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🔒 Overview: Macon-Bibb County mayoral candidate Shekita Maxwell faces charges after a dispute at an apartment complex.

Macon-Bibb Mayoral Candidate Charged with Battery and Obstruction

by Thom ChandlerMarch 19, 2024March 19, 2024

The Gist: A dispute on Maynard Street in Macon leads to a shooting, resulting in one fatality and one injury.

Crime

Police Investigate Fatal St. Patrick’s Day Shooting in Macon

by Thom ChandlerMarch 17, 2024March 17, 2024

A recent incident involving the safe removal and relocation of a Timber rattlesnake from a residential area by sheriff's Animal Enforcement Officer Rebecca Galeazzo serves as a reminder that as we emerge from our homes in warmer temperatures, our forked-tongued neighbors are also emerging from their holes.

The Weather in Georgia is Getting Warmer and The Rattlesnakes are Out

by Thom ChandlerMarch 9, 2024March 9, 2024

🔍 The Gist: A second suspect, Mycco Vachion Gray, was apprehended in connection to the fatal shooting of Ronnie Albea in a Walmart parking lot in 2022.

Crime

New Arrest in Fatal Shooting in Bibb County Walmart Parking Lot

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

🔍 The Gist: Authorities in Bibb County are requesting public assistance to identify a suspect involved in an armed robbery at Woodspring Suites.

Crime

Bibb County Law Enforcement Needs Your Help to Identify Armed Robbery Suspect

by Thom ChandlerMarch 5, 2024March 5, 2024

The Macon Water Authority invites the community to the Annual Kids Fishing Derby, a free event scheduled for this Saturday at Javors Lucas Lake, located at 150 Broach Lane in Macon. The event aims to provide a fun and engaging outdoor activity for families, encouraging children to enjoy fishing in a supportive environment.

Macon Water Authority Hosts Annual Kids Fishing Derby This Saturday

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 27, 2024February 27, 2024

The Gist: A 25-year-old Florida man was killed early Saturday morning when his vehicle overturned on Avondale Mill Road.

Traffic & Transportation

25-year-old Florida Man Dies in Overturned Vehicle Crash in Bibb County

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 24, 2024February 24, 2024

The Gist: In an effort to retain deputies and remain competitive, the Sheriff of Bibb County, Georgia, has asked for a 6% salary increase for the office's staff.

Crime

Should Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputies Get a Pay Raise?

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 19, 2024February 19, 2024

🔍 The Gist: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has reported that Tracey Chatman, age 50, was last seen on February 2, 2024, and is now officially missing.

Community Alert: Bibb County Sheriff Seeks Help Finding Missing Person, Tracey Chatman

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 6, 2024February 6, 2024

🔍 The Details: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, on January 31, 2024, apprehended the suspect, a local Macon teenager, linking him to the death of Brown. The incident, which occurred in November last year, involved a shooting that resulted in Brown's death from a single gunshot wound. This breakthrough in the case not only addresses the murder but also ties the teenager to three counts of aggravated assault from a separate January 2024 incident on Tela Place.

Crime

Teen Arrested in Connection with 50-year-old Macon Man’s Murder

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 31, 2024January 31, 2024

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Crime

Tragic Discovery in Bibb County: Man Found Fatally Stabbed

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 23, 2024January 23, 2024

🏠 The Gist: In a startling incident, a man was found dead in a chimney in Bibb County, leading to an investigation by local authorities.

A Body Was Found in A Chimney in Bibb County

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 20, 2024January 20, 2024

The Gist: In the early hours Sunday morning, a 42-year-old man was fatally shot in the 1000 block of Triple Hill Drive in Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting.

Crime

42-year-old Man Fatally Shot in Macon Early Sunday Morning

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 14, 2024January 14, 2024

The Gist: A human hip bone was discovered in a vacant field on Hawaiian Village Dr. in Bibb County, reported by a local citizen. Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputies and investigators have initiated an investigation into the incident.

Crime

Human Hip Bone Found in Bibb County Field: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 12, 2024January 12, 2024

🚓 The Gist: A 21-year-old man was arrested for aggravated assault after shooting a driver in the parking lot of a Walmart in Bibb County, near Macon.

Crime

Arrest Made in Shooting of Man in Bibb County Walmart Parking Lot

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 6, 2024January 6, 2024

The Gist: A 66-year-old inmate died at Central State Prison in Macon on Christmas Day.

Crime

Inmate Death at Central State Prison on Christmas Day: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerDecember 26, 2023December 26, 2023

The Gist: On Christmas Eve, a Macon man was arrested in connection with the homicide of Artice Pettigrew in Bibb County, Georgia, with a significant impact on the community during the holiday season.

Crime

Arrests Made After a Body Was Found in Macon on Christmas Eve

by Thom ChandlerDecember 25, 2023December 25, 2023

On Christmas Eve 2023, Macon, Georgia, will be abuzz with a variety of church services, each offering unique experiences to celebrate the festive season.

Christmas Eve Church Services in Macon in 2023

by Thom ChandlerDecember 22, 2023December 22, 2023

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