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A 44-year-old woman from Twiggs County, identified as D’Mya Clark, was killed in a crash Wednesday morning on Jeffersonville Road in Bibb County. The accident, involving a Dodge Caravan and a semi-tractor trailer, occurred near Finneydale Drive at approximately 10:25 a.m.

Traffic & Transportation

Twiggs County Woman Killed in Collision With Tractor Trailer in Macon

by B.T. ClarkNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

Police chased the fleeing car through the streets of the city

Crime

Two Teens Arrested in Macon on Stolen Vehicle and Firearms Charges

by Crime ReportsNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024

Skeleton Crew Bones Up on Christmas Fun: We love a good law enforcement facebook post around here and last night the Tybee Island Police Department gave us an image and a song. Enjoy!

Around Georgia: Humerus Hijinks With The Tybee Island Police

by B.T. ClarkNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024

Stylish woman with shopping bags in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan.

Holiday Safety Tips: Shop Smart and Stay Secure

by B.T. ClarkNovember 22, 2024November 22, 2024

A crackdown on sex trafficking in Macon and Bibb County has resulted in 13 arrests during Operation Macon Plays, a proactive investigation targeting traffickers and commercial sex buyers.

Crime

Operation Macon Plays Leads to 13 Sex Trafficking Arrests in Bibb County

by B.T. ClarkNovember 19, 2024November 19, 2024

Railway

Traffic & Transportation

76-Year-Old Macon Woman Dies Following Train Collision

by B.T. ClarkNovember 18, 2024November 18, 2024

A 32-year-old man is in critical condition following a shooting early Sunday morning on Rogers Avenue near Rogers Place in Macon, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reports. The shooting was reported to Macon-Bibb Emergency-911 at approximately 3:30 a.m.

Crime

Man in Critical Condition After Rogers Avenue Shooting in Macon

by B.T. ClarkNovember 17, 2024November 17, 2024

A 76-year-old woman is in critical condition after her SUV was struck by a train on Tucker Road near Forsyth Road in Macon Friday afternoon. Witnesses say the train crossing gate came down on her vehicle, leaving her unable to escape the path of the oncoming train.

Traffic & Transportation

76-Year-Old Woman Critically Injured in Train Collision in Georgia

by B.T. ClarkNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Roy Reese

Help Find a Missing Georgia Man with Dementia

by B.T. ClarkNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024

The Associated Press called the race shortly before 10:30 p.m. on election night. With 29 of 30 precincts reported, Bishop was in the lead with just under 56% of the vote, according to unofficial election results.

Election Night: Bishop Returns to Congress and Brian Jack is Going to Congress

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderNovember 5, 2024November 5, 2024

Former President Donald Trump devoted much of his final campaign rally in Georgia Sunday night to illegal immigration.

Trump Hits Hard on Immigration in Macon

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 3, 2024November 3, 2024

As Election Day nears, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning in Georgia to secure urban and rural voter support. Harris focuses on healthcare and education in Atlanta, while Trump emphasizes border security and economy in Macon. Georgia's swing state status makes this battle crucial for the election's national outcome.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Will Both Be in Georgia This Weekend

by Thom ChandlerNovember 2, 2024November 2, 2024

With the origins of Macon tracing back to 1806, the city is a place steeped in history. And it’s also rumored to be home to a few ghostly residents. From grand old mansions to historic forts, these eerie locations offer a glimpse into the city’s past and a chance to experience the supernatural. Whether you’re a believer in the paranormal or simply looking for a thrilling adventure, these five Macon haunts are sure to leave a lasting impression.

5 Macon Historical Haunts

by Lenka Anuraj | Murphy CenterOctober 25, 2024October 25, 2024

Roadside construction warning signs

Traffic & Transportation

I-75 Alert: What to Expect from Overnight Ramp Closures

by Thom ChandlerOctober 23, 2024October 23, 2024

Authorities in Macon have arrested 42-year-old Roy Deon Thornton III in connection with two murder investigations from September. Thornton faces charges linked to a decomposing body found on Emery Highway Lane and the fatal shooting of Tavarus Hunter at an Exxon gas station. He is currently held without bond.

Arrest Made in Two Macon Murder Investigations

by Thom ChandlerOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

Historic Grant’s Lounge in Macon is considered the original home of Southern Rock and has remained a stable fixture in the music scene for over 50 years. According to the Historical Marker Database, Grant’s Lounge was founded in 1971 by Ed Grant Sr., becoming Macon’s first genuinely integrated bar. Grant’s grew in popularity alongside Capricorn Records, an independent recording studio that helped capture and define the voices and genre of Southern Rock. Bands often auditioned for Capricorn Records at Grant’s Lounge, which gave many musicians, bands, and artists, now considered music legends, a start in the industry. Grant’s Lounge remains open to this day and hosts bands and artists of all genres, including Rock, Southern Rock, R&B, Country, Jazz, Blues, and Bluegrass.

5 Big Southern Rock Bands & Musicians who played Grant’s Lounge

by Karaline Houston | Murphy CenterOctober 20, 2024October 20, 2024

Authorities are searching for John Paul Battle Jr., 40, connected to the fatal collision that killed three-year-old Royal Rhodes in Macon on October 14. The child was found unresponsive on Riverside Drive. Investigators seek public assistance in locating Battle. Information can be reported to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers.

Crime

Suspect Sought in Fatal Hit-and-Run that Killed 3-Year-Old in Macon

by Thom ChandlerOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024