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Monroe County emergency services blocked by Norfolk Southern train amid attempt to rescue man stranded in water with alligator nearby
MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — Monroe County rescue teams responded to the Popes Ferry boat ramp after a man was stranded in the water with an alligator floating nearby, according to a Facebook post from Monroe County Emergency Services (MCES). On Tuesday evening crews were out on the Pope Ferry...
Macon-Bibb looks to revamp Lake Tobesofkee
MACON, Ga. — A hot summer day at Lake Tobesofkee welcomes beachgoers to soak up some sun. For the Williams family, a day at the beach can make the perfect getaway. Lakeisha Williams said she and her family try to visit once a year for the 46 years she's lived in Macon.
This Centerville resident is leading the way for a new recycling plant
CENTERVILLE, Ga. — Centerville recently received a $324,315 grant to upgrade and relocate its recycling facility. The funding, provided by the Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, will help meet the community’s growing recycling needs. For longtime volunteer and former city councilman Randall Wright,...
Boil water order in effect for Eastman, city announces
EASTMAN, Ga. — Water customers in Eastman are under a boil water advisory after a water main was hit on Tuesday, according to the city. They say it happened on 11th Avenue and it caused low water pressure for some people in the area. But for the time being,...
'I begged to be here' | Fairview Park Hospital's renovated rehab unit serving more patients
DUBLIN, Ga. — A $660,000 investment from the Hospital Corporation of America allowed Fairview Park Hospital to renovate and expand their physical rehabilitation services in June. Rehab Director Austin Guinn said before the unit grew to an entire floor in the hospital, they were at 90% capacity and constantly...
'I'm glad they are fixing the road' | A Macon road is set to be repaved
MACON, Ga. — Macon-Bibb County is working on a project to repave their worst roads. The county has dedicated nearly $15 million in funds to repave and repair roads under their Paving the Way Road Improvement Project. Cheyenne Rowntree-Dent works at Innovative Fiber Technologies on Columbus Road. She says...
'It's ridiculous' | Kathleen mom blames D.A. for delayed murder trial
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Six-and-a-half years later, Parker Moore's mother says she isn't sure her son's case will ever go to trial. Leah Mass says she blames the Houston County District Attorney's Office for poor communication and inconsistent messages. Moore was shot and killed while working at the Barberitos...
How many postal workers in Georgia were attacked by dogs? Here's what the data shows — and how it compares to the nation
MACON, Ga. — Dogs and postal workers have long had a tumultuous relationship. But in an effort to raise awareness of the risks postal workers face each day, the United States Postal Service shares data about dog attacks against postal workers in the U.S. each year. While their campaign...
Middle Georgia Regional Library opening location in Eisenhower Parkway Macon Mall
MACON, Bibb County — The Middle Georgia Regional Library will open its newest branch Wednesday, July 17. The new location is the sixth addition of Macon Bibb County libraries. The library annex is located in the one stop shop for county services, in Eisenhower Parkway Macon Mall, facing Mercer...
36-year-old Cordele man arrested after search warrant finds scales, marijuana, drug-laced chocolate bar and more in home
CORDELE, Ga. — A Cordele man is in custody on drug charges, according to the Crisp County Sheriff's Office. On Monday the Crisp County Special Response Team (SRT) and Mid-South Narcotics Task Force (MSNTF) searched homes in the 700 block of 14th Street in South Cordele and the 200 block of 11th Street South Cordele.
Inmate who shot Jones County deputy in 2022 dead in Johnson State Prison
WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga. — A man died at Johnson State Prison on Tuesday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. They say Zachary Olivar was found early Tuesday morning. His cause of death is undetermined at this time. There are no reports of a fight or signs of foul play,...
Bibb Commissioners to discuss roadwork updates, new technology
MACON, Ga. — It can be a bumpy ride to get from place to place in Bibb County. Justen Scdoris knows. He works at a car dealership and sees the damage from cars across Macon - including his own. "They're horrible around here, like every six months I need...
Perry leaders to discuss making upgrades to two parks
PERRY, Ga. — Two Perry parks could get an upgrade soon. Leaders will meet Tuesday, during a pre-council meeting to hear a presentation on how they want to kick-start their plans. Monday, Eve Scott hit the tennis courts at Barbara Calhoun Park before the rain came down. "I just...
Brother of suspect in UGA killing pleads guilty to possessing fake green card at Macon hearing
MACON, Ga. — Diego Ibarra - the brother of Jose Ibarra, who was accused of murdering nursing student Laken Riley on the campus of the University of Georgia - pleaded guilty to having a fake green card, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia.
Girls Dig Deeper Initiative empowers teen girls to dig deep within themselves and discover inner potential
MACON, Ga. — In honor of summer learning week, a Macon non-profit is hosting youth development activities. The Girls Dig Deeper Initiative empowers girls ages 13 to 17 by providing them with leadership development resources. The program will kick off Tuesday, July 16. Janyla Reynolds, 14, is a rising...
Rose Hill offering $1,000 reward after gravesite of family killed in tragic murder damaged by vandals
MACON, Ga. — Rose Hill Cemetery is asking for your help in finding the people who vandalized graves in the past week. Macon's historic cemetery includes the graves of dozens of famous Maconites. That includes nine members of the Woolfolk family, who were killed in a sensational murder case...
'Everybody loved my son' | Macon family mourns after apartment complex shooting
MACON, Ga. — It was a deadly weekend in Macon, with two separate shootings taking the lives of two men on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday's shooting victim was 31-year-old Demarious Brown. He was shot at the Gray Parc apartments on Gray Highway around 10:00 a.m. and was pronounced dead...
MWA mulls future of public fishing at Javors Lucas Lake
MACON, Ga. — With tens of millions of dollars in projects on the horizon for the Macon Water Authority, its board members are doing a doubletake on spending and missed revenue. At this month’s meetings, the authority learned of an $8,000 operating deficit for public fishing at Javors Lucas...
A wool-proof plan | Sheep, goats helping to keep Twiggs County solar farm in operation
TWIGGS COUNTY, Ga. — Normally, farmers use lawnmowers or tractors to keep solar panels from getting shaded by overgrown vegetation. In Twiggs County though, Onward Energy uses the company Goat Farm Road to help control plants growing under solar panels. The goats and sheep eat the grass so it stays low. Goat Farm Road manager Abby Banks says the goats cost less than mowing and reduce emissions.
Trump's VP pick JD Vance has a Macon tie stemming from the silver screen. Here's how
MACON, Ga. — Before his time in the halls of Congress, JD Vance — the vice presidential pick for GOP nominee Donald Trump — was an author. It was his career that led the newly-selected Republican vice president nominee to his ties to Macon and Central Georgia.
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