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Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating armed robbery at Family Dollar
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Family Dollar in Macon. The commercial armed robbery happened on Monday before 10 a.m. at the Family Dollar, located at 4925 Bloomfield Rd. A man entered the store and...
Cigarette Butt Causes Brush Fire Along Macon Roadside
Earlier today, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department’s Engine #11 crew efficiently extinguished a small brush fire along a roadside. The fire, likely caused by a discarded cigarette butt, was quickly brought under control, ensuring no further spread. Firefighters say smoke was observed coming from a patch of dry grass...
Inmate dead at Central State Prison
MACON, Ga. — A Central State Prison inmate is dead, according to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. He's suspected to have suffered from a drug overdose. Thomas Kiker was confirmed dead by the Georgia Department of Corrections. They said he died on June 22. Jones said Kiker was 49 years old.
Heroic man dies saving children from drowning in Ocmulgee River
UPDATE: The drowning victim has been identified as 33-year-old Billy Scott Carter. Macon, GA (WGXA) – On Friday afternoon, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Macon Bibb County Fire Department, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources responded to the Ocmulgee River Riverwalk following reports of a possible drowning. The emergency call came in at 12:16 p.m.
Thousands of Macon families benefit from Atrium Health Navicent’s food distribution event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thousands of families in Macon-Bibb County were able to take home fresh fruits and vegetables, thanks to a massive food distribution event organized by Atrium Health Navicent, along with their partners, on Friday. The drive-thru event, held on Eisenhower Parkway, saw a big turnout, with...
‘Know Your Rights’: A seminar to help parents navigate Bibb County Juvenile Justice System
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Parents with children in the criminal system, this upcoming seminar could give you some tools you can use to navigate the juvenile justice system to better help your child. On Saturday, United Way of Central Georgia through its’ Community School’s United Initiative is hosting a...
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