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A Bibb County jail inmate with "extensive medical history" was found unresponsive early this morning and pronounced dead, launching an internal investigation.

Crime

Inmate Found Dead at Bibb County Jail

by B.T. ClarkApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025

Ambulance in motion

Traffic & Transportation

Motorcycle Rider Killed in Early Morning Crash in Macon

by B.T. ClarkApril 29, 2025

If you live in the southern part of Perry, you may have noticed your water is not running as usual. Crews are working right now to fix a water main problem that is causing service disruptions across several neighborhoods.

Water Main Issue Disrupts Service For South Perry Residents

by B.T. ClarkApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025

A GMC Yukon crashed into a Twiggs County patrol deputy's Ford F-150 pickup truck after running a stop sign at the Exit 24 ramp off westbound I-16 on April 16 at 11:11 p.m.

Traffic & Transportation

Photos: Sleeping Driver’s Car Slams Into Georgia Deputy Patrol Vehicle

by B.T. ClarkApril 20, 2025April 20, 2025

The hills of Washington Park are alive with cheers and competition today. The Magnolia Soap Box Derby is back..

The Magnolia Soap Box Derby is Today in Macon

by B.T. ClarkApril 12, 2025April 12, 2025

A large oak tree has fallen across Zebulon Road, forcing officials to close the section between Madison Subdivision and Powers Plantation. Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies now direct drivers to find alternate routes while crews work to remove the tree.

Traffic & Transportation

Fallen Oak Tree Closes Zebulon Road in Macon

by B.T. ClarkApril 11, 2025

The value of traditional education can vary widely across the country. While a college degree has long been viewed as a critical step toward the American dream, growing costs have led many students to reconsider the return-on-investment of higher education. Meanwhile, local economies and individual circumstances can push others toward learning a trade or entering the workforce early.

These Are The Most Uneducated Counties in Georgia

by StackerApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025

Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recently inducted its largest-ever group of students into the Phi Beta Kappa Society, marking a milestone for the university's chapter.

Mercer University Welcomes 46 Students into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

by B.T. ClarkApril 9, 2025

A Macon woman faces multiple charges after police say she abandoned her newborn son in a trash bag, leaving the infant outside for hours before he was discovered by chance.

Crime

Georgia Woman Charged After Newborn Baby Found in Trash Bag on Porch

by B.T. ClarkApril 2, 2025

A predawn collision on Mercer University Drive Thursday morning left one man dead and three others fighting for their lives after two vehicles slammed into each other near a busy Macon intersection.

Traffic & Transportation

Head-On Crash Claims Life of Macon Man and Leaves 9-Year-Old Among Critically Injured

by B.T. ClarkMarch 20, 2025

A 2-year-old girl is safe after being taken from Georgia to New Jersey in what authorities call a coordinated kidnapping involving a parent and grandmothers.

Crime

Four Arrested In Georgia Toddler Kidnapping

by B.T. ClarkMarch 18, 2025March 18, 2025

State officials have closed Forsyth Methodist Church's Caring for Kids daycare after disturbing allegations surfaced about child mistreatment. The emergency shutdown follows an employee's arrest for giving toddlers Benadryl without parental consent.

Crime

Georgia Church Daycare Shut Down After Employee Drugged Toddlers With Benadryl

by B.T. ClarkMarch 18, 2025March 18, 2025

An Atlanta teacher's body has been discovered in Lake Oconee after a 28-day search that ended this weekend. Gary Jones was found by a specialized underwater recovery team.

Missing Georgia Teacher’s Body Found After Month-Long Lake Search

by B.T. ClarkMarch 9, 2025March 9, 2025

Child Poverty

Your Government

3 Georgia Mayors Join Fight to Save Child Hunger Programs

by B.T. ClarkMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025

Representatives of Georgia manufacturers asked state lawmakers Tuesday to pass legislation shielding them from lawsuits brought by victims of contamination from "forever chemicals" - known as PFAS - in their water.

Representing You

Will Georgia Lawmakers Side With Big Business and Against Clean Water?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025