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High-Speed Chase in Bibb County Ends in Arrest After Suspect Targets Deputy
A wanted suspect’s high-speed escape attempt through Bibb County ended in arrest after a dramatic pursuit by the Sheriff’s Office. 🚨 The Details: On a recent evening, deputies from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office spotted a Honda CR-Z speeding at 70 mph in a 25-mph zone on Montpelier Avenue. When deputies initiated a traffic stop, the driver refused to pull over, sparking a pursuit.
Four teens arrested for shooting airsoft guns at patrons at Luther Williams Field
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested four teenagers who were shooting splat guns and Airsoft guns at patrons that were leaving Luther Williams Field. The incident occured June 15 at 9:20 p.m. According to deputies, the teenagers were also riding around in cars...
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department puts out fire at River Park Apartments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department put out a structure fire at the River Park Apartments on July 4, according to Captain Kyle Murray. According to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, the structure fire began at 720 Tidewater Circle after 9 p.m. Fire crews found a...
Teen arrested for shooting paint guns during baseball game in Macon
MACON, Ga. — At least four teens were recently arrested at Luther Williams Field after a disturbance, according to a Facebook post from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. They say S.R.T. Unit and Patrol Unit deputies arrested teens who were shooting splat guns and Airsoft guns at leaving Luther Williams Field.
Macon firefighters save 'Chica' the cat in a heartwarming fourth of July rescue
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- Macon-Bibb County firefighters brought one lucky feline to freedom, after liberating it from a tree, on the fourth of July. Station 3., fire crews received a call of a cat stuck in a tree Thursday afternoon. It's a emergency rescue that may sound like a cliché....
Authorities: Missing 3-year-old girl reported from Georgia last seen in KCMO
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - An endangered person advisory for a missing person that originated in Georgia is now connected to Kansas City, Mo. Authorities with the Missouri State Highway Patrol said the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office issued an endangered person advisory for 3-year-old Zaryiah Storto-Shell. The missing girl...
Macon celebrates new class of firefighters amid efforts to beat shortage
LISTEN: Firefighters do more than just put out fires — they also respond to 911 calls when police can’t make it. But nationwide, employing firefighters has been a challenge while calls for service have gone up. GPB's Sofi Gratas reports on efforts to address the shortage. Firefighters do...
Are Bibb County sheriff’s deputies leaving Macon over low pay? Here’s what we found
As the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office attempts to hire and retain deputies, officer pay has been a commonly-raised issue. During the course of Macon-Bibb County’s May county commission races, several candidates claimed that Bibb County deputies’ salary lags behind that of neighboring jurisdictions, and that’s to blame for deputy retention issues.
Improved Macon-Bibb Code Enforcement working to prevent issues like 2019 Crystal Lake evictions, code violations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 41NBC follow-up: We’re learning about significant changes in Macon-Bibb County Code Enforcement. In 2019, hundreds of people were evicted from Crystal Lake Apartments after the complex failed to pay utilities and poor living conditions were exposed. We reported Crystal Lake received numerous code enforcement violations leading up to those evictions, which if fixed, could have remedied the situation.
Project Macon: Does spending a day in jail help turn kids away from crime?
MACON, Ga. -- For nearly a decade, Bibb County law enforcement has been telling kids and teens to consider the consequences of their actions. "Sheriff Davis came up with this idea back in 2015 because he said we need to get a grip on our youth now," Captain Ellis Sinclair said.
Macon-Bibb Firefighters Rescue Kitten Stuck in Tree on July 4th
This afternoon, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department’s Station 3 added another heroic tale to their day. Using Ladder 3, they rescued a frightened cat stranded in a tree, marking their second animal rescue of the day. 🎇 Fireworks and Pets: As we celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, remember that...
Wild Georgia: Turkey vultures find the food; black vultures join the feast
My wife and I were driving on a rural road in Bibb County in Middle Georgia the other day when I spied a dark mass on the grassy roadside ahead of us. “Vultures,” I said. “Ugh,” said my wife. I slowed down to see what they...
Macon-Bibb Recreation Dept. to host back-to-school bash with free giveaways
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — The Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation Department is holding a back-to-school community event next month. According to the department, the free event will feature food, vendors, music and giveaways. A parent or guardian must accompany students to receive a bookbag and supplies at the event.
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