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Bibb sheriff candidate Ron Rodgers files lawsuit over election board's disqualification decision
MACON, Ga. — In another twist to the disqualification saga of two Bibb County Sheriff candidates, Ron Rodgers is asking a Bibb County Superior Court judge to step in. An attorney for Rodgers asked a judge Monday to reverse Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections' decision to disqualify Rodgers on April 10.
'A new day in Macon': Bibb leaders optimistic about tourism, countywide raises after state of the community
MACON, Ga. — Macon Mayor Lester Miller is celebrating another year of successes across Bibb County, touting new ventures, like the Atrium Health Amphitheater, in his 2024 State of the Community address. Miller highlighted public safety initiatives, their Macon Violence Prevention program, tourism dollars and new development. After the...
P&Z approves Allman Brothers Big House Museum expansion, Pleasant Hill housing
MACON, Ga. — After the Allman Brothers Big House Museum faced strong neighborhood opposition to its expansion plans in recent years, no one spoke against the project at Monday’s hearing of the Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission. The Big House Foundation already secured permission in October to...
'I would never hurt a child': Bibb County sheriff candidate Chris Patterson discusses disciplinary record
MACON, Ga. — A candidate for Bibb County sheriff was disciplined twice after internal affairs investigations in 2021 and 2022. Capt. Christopher E. Patterson worked at the sheriff's office for 32 years, and says he was voted the county's best officer five times, but he was punished for his role in the internal investigations.
Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrests two individuals tied to separate April murders
MACON, Ga. (WGXA)- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office announced the arrests of two people for murder in two separate death investigations. Deputies arrested Xalayah Green, 18, and Peair Dennard, 20, after 9 this morning at a residence on Tredway Dr. Both Green and Dennard are wanted in connection with the...
Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller: ‘Macon is booming’
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller addressed a packed crowd at the Macon City Auditorium on Tuesday. He discussed the progress of ongoing projects and highlighting the community’s achievements. The State of the Community Luncheon was filled with information, but the key message was clear: Macon is...
53-year-old Bibb County woman arrested after 25-year-old woman doused in gas
BIBB COUNTY, Ga. - A 53-year-old woman, Kimberly Lashawn Brooks, has been taken into custody by Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies in connection with an aggravated assault investigation. The incident took place at a residence within the 3800 block of Log Cabin Drive. The call for assistance was received...
No bond for Macon woman in aggravated assault, arson case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is in custody in connection with an aggravated assault that happened in the 3800 block of Log Cabin Drive just before noon on Sunday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 53-year-old Kimberly Lashawn Brooks was identified as the suspect and now faces charges of aggravated assault and first degree arson. Her request for bond was denied.
UPDATE: 2 arrested in connection with separate murders earlier this month
UPDATE (4/22/24): Two people are now in custody in connection with recent death investigations. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 18-year-old Xalayah Nahri Green and 20-year-old Peair Dennard Harvey were arrested Monday after successful executions of arrest warrants. Both were apprehended around 9 a.m. at a home in...
Two arrested after leading deputies on chase, ramming into two patrol cars in Macon
MACON, Ga. — Two men are in jail after leading Bibb deputies on a brief chase and ramming into two patrol cars, according to a press release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. They say it happened on Wednesday around 1:42 p.m. when deputies attempted to do a traffic...
Man arrested after running into two police vehicles during car chase
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has recently arrested a man involved in a car chase who attacked law enforcement officers. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office the incident started during a traffic stop on Broadway in Downtown Macon on Wednesday at 1:42 p.m. Two wanted...
'We're gonna flex': Key takeaways from State of the Community address by Mayor Lester Miller
MACON, Ga. — On Tuesday, Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller gave the State of the Community address at the Macon City Auditorium. “It’s a great day to be in Macon-Bibb County," Mayor Miller said. The goal was to provide a snapshot of the progress the city has made over...
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