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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

A smoke shop owner, Christopher Davis, has been arrested for the assault of a 65-year-old homeless woman in Warner Robins, raising significant safety concerns within the community. Facing multiple charges, he allegedly attacked her outside his store, prompting discussions about homelessness and the need for better protection of vulnerable populations.

Crime

Warner Robins Smoke Shop Owner Arrested in Brutal Assault of Homeless Woman

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

A 23-year-old man from Houston County lost his life following a motorcycle crash in Bonaire on Friday afternoon.

Traffic & Transportation

23-Year-Old Houston County Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident

by Thom ChandlerOctober 18, 2024October 18, 2024

Cullen Talton, Houston County Sheriff for nearly 52 years, has entered hospice care, marking the end of an era in Georgia law enforcement. Talton, 92, is the longest-serving sheriff in the United States, and his health decline was announced at the Georgia Sheriff’s Association’s annual luncheon.

America’s Longest-Serving Sheriff Enters Hospice at Age 92

by Thom ChandlerOctober 17, 2024October 17, 2024

Monroe County is set to welcome Georgia's fourth Buc-ee's, a 74,000-square-foot store that aims to create around 200 jobs and attract approximately 100,000 weekly visitors. Located near I-75 and Rumble Road, it promises significant economic benefits through increased local spending and enhanced transportation amenities with 120 fueling stations.

Buc-ee’s Eyes a Fourth Georgia Location

by Thom ChandlerOctober 15, 2024October 15, 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

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a three-year-old child found near a hotel on Riverside Drive early Monday morning. The boy was pronounced dead after deputies determined he had been struck by an unidentified vehicle.

3-Year-Old Killed in Hit-and-Run in Macon

by Thom ChandlerOctober 14, 2024October 14, 2024

A man found shot inside a home on Spencer Circle died Monday afternoon, as Bibb County investigators work to piece together what happened.

Crime

Man Shot Inside Macon Home Dies at Hospital

by Thom ChandlerOctober 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Police lights by night

Crime

Charges Dropped in 2021 Macon Hit-and-Run Death of Irene Stubbs: Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

Warner Robins police arrested a 51-year-old man Friday afternoon after a vehicle pursuit that followed an alleged attempt to set a car on fire with two children inside.

Crime

Georgia Man Arrested After Attempting to Set Vehicle on Fire With Children Inside

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 27, 2024September 27, 2024

Warner Robins had its own cheeky way of getting residents to take Hurricane Helene seriously with a social media post that said, “All Warner Robins Waffle House locations are now closed.”

Waffle House Locations in Warner Robins Are Closed Ahead of Hurricane Helene

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 27, 2024September 27, 2024

Heavy rain

Sandbags in Warner Robins? Hurricane Helene Prep Gets Serious

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 26, 2024September 26, 2024

Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance has canceled his first planned campaign stop in Macon due to safety concerns over Hurricane Helene.

Threat of Hurricane Helene Keeps JD Vance Out of Georgia

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 25, 2024September 25, 2024

A Mercer University student has died after collapsing during an intramural soccer game Monday night in Macon. The student, identified as Mason Sells, was a junior accounting major and active member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was transported to Atrium Health Navicent by ambulance but was later pronounced dead.

Mercer University Student Dies After Collapsing During Intramural Soccer Game

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 24, 2024September 24, 2024

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal car crash that occurred just after 2 a.m. Sunday on Shurling Drive in Macon.

Traffic & Transportation

24-year-old Woman Killed in Early Morning Crash in Macon

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 22, 2024September 22, 2024

Monroe County’s Emergency Services recently addressed the community’s concerns regarding the resignation of former Captain David Fullmore, following allegations of professional misconduct. The fire department clarified that the decision to demote Fullmore stemmed from a series of events unrelated to his actions during a motor vehicle accident call on April 21. Instead, the issue was rooted in a violation of integrity standards.

What Really Led to a Georgia Fire Captain’s Demotion and Resignation?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2024September 15, 2024

The Details: Keith Bridgett, 42, of South Carolina, was driving a Dodge Ram towing a trailer when his vehicle collided with a semi-trailer truck on I-16 East.

Traffic & Transportation

Driver Killed in Collision on I-16 Near Macon

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024