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A late-night shooting at Freedom Park in Macon left a man dead, and investigators are now searching for answers.

Crime

Death Investigation Underway After Man Found Shot at Freedom Park

by B.T. ClarkMay 13, 2025

A pedestrian died Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle on I-75 in Bibb County. The fatal collision occurred just before 6:00 a.m. near the Pio Nono Avenue on-ramp. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a 34-year-old man driving a 2008 Honda Accord northbound on I-75 hit the pedestrian who was walking in the travel lane. The driver reportedly did not see the person walking on the interstate.

Traffic & Transportation

Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Crash on I-75 in Macon

by B.T. ClarkMay 11, 2025

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is still searching for 38-year-old Heather Marie Thompson, who disappeared September 26 from the Cordele Avenue and Riggins Mill Road area of Macon.

Search Underway For Missing Macon Woman Last Seen In September

by B.T. ClarkMay 9, 2025

Ambulance in motion

Traffic & Transportation

Motorcycle Rider Killed in Early Morning Crash in Macon

by B.T. ClarkApril 29, 2025

What We Know: Deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3000 block of Bloomfield Drive after someone called the Macon-Bibb Emergency 911 Center just after 10 a.m. about a shooting. When deputies arrived, they found both victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics rushed the two to a hospital, where medical staff reported their conditions as critical but stable.

Crime

Two Young Adults Shot on Bloomfield Drive in Macon

by B.T. ClarkApril 22, 2025April 22, 2025

The hills of Washington Park are alive with cheers and competition today. The Magnolia Soap Box Derby is back..

The Magnolia Soap Box Derby is Today in Macon

by B.T. ClarkApril 12, 2025April 12, 2025

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