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Gov. Kemp, joined by First Lady, Speaker Burns, Chairman Hatchett of the House Appropriations Committee, announced a state employee retention pay supplement of $1,000 for each of the roughly 112,000 state employees and 196,000 educators and school support staff across the state
Macon, GA -According to the statement, Gov. Kemp also announced school safety funding that will be added to the yearly base budget and will provide every public school in Georgia $45,000 to use on personnel or infrastructure improvements that strengthen campus security. Governor Kemp’s Amended FY 2024 budget submitted to...
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was terminated for Breach of Security on December 20, 2023
Macon, GA – According to the BCSO officials, the termination reportedly stemmed from an incident that occurred on October 16, 2023. An internal affairs investigation revealed that Travaris Freeman failed to maintain the safety and security of the jail. This failure to follow protocol resulted in four inmates escaping...
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating traffic collision that occurred on Pio Nono Avenue at Rocky Creek Road
Macon, GA – According to the statement, this unfortunate incident occurred right before 4 p.m. on December 17, 2023. It was reported that a Nissan Sentra, driven by a 51-year-old female of Macon, was traveling south on Pio Nono Avenue and attempted to make a left turn at a red light toward Rocky Creek Road.
Gov. Kemp announced the Georgia Department of Transportation has been awarded a $12 million grant from the United States Department of Transportation to help address railroad crossing blockages in Millen
Macon, GA – According to the state officials, this grant award will reportedly fund the first stage of a project aimed at resolving traffic disruptions caused by frequent blockages at railroad crossings in the City of Millen. These interruptions impact both local and freight traffic, hindering connectivity and posing...
The Macon-Bibb County held its regular Mayor’s Council of Clergy Luncheon at the Delores A. Brooks Community Center on Thursday, December 14, 2023
Macon, GA – According to the officials, during this meeting, the lecture was held by Dr. Edwin Mack of Unionville Missionary Baptist Church and comments were made by Sheriff Davis, Judy Gordon and Joshua Hale. . Officials also said that Sheriff Davis gave an overview on what the Department...
Registration is now open for the Clays for Central Georgia CASA tournament, officials say
Macon, GA – According to the city officials, this fundraiser will go to benefit the Central Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates and its mission to recruit and train volunteers to be advocates for children in the foster care system, especially those 12 years and older. City officials also said...
The Macon-Bibb County government offices and the court system announced their holiday hours
Macon, GA – According to the city officials, the Macon-Bibb County government offices and the court system will be closed Monday, December 25, and Tuesday, December 26, in observance of Christmas, and Monday, January 1, and Tuesday, January 2, in observance of the New Year. Emergency services will continue...
Gov. Ivey of Alabama and Governor Kemp of Georgia announced that they have reached an agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers expected to end a lawsuit brought by Alabama
Macon, GA – According to the state officials, under the new agreement, the Corps of Engineers will begin formally considering a first-of-its-kind proposal to operate its dams and reservoirs to achieve minimum water-flow objectives at Columbus, Georgia, and Columbia, Alabama on the Chattahoochee River along the States’ border.
Gov. Kemp announced that the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia approved a grant totaling more than $3 million to establish a new College & Career Academy in Walker County
Macon, GA – State officials released a statement, saying that this project is named Walker Launch and is the result of a partnership between Walker County Schools and Georgia Northwestern Technical College, and it will serve Walker and Dade County students. State officials also said that the new College...
BCSO is hosting “Santa’s Village at Outreach” on December 16, 2023 at the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Outreach & Restorative Justice Center
Macon, GA – Officials said the event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 774 Hazel Street. BCSO officials also said that the festivities are free and open to all children ages 4-14 who live in Bibb County. Registration for gifts begins at 9:00 a.m. Children...
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating fatal traffic collision that occurred on Mercer University Drive near Summer Hill Drive
Macon, GA – According to the statement, the fatal incident occurred right after 6 p.m. Monday. It happened on Mercer University Drive near Summer Hill Drive. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a crash. The responding deputies reportedly discovered a collision involving two sedans and...
Sheriff Davis and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office established an award recognizing deserving middle and high school students
Macon, GA – According to the statement, the B.E.A.M. Award reportedly recognizes selected scholars who exemplify self-discipline, leadership, positive attitudes, good grades, kindness, and integrity at school, home, and in the community. On December 1, 2023, Sheriff Davis and members of the sheriff’s office Outreach Section presented the inaugural...
Gov. Kemp announced that the Chief of Staff for the Governor’s Office has accepted a position with Georgia Power as Senior Vice President for External Affairs, effective January 15, 2024
Macon, GA – According to the state officials, Governor Brian Kemp released the following statement:. “Over the last three years, Trey’s dedicated leadership as Chief of Staff has enabled our administration to deliver on the promises I made to the people of our state and keep Georgia the best place to live, work, and raise a family.
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal traffic collision on Interstate 75 South near the Pierce Avenue On-ramp
Macon, GA – According to the statement, the fatal incident occurred right before 2 p.m. Monday afternoon. It happened on Interstate 75 South near the Pierce Avenue On-ramp. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a crash. The responding deputies discovered a collision involving five...
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting incident that occurred on Brentwood Avenue, one person dead
Macon, GA – According to the BCSO officials, the shooting occurred around 6:07 p.m. Saturday evening. It happened on Brentwood Avenue. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a shooting calll. The responding deputies discovered a 20-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics responded to the scene and transported...
26-year-old man arrested, charged with armed robbery, kidnapping
Macon, GA – According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the 26-year-old suspect, later identified as Mister Stillwell, was arrested and taken into custody on Friday. Officials said the man was wanted in Bibb County for his connection with an Armed Robbery at a T-Mobile on August 14, 2023.
The Washington Memorial Library celebrated its 100th birthday, officials say
Macon, GA – Per reports, during the celebration, Mayor Miller presented a proclamation to the library staff, declaring November 7, 2023 as Washington Memorial Library Centennial Day. In 1916, Ellen Washington Bellamy donated $50,000 for the site on the corner of Washington Avenue and College Street, known as Washington...
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