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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...
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.
Lake Blackshear Murders by Jay Beck
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Jay Beck, an Albany native has recently come out with his eighth novel, and first murder mystery that takes place at Lake Blackshear Resort in Crisp County, Georgia. During the process of writing this book Beck spent sometime in Crisp County speaking with local agencies and businesses to incorporate […] The post Lake Blackshear Murders by Jay Beck appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Sandersville police asking for public’s help in identifying armed robbery suspect
SANDERSVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) -The Sandersville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying an armed robbery suspect. Sandersville police posted on its Facebook page Friday night pictures taken off a security video camera at the Sandersville Subway. The post said the suspect, who is wearing a COVID-19-style...
Baking battle: Great Macon Baking Week puts small businesses against each other for who has the best dessert
MACON, Ga. — This week kicks off the Great Macon Baking Week, with 16 businesses going plate-to-plate with a special dessert they've added to their menu for a week. The 16 small businesses will compete from July 21-28, and people can choose a winner at the end of the week by voting on their favorite dessert.
Albany non-profit working to improve lives of underprivileged, impoverished children
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Grandma’s Open Hands is a non-profit organization that strives to improve the lives of underprivileged and impoverished children by providing them with support and resources to meet their basic needs. “A parent basically provides, structures, nurtures all that. But grandmas listen. Grandmas gives you advice,...
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