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The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 79-year-old Carl Isiah Ford, who went missing from his Macon home on September 3, 2024. Ford was last seen leaving a residence in the 4000 block of Dorothy Avenue, according to family members who reported his disappearance around 9:40 a.m.

Have You Seen Missing Georgia Man Carl Isiah Ford?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 10, 2024September 10, 2024

An inmate at the Bibb County Jail has died, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday. Robert Beck, who was found unresponsive by jail infirmary staff early this morning, was pronounced dead within an hour despite being taken to a nearby medical facility.

Another Inmate Dies at The Bibb County Jail: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 9, 2024September 9, 2024

Residents near Zebulon Road and Bass Road are currently experiencing a water outage due to an emergency water main repair.

Water Outage Leaves Some Macon Residents Dry

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 1, 2024September 1, 2024

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Crime

24-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Hit-and-Run in Macon

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 1, 2024September 1, 2024

A late-night crash on Scott Road in Putnam County has claimed the life of a 24-year-old man while the driver walked away unharmed, according to the local sheriff's office.

Traffic & Transportation

24-Year-Old Dies in Fatal Crash in Putnam County

by Thom ChandlerAugust 31, 2024August 31, 2024

Motorists traveling through Bibb County on I-75 Southbound should be prepared for delays next week as maintenance crews from the Georgia Department of Transportation undertake concrete pavement replacement work. The work is scheduled to take place at Milepost 170, near the Riverside Road to Arkwright Road corridor.

Traffic & Transportation

I-75 Southbound Delays: Concrete Pavement Replacement

by Thom ChandlerAugust 30, 2024August 30, 2024

A Middle Georgia man has been convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol as members of Congress were certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory.

Crime

Georgia Man Convicted in January 6th attack on U.S. Capitol

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 29, 2024August 29, 2024

A Macon man faces serious charges after ramming a Bibb County deputy's patrol vehicle during a high-speed chase on Broadway Saturday night.

Crime

Georgia Man Arrested After Ramming Deputy’s Vehicle During Pursuit

by Thom ChandlerAugust 26, 2024August 26, 2024

Bibb County Sheriff's Office Animal Enforcement Officer Rebecca Galeazzo responded to a call from a Macon resident who found an unwelcome surprise under his bed. The resident, alarmed by the discovery of a snake, feared it might be venomous.

News You Can Use

What Would You Do?: Georgia Resident Finds A Snake Under His Bed

by Thom ChandlerAugust 25, 2024August 25, 2024

Macon Violence Prevention held its Ice Cream With Dad Event recently, inviting both dads and father figures.

Photo Gallery From Macon’s Ice Cream With Dad Event

by Thom ChandlerAugust 25, 2024August 25, 2024

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to the public for help in locating 56-year-old Gina Jo Ratliff, who has been missing for nearly a month. The disappearance has left her family and friends deeply concerned as they have not heard from her since late July.

56-Year-Old Macon Resident Gina Jo Ratliff Has Been Missing Since Late July

by Thom ChandlerAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Middle Georgia Regional Airport is set to receive $4,012,500 in state grants for several key development projects aimed at expanding its aviation services and boosting economic growth in the region. The funding, allocated by the Georgia Department of Transportation, follows advocacy efforts by local authorities, including Macon-Bibb County and the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority.

Middle Georgia Regional Airport Gets $4 Million in State Funding

by Hannah Grace HaggardAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024

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Traffic & Transportation

44-Year-Old New York Woman Killed in Late-Night Pedestrian Accident in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerAugust 17, 2024August 17, 2024

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating 13-year-old Georgia Roth, who has been missing since Friday night. Georgia, described as 5'4" tall and weighing 110 pounds, was last seen around 10:00 p.m. on August 16 at 228 Garr Road in Monroe County.

Missing in Monroe County: Have You Seen 13-Year-Old Georgia Roth?

by Thom ChandlerAugust 17, 2024August 17, 2024

A woman was fatally shot in broad daylight at a gas station on Riverside Drive, sparking an active investigation by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

Crime, Newsflash

Woman Shot and Killed By Her Husband in Broad Daylight at a Macon Gas Station

by Thom ChandlerAugust 16, 2024August 16, 2024

A Macon man was arrested following a shooting on Riverside Drive on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 12:02 p.m. on August 15 when a verbal altercation between two men escalated into gunfire.

Crime

Georgia Man Opened Fire During Verbal Altercation Then Tried to Flee Police Twice

by Thom ChandlerAugust 15, 2024August 16, 2024

A 66-year-old man lost his life in a head-on collision on Tucker Road at Foster Road in Macon Tuesday afternoon.

Traffic & Transportation

66-Year-Old Man Killed in Head-On Collision in Macon

by Thom ChandlerAugust 13, 2024August 13, 2024

Macon residents can look forward to new lofts and improved public spaces as the city advances the DT Walton project.

Your Government

Downtown Macon Revamp: 140 New Lofts and Parking Deck Set to Transform City Hall Area

by Thom ChandlerAugust 12, 2024August 12, 2024

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