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19-year-old arrested in connection to 50-year-olds murder from 2023, Bibb County Sheriff's Office said
MACON, Ga. — A man was arrested Sunday in connection with the death of a 50-year-old man, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Brian Latrell Colbert Jr., 19, was arrested without incident around 5 p.m. at the Dempsey Apartments in downtown Macon. According to previous reporting, Brown...
Baking battle: Great Macon Baking Week puts small businesses against each other for who has the best dessert
MACON, Ga. — This week kicks off the Great Macon Baking Week, with 16 businesses going plate-to-plate with a special dessert they've added to their menu for a week. The 16 small businesses will compete from July 21-28, and people can choose a winner at the end of the week by voting on their favorite dessert.
'Wanted to provide quality hair care': Macon hairstylist helps veterans and others suffering from alopecia
MACON, Ga. — Charlynn Harris has been helping people look good for over 20 years. It all started when she watched her grandmother do hair. She quickly found a love for it by watching her grandmother work and has been doing others' hair ever since. Working at the The...
Man dead after being shot in the head in west Macon, Bibb County Sheriff's Office says
MACON, Ga. — A man is dead after a shooting at a gas station in west Macon late Saturday night, according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office press release. The release said 23-year-old RaQuavian Smith exited a Marathon Gas Station on Napier Avenue around 11:30 p.m. after gun shots were heard.
Texas police: Driver charged with DWI after car goes off pier into water, 3 missing people now accounted for
GALVESTON, Texas — Galveston police say a vehicle drove off a pier into potentially 30 feet of water early Sunday morning. This happened on Pier 21, which is at the intersection of 21st Street and Harborside Drive. Police said one person managed to escape the vehicle and told officers...
Pythons, gators, tortoises, oh my!: Museum in Macon hosts Reptile Day on Saturday
MACON, Ga. — The Museum of Arts and Sciences featured some scaly friends on Saturday. The museum on Forsyth Road held a Reptile Day for people of all ages. With the price of admission, guests could take part in several educational and reptile themed activities. Museum members could take part for free.
Christmas came early: Downtown Milledgeville hosts Christmas in July Market
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — Christmas came early in downtown Milledgeville. Milledgeville Main Street hosted the downtown Milledgeville Christmas in July Market on Saturday. On 127 East Hancock Street, people gathered to enjoy a festive celebration in the middle of summer. Over 30 vendors and two food trucks came out to...
Severe Weather Coverage (July 20)
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Museum in Macon hosts mid-Victorian classes and summer soireé resembling
MACON, Ga. — The Cannonball House hosted an event on Saturday that took attendees back-in-time to the mid-Victorian era. The Museum welcomed women from ages 16 and up to participate in a wide range of mid-Victorian era events. A key point of the event was to teach the around...
Central Georgia women came together for community wellness event on Saturday
MACON, Ga. — While we’re a few months removed from National Women's Health Awareness Month, it’s never a bad idea for women to continue to prioritize their health and wellness. No one knows that more than the Girls Dig Deeper Initiative (GDDI), as they partnered with Piedmont...
House of Hines in Macon to hang it up after nearly six decades
MACON, Ga. — House of Hines Formal Wear, a historic bridal and formal wear shop in Macon, will be closing its doors, ending a notable 59-year legacy. Owners Bettie Causey and Chris Causey announced the closure in a heartfelt Facebook post, reflecting on the memories and friendships formed over nearly six decades.
5-year-old rushed to hospital after found not breathing following swim in Atlanta pool, police say
ATLANTA — A 5-year-old was rushed to the hospital on Friday evening after police said the child was injured while swimming in a pool at an Atlanta apartment complex. Officers were called out to 144 Moreland Ave. NE, the location of Station R Apartments near Atlanta's Inman Park neighborhood.
This downtown Phoenix home could be yours for $10, under one condition
PHOENIX — A home in downtown Phoenix could be yours for just $10, but only if you are willing to accept the unique challenge that comes with it. Known as the Kucharo house, the single-story vintage Craftsman-style house at 624 N. 5th St. is among the last remaining original homes in the Evans Churchill neighborhood near the heart of Roosevelt Row.
'It might take a little while' | Macon-Bibb residents slowed down by global Crowdstrike outage
MACON, Ga. — For Terry Wright, Friday turned out to be an unproductive day. After a failed trip to the grocery store, Wright also got turned away at the Bibb County Tax office. "They told me the systems were down and they don't know when they're coming back up,"...
Monroe County 911 lines are down | What you need to know
MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — Monroe County's 911 lines went down Thursday, but officials say those problems are unrelated to the worldwide outage. The lines went down around 9 p.m., and are still out. He told us they're doing their best to get the lines back up and that all emergency services are still functioning.
'It helps everybody in these hard times': Parents stock up on kid's school supplies at the Houston County back-to-school bash
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Long lines started outside CB Watson Primary School Friday to get inside the 15th Annual Houston County Family Connection Back-To-School Bash. Some Houston County parents stopped by to stock up on supplies before hitting stores. "Everything is going up these days and I haven't bought...
40% pay raises, 401k benefits and more | Blue Bird signs union contract with Fort Valley workers
FORT VALLEY, Ga. — Employees and management celebrated a historic contract at Blue Bird in Fort Valley on Friday. In 2023, workers wanted to join a union. Some told us they wanted to improve their work environment. At the time, the bus company released a statement saying a union...
Here's which cities were selected as finalists to host the Sundance Film Festival | LIST
ATLANTA — Atlanta placed in the top six spots as a host city finalist, and it could be home to the Sundance Film Festival, according to a news release from organizers. If selected, Atlanta would be the host city starting in 2027 and beyond. “Atlanta is a diverse and...
Good 'Sam'aritan receives lifesaving award from Texas police department
SAN ANGELO, Texas — A Good Samaritan was presented with a lifesaving award by the San Angelo Police Department and San Angelo Police Officers Coalition Friday in recognition for saving a juvenile from ending their life. "It was on a Tuesday in May of this year, a gentleman by...
'Theatre raises your empathy for all positions': The Prom at Macon Little Theatre tells a story about loving your neighbor
MACON, Ga. — Macon Little Theatre is ending its 90th season with a story about embracing who you are and loving thy neighbor. The Prom is a comedy musical about washed-up Broadway stars who, in an effort to be taken more seriously, try to help a small-town girl take the girl she loves to prom after facing backlash from her community.
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