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Having Trouble Sleeping? Blame The Heat
Heatwaves can wreck your sleep. This summer, millions of Americans faced dangerously high temperatures, with Georgia hit particularly hard. Beyond the obvious risks like heat exhaustion and dehydration, these soaring temperatures have wreaked havoc on sleep quality. A survey by Amerisleep found that the relentless heat significantly disrupted sleep patterns....
Police arrest 71-year-old man following series of bank robberies in Georgia
DUNWOODY, Ga. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. An elderly man is facing charges following a series of bank robberies in Georgia. According to the Dunwoody Police Department, Sharke Fernando Bankston, 71, was taken into custody Tuesday after officers responded to a report of a robbery in progress at a Synovus Bank.
21-Year Old Georgia Man Catches Record Breaking 27 Pound Fish
James W. Thompson, 21, from St. Simons Island, has set a new state record for almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana). On Sunday, July 28, Thompson caught a remarkable 27-pound, 8-ounce almaco jack offshore near Navy Tower R4. This catch surpasses the previous record of 23 pounds, 15.04 ounces, established by Jason H. Rich of McRae-Helena in May.
Auditor declares Jackson’s 2023 finances ‘clean’
The city of Jackson’s financial records for 2023 have been audited by the accounting firm of McNair McLemore Middlebrooks & Co. of Macon, who declared the city’s financial records “clean.”. Pat Muse of McNair McLemore Middlebrooks & Co. attended the Tuesday, July 16 work session of the...
Bibb County Sheriff's Office looking for suspect in deputy involved shooting in west Macon
MACON, Ga. — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect in a deputy involved shooting in west Macon earlier this month, a release said. The shooting happened after 2 a.m. on July 12 near the intersection of Log Cabin Drive and Evers Place. Deputies initially...
3 men arrested for burglary of a truck repair shop in south Bibb, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says
MACON, Ga. — Three men were arrested in connection to a burglary of a truck repair shop on Houston Road in south Bibb, according to a press release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Joseph McCranie, 53, Joshua Mobley, 34, and Jonathan Wiley, 56, were all arrested on...
Communications Squadron Donates Technology to Piedmont Academy
As part of the Department of Defense's Computers for Learning program, the 116th Communications Squadron has donated 200 iPad Minis to Piedmont Academy. Over the past decade, the squadron has donated countless information technology equipment to schools throughout the central Georgia area. The iPads were surplus equipment scheduled for disposal when the decision was made to assist a school rather than dispose of usable equipment. These devices will be utilized to increase the learning capabilities of the elementary-age students at Piedmont Academy through interactive and engaging methods.
New Piney Grove Baptist Church hosts school supply and lunch giveaway for teachers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- New Piney Grove Baptist Church is saying thank you to teachers by hosting a giveaway of school supplies and lunch from Chick-fil-A. Today July 31, 2024, the church has invited educators from the schools surrounding their Unionville Church to a drive-thru or dine-in lunch from Chick-fil-A and a teacher goody bag giveaway.
Standley Placed On Watch List For Buck Buchanan Award
PHILADELPHIA – Senior linebacker Ken Standley was named as one of 30 players to the 2024 Buck Buchanan Award Preseason Watch List. The award will be presented after the season to the national defensive player of the year in NCAA Division I FCS college football. The award is named...
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