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The Wilkinson County School community is mourning the loss of Mrs. Genova Shinholster Smith, a cherished member of the nutrition department at the Wilkinson County Primary/Elementary School.

Wilkinson County Primary School Mourns Loss of Beloved Lunch lady

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 17, 2024February 17, 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

A newly released study of options for moving freight through Georgia by the state Department of Transportation (DOT) has concluded that a plan to build the Peach State’s first interstate highway since the 1960s would not be a good return on investment.

Traffic & Transportation

Georgia Transportation Officials Say Interstate Between Columbus and Augusta Isn’t a Good Deal

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 26, 2024

🚔 The Gist: Pineview, Georgia's Mayor, Brandon Holt, faces 75 charges of theft, shocking the small community.

Crime

Georgia Mayor’s Arrest Shocks Small Town

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 23, 2024January 23, 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: If you're in Laurens County and want to make a real difference in your community, the 2024 county elections are your chance to step up. Here’s the lowdown on the qualifying fees for the various county offices.

Your Government

Want to Run for Office in Laurens County? Here’s What You Need to Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 11, 2024January 11, 2024

🌧️ The Gist: Milledgeville in Baldwin County is facing significant disruptions due to today's extreme weather, with numerous trees downed and roads flooded, notably on Bonner Road and at 140 Bell Ave.

Downed Trees Make Travel Hazardous in Baldwin County

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 9, 2024January 9, 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 Details: Responding to a report of a stolen drainpipe and gate at a McMullen Road residence, Monroe County Sheriff's Deputies traced the items to a location on Boxankle Road. Their investigation revealed more than initially reported: a stolen ATV from Bibb County, a stolen U-Haul trailer, and 32 grams of meth.

Crime

Thieves Steal Drainpipe and Gate, Then Get Busted for Meth

by Thom ChandlerDecember 28, 2023December 28, 2023

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

Travaris Freeman was fired from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office for failing to maintain jail security, leading to a significant jailbreak.

Crime

Bibb County Deputy Fired in Aftermath of Jailbreak

by Thom ChandlerDecember 21, 2023December 21, 2023

In a joint operation, the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office and Bleckley County Sheriff's Office successfully located a stolen ATV on December 11, hidden in woods near a suspect's residence.

Crime

Stolen ATV Recovered in Twiggs County

by Thom ChandlerDecember 18, 2023December 18, 2023