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Warnings cover Bibb, Houston, Jones, Pulaski, Bleckley and Twiggs counties.

Twelve candidates will seek midstate congressional seats.

Georgia new state poet laureate is based in Central Georgia. His name is Judson Mitcham and he's a creative writing professor at ...

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Bibb School Leaders to Hold Safety Forums

6:42 PM, May 16, 2012

Bibb County school leaders want to find out what you think about safety and discipline in their schools. They're holding two forums this week where parents can share their concerns. This comes after another year where weapons, fights and arrests made news inside Bibb schools.

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7:29 PM, May 16, 2012

Warnings cover Bibb, Houston, Jones, Pulaski, Bleckley and Twiggs counties.

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Rabun County Judge Resigns Amid Probe

3:56 PM, May 16, 2012

The chief magistrate court judge in Rabun County has resigned amid an investigation by Georgia's judicial watchdog group.

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World Leaders Set for Busy US Weekend of Summitry

4:07 PM, May 16, 2012

Dozens of world leaders are heading to the United States to discuss Europe's economic woes and solidify plans for winding down the ...

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Central Georgia Native Releases Second Album

4:55 PM, May 16, 2012

Roberta native and singer-songwriter Meiko released her new album, 'The Bright Side' Tuesday.

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Fishing Tip: Getting Your Kids to Wear a Life Jacket

6:55 PM, May 16, 2012

There is an easy way for you to persuade your kids to wear a life jacket everytime you go out on the water.

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Arizona Man Suing Flagstaff is Now Its Mayor

4:02 PM, May 16, 2012

The Arizona Daily Sun reports 63-year-old Jerry Nabours was elected mayor Tuesday night.

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Biden Attacks Romney Tenure as Venture Capitalist

12:51 PM, May 16, 2012

Vice President Joe Biden is pouncing on Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney in swing state Ohio, casting him as a corporate ...

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Mother of Jorelys Rivera Arrested

Joselinne Rivera-Ruiz and her girlfriend, Maria Americano were both taken into custody bearing visible scratches and bruises.

9:11 AM, May 16, 2012

Man Found Dead Inside Car on Mumford Road in Macon

According to witnesses, James Thurmond was driving with a friend when he began having chest pains and acting strangely.

6:57 PM, May 15, 2012

Dodge County Standoff Ends Peacefully

Captain Tony Winborn with the Dodge County Sheriff's Office says 47-year-old Olen Hogan and his wife had been fighting for several days.

8:44 PM, May 15, 2012

New Terminal to Impact Travelers from Macon

Passengers on nonstop international flights from Atlanta will need to enter the airport from I-75 exit 239.

4:42 PM, May 16, 2012

Feds: Skechers Deceived Consumers With Shoe Ads

Claims that Skechers' fitness shoes can help shed pounds and tone muscles are sketchy at best, says the government -- and they're going to cost the company millions of dollars.

10:43 AM, May 16, 2012

Former Wilcox Sheriff Indicted on Civil Rights Charges

Stacy Bloodworth and Austin Bloodworth are charged with lying to the FBI.

7:06 PM, May 15, 2012

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A woman apparently shot and killed her four children, then turned the gun on herself in Port St. John on Tuesday morning. By Tim Shortt, JD Gallop, Craig Bailey and Tim Walters

Experts Say Moms Like Tonya Thomas Who Kill Their Kids Are Often Driven by Love

Unfathomable to most parents, Tonya Thomas may have believed she was acting out of love when she allegedly shot and killed her four children early Tuesday morning, say experts who have researched mothers who kill their children.

12:18 PM, May 16, 2012

Owner Says Grits Cafe Will Rebuild 'Bigger and Better'

This week, work crews are demolishing the burned-out restaurant so owners Wayne and Terri Wetendorf can rebuild on the site.

5:35 PM, May 16, 2012

Central Ga. Growers Worry Over Pecan Thefts

The Georgia Pecan Commodity Board will meet all day Thursday for it's annual budget meeting at the Georgia Farm Bureau in Macon. One of the many topics that will be discussed at the meeting is pecan theft, which some farmers say has increased over the past few years.

7:07 PM, May 15, 2012