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In the early hours of Thursday, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a suspect in connection with an armed carjacking on Anthony Road.
Posted inCrime

Masked Carjacker Nabbed in Early Morning Pursuit in Macon

by Thom ChandlerAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024
The Macon Film Festival will screen the Emmy-nominated documentary "The South Got Something to Say" at the Douglass Theatre on August 18. This event will feature a Q&A session with directors Ryon and Tyson Horne and writer Byron Horne, providing insight into the film's creation and impact.
Posted inEntertainment

Macon Film Festival to Showcase ‘The South Got Something to Say,’ Celebrating Atlanta’s Hip-Hop Scene

by Thom ChandlerAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024
A man was critically injured in a shooting Thursday morning on the 2400 block of Holland Drive in Bibb County. Deputies from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene after a 911 call reported a person down.
Posted inCrime

Shooting on Holland Drive in Bibb County: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerAugust 1, 2024August 1, 2024
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.
Posted inEntertainment

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.
Posted inCrime

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.
Posted inCrime

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

by Thom ChandlerJuly 20, 2024July 20, 2024
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4 Teens and 2 Children Injured After High-Speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle in Macon

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2024
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Posted inIn 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.
Posted inCrime

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.
Posted inIn The News

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.
Posted inLocal Heroes

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.
Posted inFire

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.
Posted inLocal Heroes

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.
Posted inFood

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.
Posted inLocal Heroes

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.
Posted inYour 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.
Posted inCrime

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.
Posted inCrime

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

by Thom ChandlerJune 17, 2024June 17, 2024

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