon drew hundreds of people Friday.

Hundreds of Georgians Waited Hours for Free Food in Macon

by Grant Blankenship | GA TodayJune 22, 2024June 22, 2024

Jack in the Box Inc, a major player in the quick-service restaurant industry, is set to open 15 new locations in Georgia, marking its entry into the Peach State. This expansion is a part of the company's ongoing growth in the Southeastern United States.

Food

Jack in the Box is Coming to Georgia: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJune 21, 2024June 21, 2024

A man drowned while rescuing children at the Ocmulgee River Riverwalk on Friday afternoon. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources responded to the scene following reports of a possible drowning.

Georgia Man Drowns Trying to Rescue Children in Macon

by Thom ChandlerJune 21, 2024June 21, 2024

In 2022, the National Republican Congressional Committee targeted Bishop’s seat as one it would attempt to flip that year. But in the end, Bishop handily won reelection by nearly 10 percentage points. The seat is not on the NRCC’s list of targets for this year.

Your Government

Election Results: Former Trump Official Defeats Convicted January 6 Rioter

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024

📰 The Gist: A shooting late Monday night on Napier Avenue in Macon resulted in the death of Teresa McKenney and injuries to three other victims.

Crime

Fatal Shooting on Napier Avenue in Macon Leaves One Dead and 3 Injured

by Thom ChandlerJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024

The Gist: Human remains were discovered in a crawl space under a vacant residence in the 1600 block of Pio Nono Lane in Bibb County on Monday afternoon. The unsettling find was reported to authorities just after 1 p.m. by the property owner.

Crime

Grim Discovery: Child’s Remains Found Under Vacant Georgia Home

by Thom ChandlerJune 17, 2024June 17, 2024

🚗 The Gist: The Bibb County Sheriff's Outreach Section is providing free defensive driving classes for teenagers aged 15 to 20 during the month of July.

Free Defensive Driving Classes Offered for Bibb County Teen Drivers

by Thom ChandlerJune 11, 2024June 11, 2024

traffic, lights, highway

Crime

Watch: High-Speed Chase in Bibb County

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2024June 7, 2024

🤝 The Gist: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is introducing "Operation Safer Together," a new initiative that allows residents to register their exterior monitoring devices, including doorbell cameras and Ring and Nest cameras, enabling investigators to request footage if a crime occurs in the area.

Crime

Can Registering Your Smart Doorbell With Bibb County Law Enforcement Keep You Safe?

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2024June 7, 2024

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