Rutland Schools on Lockdown During Active Police Search
Bibb County Schools say all students and staff are safe as authorities conduct search on Skipper Road.
Bibb County Deputies Arrest Man on Houston County Warrant
Captain John Birch, American Patriot, Martyred by Communists
Crime
Macon House Fire Kills Two Brothers
Neighbor recounts waking to massive blaze that claimed lives of 20-year-old and 14-year-old

Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Macon Murder Suspect
Insufficient evidence leads to dismissal of case against David Martin
Macon Neighbors Rarely Saw Family Before Deadly Incident
Crime scene cleaner unable to contact relatives or property owner after alleged murder-suicide
Weather
Weather Impact Alert: Possible strong to severe storms Saturday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected throughout the day in Central Georgia

Controlled Burn at Piedmont National Wildlife Preserve Causing Smoky Skies in East Macon
Authorities say the prescribed fire is under control and being conducted for ecological benefits.
Icy Conditions Close Lanes on I-16 in Laurens County, Block Lane on SR 22 in Jones County
Georgia DOT reports icy patches causing lane closures and blockages in Middle Georgia
Lifestyle
Macon Sleepout Raises $287,500 for Daybreak Resource Center
Community members spent the night outdoors to support homelessness services in Macon.

Macon Community Gathers for Daybreak Sleepout to Support Homeless
Annual overnight event raises funds and awareness for homelessness in Central Georgia.
Girl Scout Cookie Season Kicks Off with New Flavor
Cookies available for $5 at local businesses and through booth sales
Health
Central Georgia Man's Routine Heart Test Saves His Life
Thomaston resident Ronnie Paul nearly skipped the $99 calcium scoring test, which revealed severe plaque buildup and led to life-saving surgery.

North Central Health District installs harm reduction vending machines in Macon-Bibb, Houston County
The vending machines offer free Naxolene, testing strips, hygiene kits, and other lifesaving supplies to combat opioid overdoses.
Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health Offers Programs for Substance Use, Addiction
Facility provides inpatient and outpatient services, therapy, and resources for those struggling with substance abuse.
Entertainment
Country Star Jason Aldean's Wealth Soars to $80 Million
The 'Country Rock Star' Parlays Music Success into Diverse Business Ventures

Macon Lands 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow' Shoot, Boosting Local Economy
Several film and TV productions are set to flood the Macon area in the coming months, including the latest Superman franchise installment.
Central Georgia Broadcasters Remember Bill Elder's Legacy
The longtime Macon radio personality and Georgia Radio Hall of Famer died at age 71.