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UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff investigates late-night fatal shooting in Maconwgxa.tv2 DAYS AGO
Traffic stopped on I-75 North after car crash in Macon13WMAZ3 HOURS AGO
Family remembers grandson killed in MaconWMAZ1 DAY AGO
13WMAZMacon-Bibb County Board of Elections addresses problems with accessibility at Macon Mall polling locationMACON, Ga. — The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections is taking significant steps to enhance voter accessibility at the Macon Mall following complaints about the long walking distance to the polling site. In March, voters raised concerns about the accessibility of the current voting location inside the mall. The...
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Train Like A Champion: Learning the basics of boxingMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ahead of the Olympic Games, 41NBC presents ‘Train Like a Champion,’ featuring local athletes who share the basics of their sport. 41NBC went to Macon Bibb United Boxing Club at Freedom Park and learned the basics of boxing from Maliek Montgomery. Maliek Montgomery,...Macon, GA6 hours ago
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Bears Send Six To Preseason All-SoCon SquadsGREENVILLE, S.C. – The preseason accolades continued to trickle in for the Mercer football team on Tuesday afternoon when six Bears, including a trio of first-teamers, earned a spot on the 2024 Coaches Preseason All-Southern Conference squad, the league office announced. The announcement marked the 10th-straight year that the...Macon, GA11 hours ago
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Inmate dead at Macon State Prison. Here's what we knowHis body was turned over to the county coroner and will be taken to the GBI Crime Lab to determine the official cause of death.Macon, GA11 hours ago
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The TelegraphMacon baseball team headed to the Nike RBI World Series after going undefeated in tournamentThe series will be played at the Jackie Robinson Complex in Florida.
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Senator Ossoff advocates job training bill at Central Georgia Technical CollegeOn Monday, Macon received a visit from U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, who came to promote the bipartisan Pathways to Prosperity Act. The main objective of this legislation is to reinforce job training and skills development programs at community and technical colleges. Senator Ossoff, alongside Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), helped introduce this act.Macon, GA12 hours ago
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School of Medicine and SGMC Health celebrate opening of Valdosta Clinical Campus and Simulation LabVALDOSTA – The Valdosta community and leaders from across the state of Georgia gathered at SGMC Health, formerly known as South Georgia Medical Center, on Thursday, July 18, to celebrate the opening of Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) and SGMC Health’s clinical campus and simulation lab. MUSM has partnered with SGMC Health to establish a clinical campus in Valdosta, where third- and fourth-year students will live and work for their last two years of medical school.Macon, GA13 hours ago
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The TelegraphMacon community’s GoFundMe wants to help owner, staff of a shuttered local bakery“We will be donating the money to a designated member of the team to distribute among themselves in order to cover living expenses.”
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Jerry Seinfeld headed to Macon for comedy show this fallMACON, Ga. (WGXA) — Comedy icon Jerry Seinfeld is making his way to Middle Georgia!. According to a release, Jerry Seinfeld is set to perform at the Macon City Auditorium on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 8 p.m. Tickets for the event will go on sale Friday at 10...Macon, GA15 hours ago
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The TelegraphThink you have the best wings in town? Sign up for Macon Black Culture’s competitionThe competition will begin on July 29, in observation of National Chicken Wing Day, and run until August 4, the organization said.
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Mercer-led program helps improve infant mortality rate and maternal healthA Mercer University School of Medicine-led program has received an additional $5.5 million grant to continue its work improving health outcomes for expectant and new parents and their babies. Under the direction of professor Dr. Jennifer Barkin since fall 2022, South Georgia Healthy Start has already demonstrated a significant impact.Macon, GA18 hours ago
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Savannah Morning NewsMacon's Ocmulgee Mounds may become the first National Park and Preserve in GeorgiaThere's a rare alliance at work at the state and national level: U.S. Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Osoff have teamed up with U.S. Rep. Rick Allen and Marjorie Taylor Greene to make the Ocmulgee Mounds the first National Park and Preserve in Georgia. Their names are among more than...
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The TelegraphMacon burger joint says it’ll give free food to those who can’t afford it for one dayThe owners ask the Bibb County community to spread the word.
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13WMAZMacon-Bibb working to improve safety and accessibility in West MaconMACON, Ga. — Macon-Bibb leaders approved a more than $366 thousand dollar contract last week to build sidewalks along Hollingsworth Road in West Macon. Reverend Ronny Lee Mays said he knows the neighborhood better than anyone. "I remember all of these streets, except Mumford Road, with dirt, no pavement,...
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College freshmen face unique challenges as new school year begins soonMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the summer winds down, incoming college freshman are preparing for a new chapter in life. While this is exciting for many, new students on campus often face unique challenges that can decrease the quality of their mental health. “There’s the balance of navigating how...Macon, GA1 day ago
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Macon-Bibb leaders approve $360 thousand contract to build sidewalks on roadsOne Macon commissioner said she was backing the effort in an attempt to increase accessibility in her district.Macon, GA1 day ago
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wgxa.tv
End of an era: House of Hines closes after nearly 60 years in MaconMacon, Ga. (WGXA) –On Thursday, July 18, historic formalwear store House of Hines announced they would be "retiring" in a Facebook post after nearly six decades of business. Hines Causey, the store's founder, passed away in April of 2022 at the age of 90. His wife, Bettie, and son, H. Chris, have run the shop since.Macon, GA1 day ago
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Ossoff reflects on Biden’s presidency, endorses Harris for Democratic nominationMACON, Ga. (WPGA) - During a Monday press conference in Macon, Sen. Jon Ossoff reflected on President Joe Biden’s first term following his announcement of ending his reelection campaign. The Democratic senator said he is thankful for the impact he believes Biden has made on Georgia families. “Think about...Macon, GA1 day ago
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13WMAZList | Participating Dairy Queen locations ahead of Miracle Treat DayMACON, Ga. — Nothing satisfies more on a hot day than a nice, cold serving of ice cream. It’s a chilling and refreshing way to beat the heat during the sweltering summer heat. But on Thursday, Dairy Queens across Central Georgia are helping kids beat cancer as part...
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