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Macon-Bibb County commissioners and organizers emphasize use of free convenience centers
Macon, Ga. (WGXA) – On Monday, August 26, WGXA spoke to county leaders and local organizers about recent illegal dumping on Center Street in Macon. This has been an area that has been prone to dumping in the past, according to District 3 Commissioner Elaine Lucas. She said Macon-Bibb...
Macon-Bibb proposes a small decrease to property taxes, but countywide, property taxes are going up
MACON, Ga. — Macon-Bibb County has announced a small property tax decrease for next year, according to a press release from Macon-Bibb County. But overall, Bibb County property owners will expect to see property taxes increase due to the school system's proposed millage rate. The county announced a millage...
Macon Habitat for Humanity joins community to dedicate homes to three families
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — Macon Area Habitat for Humanity will dedicate three new homes on Tuesday in a celebration with new homeowners, volunteers, partners and donors. According to a release, the three homes dedicated during Tuesday's celebration and ceremony are the last three homes built with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act from Macon-Bibb County along with a matching grant from the Peyton Anderson Foundation.
15-year-old bit by stray dog in West Macon
MACON, Ga. — In West Macon, a boy was attacked by a dog on the way to his bus stop Monday morning. Courtney Jordan is the mother of the 15-year-old boy. She says she and her partner Taysha Brown have seen these dogs for around four years, but now there are more dogs.
Middle Georgia Regional Airport expansion expected to boost Macon economy
MACON, Ga. (WPGA) - A three-part $4 million construction and expansion project is coming to the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. Construction includes building new T-hangars, a box hangar and an extension of East Drive. The additions will provide more aircraft space, leasing opportunities and private development space. Those actions will have a direct impact on the local economy in Macon.
See what these Central Georgia Tech students have to say about the new school year
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — The Technical College System of Georgia reports more students are attending Central Georgia Technical College. Going into the fall semester, they expect to enroll over 10,000 students - almost 3% more than last year. Brithani Montalvo said she knew Central Georgia Technical College was the...
Soccer Edged by Mercer 2-1 in Season Opener
Soccer lost to the Mercer Bears 2-1 in a nail-biter in its season opener on Aug. 15, 2024, at Fifth Third Stadium. While It appeared that the game would end in a draw, Mercer scored the go-ahead goal in the closing minutes. The Owls got off to a strong start...
Mercer announces DJ Smith as starting QB in season opener
Macon, Ga. (WGXA) – On Monday, Aug. 26, Mercer head coach Mike Jacobs announced junior quarterback D.J. Smith as the starting QB for the team's season opener against Presbyterian College on Aug. 29. Jacobs described the battle as "highly contested" and believed the Smith had demonstrated the best body...
Memorial Hospital and Manor recognize Logan Vann for the Daisy Award while holding monthly meeting
The Memorial Hospital held a monthly meeting last Tuesday. In addition, the Memorial Hospital & Manor congratulated Logan Vann, an RN of 6 years, for winning the Daisy Award for Q2 2024 in the Labor & Delivery department last Tuesday. Vann is passionate about caring for moms and their families throughout labor and postpartum, saying, […] The post Memorial Hospital and Manor recognize Logan Vann for the Daisy Award while holding monthly meeting appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Arrest made in fatal shooting of 15-year-old in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection to a deadly Columbus shooting investigation. Authorities said Emauri Pippens was taken into custody on Monday following arrest warrants for involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct. Police report that his arrest is linked to the June 17 death of...
Narcotics, firearms found at home on Sherman Street
WARNER ROBINS – The Warner Robins Police Department arrested five subjects at 102 Sherman Street after finding narcotics and firearms on Thursday, Aug. 22. Warner Robins Police Chief Wayne Fisher provided an update on the incident on Friday, Aug. 23. He said prior to that day, they received information about criminal activity taking place on Sherman Street.
GBI Operation “Wrong Room” joins efforts to assist human trafficking victims in multi-state operation “Coast to Coast”
Decatur, Ga. (August 27, 2024) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested and charged 17 people in Operation “Wrong Room,” a proactive multi-jurisdictional effort to combat human trafficking in Georgia. Operation “Wrong Room” coincided with Operation “Coast to Coast”. On August 22nd, law enforcement and service providers from across the United States came together […]
Is Distracted Driving a Problem in Northwest Georgia? What We Know
The percent of crashes related to distracted driving in Northwest Georgia counties was close to or below the statewide average, according to a new report from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The bad news is, more than half of the motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2022 involved at least one confirmed or suspected distracted driver, based on CODES, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Crash Outcomes Data Evaluation System. ...
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