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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.
Macon-Bibb Board of Elections working to improve accessibility for voters
MACON, Ga. — The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections is working to shorten the distance to the polls at the Macon Mall, according to a report from the Macon Newsroom. They say the board first became aware of accessibility issues at the mall voting site in December 2022. Now, the board is considering ways to reduce the walking distance for voters.
Fatal Shooting at Macon Gas Station Under Investigation
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred just after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Details: RaQuavian Smith, 23, was driven to Navicent Hospital’s Emergency Room after being shot outside the Marathon Gas Station at 3102 Napier Ave. Despite efforts to save his life, Smith was pronounced dead by medical staff. The incident occurred as Smith was exiting the store, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.
19-year-old arrested in connection to 50-year-old's 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...
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal weekend shooting on Napier Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occured Saturday night, according to a media release. Deputies received a call to the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center just after 11:30 p.m. on July 20. 23-year-old RaQuavian Smith was pronounced dead by medical staff...
Elections board to improve voter access at Macon Mall
By the time advanced voting opens Oct. 15 for the November Presidential Election, the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections aims to shorten the walking distance to the polls at Macon Mall. Elections Supervisor Tom Gillon is pursuing the possibility of setting up advanced voting in the county’s new courtrooms, which...
Bibb releases details on foreman arrest
The Bibb County sheriff’s office has released more details about the arrest of former Monroe County shop foreman in Macon on July 3 for DUI, meth possession and other charges. According to the Bibb sheriff’s report, Cpl. Kawon Pettigrew and Special Response Team deputies were watching traffic at Bloomfield...
Bibb Schools considers plan for school closures, new charter school
MACON, Ga. — An actionable plan for the Bibb County School District to start exploring potential school closures was presented to the school board at its regular meeting Thursday along with an ask by the superintendent for the board to approve a new charter school that plans to open downtown next school year.
Macon Chamber Invites Area Business Leaders to Welcome New Teachers to Bibb County
The Business Education Partnership (BEP), in conjunction with the Greater Macon Chamber, will host a welcome reception for Bibb County Schools’ nearly 300 new teachers. The program will take place on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 3 p.m., at Northeast High School’s auditorium (1646 Upper River Road). This reception...
Minimal oversight led to misspent money meant for Pleasant Hill, records show
Editor’s note: This is the second story in a series examining the Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority’s impact on the historic Pleasant Hill neighborhood. The authority was created by legislation introduced by State Rep. James Beverly, D-Macon, in 2012 with the sole mission of eliminating poverty in the city’s poorest neighborhoods.
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