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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

The Details: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting sparked calls to 911 Monday afternoon. Deputies arrived to find the male victim needing immediate care, while the second victim had already been taken to the hospital in a private car.

Crime

Broad Daylight Shooting on Main Street in Macon: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkDecember 30, 2024

A 37-year-old man from Soperton died early Saturday morning after a crash on I-16 West, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

Traffic & Transportation

Man Killed in Bibb County Crash on I-16

by B.T. ClarkDecember 21, 2024

A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle late Wednesday night near Rose’s Shopping Center on Pio Nono Avenue in Macon, prompting an investigation by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

Traffic & Transportation

Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run in Bibb County

by B.T. ClarkDecember 19, 2024

A collision involving three vehicles at the intersection of Pio Nono Avenue and Eisenhower Parkway early Sunday morning resulted in the death of a man and sent another driver to the hospital. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash.

Traffic & Transportation

3 Car Fatal Crash Claims Life in Bibb County

by B.T. ClarkDecember 15, 2024

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Saturday morning shooting on Fort Hill Street that left two men injured. Deputies were dispatched just before 11 a.m. following reports of gunfire in the 1000 block of the street.

Crime

Two Men Injured in Bibb County Double Shooting

by B.T. ClarkDecember 14, 2024December 14, 2024

A 24-year-old man from Byron has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at the Green Meadows apartments on Log Cabin Drive.

Crime

Suspect Arrested in Log Cabin Drive Shooting Investigation

by B.T. ClarkDecember 13, 2024December 13, 2024

Georgia cities Atlanta, Macon, Savannah, Columbus, and Augusta are among the areas where residents are most likely to rely on pawnshop loans for quick cash, according to a recent study by BadCredit.org.

These 5 Georgia Cities Are Pawn Shop Hotspots

by B.T. ClarkDecember 11, 2024

The University of Georgia Alumni Association released the 2025 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates. The program, organized by the Division of Development & Alumni Relations, celebrates 15 years of honoring alumni and their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Top 100 UGA Alumni Businesses of 2025 Revealed

by Rachel Andrews | UGA TodayDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

A fugitive wanted in Alabama and three others were arrested Thursday afternoon during a raid at a Bibb County home that uncovered drugs, illegal firearms, and a Glock Sear switch—an illegal device that converts handguns into machine guns.

Crime

Fugitive Among Four Arrested in Bibb County Drug and Firearm Raid

by B.T. ClarkDecember 6, 2024December 6, 2024