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Robins Financial Donates $54K to Local Teachers Through GRANTED Program

MACON, Ga. — Robins Financial Credit Union awarded more than $54,000 to 30 local teachers through its 4th Annual GRANTED program, supporting classroom innovation and supplies across the credit union’s 45-county service area. Launched in 2022, the GRANTED program helps K-12 educators fund projects and classroom needs from their wish lists. Since its inception, Robins Financial has provided over $159,000 in grants to teachers. “Through our GRANTED…Macon, Georgia · Macon Read Article

Macon-Bibb mayor pushes senior tax relief plan with new homestead exemptions - 41NBC News

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller is taking steps to provide tax relief for senior homeowners. At a news conference on Thursday, Mayor Miller recommended that the commission pass a resolution asking local legislators to introduce a bill to create homestead exemptions for people 65 and older. Under his proposal, seniors would get an extra $10,000 exemption at age 65. At 75, the exemption would go up to $15,000, a…Macon, Georgia · Macon Read Article

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating Cedar Avenue shooting - 41NBC News

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A person was shot Thursday morning on Cedar Avenue and taken to the hospital, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said he suffered a single gunshot wound to the leg. His injury was non-life-threatening. That’s all the information the sheriff’s office provided. “The incident is still under investigation,” the sheriff’s office said in an emailed statement. Categories: Bibb County, Featured, L…Macon, Georgia · Macon Read Article

Baldwin County senior center opens new library for senior participants- 41NBC News

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Baldwin County Senior Center opens a new library at one of its centers for its senior participates. Last Thursday, Overview Incorporated and the Baldwin County Senior Center held the ribbon cutting. Executive Director of Overview Incorporated Wanda Addeo said the library will give seniors a way to connect and share common interests. The participants can check out all sorts of books, from their growing selection, i…Macon, Georgia · Macon Read Article

Hit-and-Run Incident Claims Life of 23-Year-Old Woman in Macon

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MACON — A 23-year-old woman was found dead late Wednesday morning on Rocky Creek Road in Macon after what investigators say appears to be a hit-and-run crash. What We Know: Deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 2200 block of Rocky Creek Road just before 11:30 a.m. Thursday as part of […] The post Hit-and-Run Incident Claims Life of 23-Year-Old Woman in Macon appeared first on The Georgia Sun.Macon, Georgia · Macon Read Article

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia to host 13th Annual Heart of the Dragon Boat Races - 41NBC News

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia will host the 13th Annual Heart of the Dragon Boat Races on September 20 at Sandy Beach on Lake Tobesofkee in Macon. The event brings together professional, club and local teams from across the Southeast to race in one of the region’s premier paddling competitions. Teams also fundraise to support Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs in Central Georgia. “This y…Macon, Georgia · Macon Read Article

Macon’s Burke Mansion to host first overnight ghost hunt experience - 41NBC News

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon and the Macon Beyond team are hosting an overnight ghost hunt at one of the city’s most historic landmarks, the Burke Mansion, according to Visit Macon. The exclusive event will be held October 3, and will allow guests to spend the night in the 1887-built mansion while participating in an immersive paranormal investigation. The ghost hunt will be hosted by actress and producer Carrie Genzel, known for he…Macon, Georgia · Macon Read Article

GEICO’s Macon campus cleared after false bomb threat Tuesday - 41NBC News

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A bomb threat at the GEICO campus in Macon Tuesday led to a response from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, but investigators determined the call was a hoax. Capt. Linda Howard with the sheriff’s office confirmed a bomb threat was made just before 6 p.m. She said deputies responded and all buildings were checked and cleared. “No bomb was found, and this call was determined to be false,” she said. “The incident is un…Macon, Georgia · Macon Read Article

Dozens of paratransit riders will lose bus service

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Mercer University 'shelter-in-place' lifted after threat made towards Macon campus, university says

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Mercer University alerts students to shelter in place due to active threat. Details remain limited as officials investigate the situation.Macon, Georgia · Macon See the Story