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Houston Relay for Life Raises $228 Thousand

11:46 PM, May 17, 2013

Some walkers told us they're celebrating their own survival and courage, while others were walking either for loved ones lost, those still fighting, and those who conquered the disease.

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Abducted 4-Year-Old Airlifted After Eastman Accident

4:39 PM, May 17, 2013

Mi-Kurhea Mumford, 4, was air-lifted to a Macon hospital after a three-car wreck in Eastman in which she suffered a skull fracture.

Lizella Couple in Hospital After Domestic Shooting

4:39 PM, May 17, 2013

55-year-old Kenneth Burnam and his wife 48-year-old Diane Burnam of Lizella were involved in an argument.

13 Summer Camps for Kids

4:38 PM, May 17, 2013

13 Summer Camp ideas for your children in this week's rendition of 13 Things.

Bibb Democrats Host Political Forum

9:20 AM, May 17, 2013

Moderator Homer Scarborough asked the same questions of District 2 and District 3 candidates at both forums, hosted by Bibb County's local chapter of Democrats on Thursday night.

Behind the Lines: Sniper Pod Unit at RAFB

8:50 AM, May 17, 2013

The Sniper Pod unit in the 402nd EMXG at Robins Air Force is the only repair depot in the world.

Dinosaurs Come to Life at the Centreplex

8:46 AM, May 17, 2013

A new exhibit at the Macon Centreplex goes back in time with animatronic dinos.

Springdale Parents Petition Against Class Size Process

8:25 AM, May 17, 2013

The parents are urging board members to consider each school's numbers separately.

Bibb School Board Delays '45/15' Calendar

8:21 AM, May 17, 2013

The Bibb County school board pushed back a move to a 45/15 calendar at Thursday night's meeting.

Fourth Monroe Homicide Suspect Arrested in Decatur

8:03 AM, May 17, 2013

The Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force says 17-year-old Dave'von Sapp was arrested without incident at a relative's apartment in Decatur.

 

If You Missed It | Friday Morning Update

7:29 AM, May 17, 2013

The latest from the Eyewitness News Mornin' crew for Friday, May 17, 2013. 

Connect2Compete Provides Low-Cost Internet to Central Georgians

7:16 PM, May 16, 2013

Connect2Compete, a program that wants to make the Internet more accessible to lower-income families, is coming back to Macon. 

Wesleyan Bringing More Mandarin Chinese to Macon

7:16 PM, May 16, 2013

Bibb County's public schools gained national attention for their move to teach Mandarin Chinese to public elementary school students.

Northside School Farm Wins Award

7:10 PM, May 16, 2013

Students at Northside High School in Warner Robins have their very own farm, and it's award-winning. It was recently recognized as an outstanding middle/secondary school program by the Georgia Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association.

Little Richard Backs Ellis in Mayor's Race

6:31 PM, May 16, 2013

The rock legend has endorsed Ellis in this summer's race to become the first mayor of the combined Macon and Bibb County.

Macon Native Steve Penley Presents First Lady with Portrait

2:22 PM, May 16, 2013

Macon's Steve Penley presented First Lady Michelle Obama with a portrait at the Congressional Club's luncheon Wednesday.

Saturday Road Race to Close Peach County Roads

12:07 PM, May 16, 2013

Police will detour traffic around the road race in Peach County Saturday morning.

Central Ga. Cyclists Shed Light on Bike Safety

10:27 AM, May 16, 2013

It's National Bike Safety Month and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 52,000 people pedal cyclists were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2010. 

Drones Flying Over Eastman with $1M NASA Grant

9:51 AM, May 16, 2013

If you saw something flying over Eastman, it was a drone being used to test airplanes as a part of the project through Kennesaw-based Areai and a grant from NASA.

Is Robins Air Force Base Prepared for BRAC?

8:57 AM, May 16, 2013

The 21st Century Partnership and the Heart of Georgia Energy Coalition sounded the alarm Wednesday about whether the Central Georgia community is ready for the next BRAC, which could happen as soon as 2015.

Budget Cuts Threaten Progress at Rutland Middle

8:13 AM, May 16, 2013

Job reductions and more budget cuts by the Bibb County school board could mean even bigger losses for some schools.

Macon Woman Gets Millions In Whistleblower Suit

8:08 AM, May 16, 2013

Macon woman gets $10.1 million in whistle-blower lawsuit.

Service Dog Will Help Warner Robins Woman with Seizures

7:29 PM, May 15, 2013

A 20-year-old Warner Robins woman will get a service dog to help with her seizures.

Driver in Critical Condition After Being Shot by Houston Deputy

This shooting happened this afternoon on Moody Road, just south of Lake Placid Road.

7:44 PM, May 17, 2013

Abducted 4-Year-Old Airlifted After Eastman Accident

Mi-Kurhea Mumford, 4, was air-lifted to a Macon hospital after a three-car wreck in Eastman in which she suffered a skull fracture.

3:39 PM, May 17, 2013

DNA Results Confirm Remains Are Missing MGSC Student

Human remains found at a Hawkinsville site last week have been confirmed by DNA tests as Jmaal Keyes, the Middle Georgia State College student that went missing April 25.

6:30 PM, May 17, 2013

Family Opening Beer Garden in Warner Robins Monday

The Kressin family has owned many businesses, but they call their latest venture, a beer garden, "the coolest."

7:17 PM, May 17, 2013

Missing 2-year-old Located in Arkansas

Sandy Springs police issued an Amber Alert for a 2-year-old Friday morning. She was located in Arkansas Friday evening.

4:08 PM, May 17, 2013

Lizella Couple in Hospital After Domestic Shooting

55-year-old Kenneth Burnam and his wife 48-year-old Diane Burnam of Lizella were involved in an argument.

3:39 PM, May 17, 2013

Fourth Monroe Homicide Suspect Arrested in Decatur

The Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force says 17-year-old Dave'von Sapp was arrested without incident at a relative's apartment in Decatur.

 

7:03 AM, May 17, 2013

GBI: 5 Officers Fired Shots in Fatal Warner Robins Shooting

Agent Rodney Wall says the GBI investigation shows Rawls pointed a gun at his wife and fired shots at police.

9:26 AM, Mar 13, 2013

First Pitch Ends in Big Surprise for Soldier's Daughter in Tampa

Alayna ran to her dad and wrapped her arms around his neck

3:20 PM, May 17, 2013

School Honors Three Victims Killed in Fire

On February 24th three children were killed and another one injured when fire roared through their Macon home. Police say their mother, Colethia Williams, was not home when the fire broke out. Riley Elementary in Macon honored Nykhia, Jammarian and Daija Williams today with a tree planting.

6:18 PM, May 17, 2013

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