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The kazoo, a quirky and beloved musical instrument, has a unique connection to Bibb County. Bibb County's history and that of the kazoo are intertwined in a fascinating tale that not everyone knows.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Bibb County

by Thom ChandlerJuly 13, 2023

Stacker ranked the counties with the highest cancer rates in Georgia using data from the CDC.

Georgia By The Numbers

Which counties have the highest cancer rates in Georgia

by StackerJuly 13, 2023July 13, 2023

The Gist: A shooting incident in Lawrenceville has resulted in the death of a 47-year-old woman.

Crime

Police Say Mother Shot Her Daughter in Lawrenceville Homicide

by Thom ChandlerJuly 13, 2023October 10, 2023

ATLANTA – A Washington, D.C.-based group chaired by longtime Republican activist Bill Kristol is doubling down on an ad campaign taking former President Donald Trump to task for his handling of classified documents. The Republican Accountability Project (RAP) launched a $500,000 ad campaign this week airing on Fox News and CNN in swing states including

New ads airing in Georgia blast Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 12, 2023

Police crime scene

Crime

Armed robbery in broad daylight at Macon Circle K

by Thom ChandlerJuly 12, 2023

Serious black woman with pregnancy test

Georgia Health Alert: Black women are twice as likely as white women to die due to pregnancy

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderJuly 12, 2023July 12, 2023

The Gist: A shooting last night in Lawrenceville has left one woman dead.

Crime

Woman Dead After Shooting in Lawrenceville

by Thom ChandlerJuly 12, 2023October 10, 2023

Crisp County is grieving the loss of Deputy Tyee Browne, an esteemed member of the Crisp County Sheriff's Department who tragically lost his life while on duty.

VIDEO: Funeral Procession for Fallen Georgia Deputy Tyee Browne

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Gunfire erupted at the Baymont Inn and Suites on Riverside Drive in Bibb County on July 11, leaving a 62-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man injured.

Crime

Two shot at Macon hotel

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2023

The Gist: DeKalb County Board of Commissioners in Georgia passed a Non-Discrimination Ordinance, providing increased protection for vulnerable residents in unincorporated areas. The ordinance is a strong show of support for the LGBTQIA+ community and aims to make the county an inclusive place for all.

Representing You

DeKalb County passes a Non-Discrimination Ordinance

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2023July 11, 2023

Child Poverty

Georgia By The Numbers

Which county in Georgia has the most poverty?

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareJuly 11, 2023September 24, 2023

The Gist: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is reopening sections of the river affected by elevated E. Coli contamination.

Part of the Chattahoochee River Reopens

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2023October 10, 2023

What Happened?: On Monday, July 10, officers responded to a 911 call regarding a domestic incident near the 5700 block of Mt. Olive Road in Commerce. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man wielding a machete-like weapon.

Crime

Police shoot machete wielding Georgia man

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2023July 11, 2023

Another week, another truckload of chicken parts spilled all over a Cherokee County highway.

Traffic & Transportation

Chicken parts spill all over road in Cherokee County again

by Thom ChandlerJuly 10, 2023July 10, 2023

The Gist: The suspect who allegedly shot a Gwinnett County District Attorney's investigator near Auburn Road has been identified and arrested, according to local law enforcement.

Crime

Arrest Made in Shooting of Gwinnett Investigator

by Thom ChandlerJuly 10, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Gas prices in Georgia have increased compared to last week, with drivers now paying an average of $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This rise is likely due to higher demand and decreasing supply following the 4th of July holiday.

Gas prices in Georgia jump 6 cents per gallon in a week

by Thom ChandlerJuly 10, 2023July 10, 2023

The Gist: Significant reductions in E. coli bacteria levels have been observed in sections of the Chattahoochee River affected by wastewater discharge, indicating improvements in treatment processes at the Fulton County plant. However, 15 miles of the river remain closed for recreational activities as water quality testing continues.

Closure Continues: 15 Miles of Chattahoochee River Remains Shutdown Amid Contamination Concerns

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2023July 8, 2023

The Gist: A Gwinnett County District Attorney’s investigator was shot by another motorist in an incident that occurred near the intersection of Auburn Road and Old Fountain Road.

Crime

Police Search for Silver SUV After a Gwinnett Investigator Was Shot in His Car

by Thom ChandlerJuly 7, 2023October 10, 2023

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