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Leader of Armed Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Prison
DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Georgia – The leader of an armed drug trafficking organization responsible for acquiring at least 250 kilograms of methamphetamine from a prisoner and then distributing the drugs into west central Georgia was sentenced to serve 40 years in federal prison. Cornelius Leonard aka “Tae,” (29) of Grantville,...
Crawford County residents get 'fired up' for 19th annual Georgia Jug Festival
KNOXVILLE, Ga. — Folks in Crawford County turned mud into money on Saturday at the 19th Annual Georgia Jug Festival. There was a pottery sale and auction, activities for kids, puppy pageant and dog show, firefighter truck pull, and more. There was also lots of food and music for...
‘Superman’ movie filming supports tourism, economy in downtown Macon
MACON, Ga. (WPGA) - Movie magic is in the works at the historic Terminal Station in downtown Macon. As buzz about the “Superman” movie filming continues, nearby businesses say it will keep Macon relevant. Across from the Terminal Station is the Georgia Sports Hall Of Fame. Executive Director...
Meet the candidates in the runoff election for Monroe County Commission Chairman
MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — The Tuesday primary didn’t decide who will be the next Monroe County Commission Chairman. Greg Tapley and Alan Gibbs will campaign for four more weeks. It was a close call from the primary election. Tapley received 45% of the votes and Gibbs had 42.5%.
Sheriff David Davis avoids a runoff in the Bibb County Sheriff's race
MACON, Ga. — After months of campaigning, voters entrusted incumbent Bibb County Sheriff David Davis with another term, coming off a challenging term for Davis that included four inmates escaping from the Bibb County jail back in October. Since there are no republican challengers, David Davis will be the...
Georgia man accused of firing gun during youth baseball game captured by U.S. Marshals
BIBB COUNTY, Ga. — Above: Jail video of the suspect following his capture. A Georgia man faces 30 counts of aggravated assault after authorities say he fired a gun during a youth baseball game. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, Marquize Hogan, 35, of Macon, was taken into...
Memorial Day ceremonies to honor service members around central Georgia
MACON, Ga. — 1) Memorial Day Observance in Monroe County. Monroe's annual Memorial day service will take place on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn in Forsyth Monday, May 27th at 11 a.m. The ceremony will honor those that gave their lives in service. 2) Dublin VA Medical Center Memorial...
Lane Southern Orchards invites families to experience peach season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach season is officially underway and Lane Southern Orchards is welcoming visitors to experience a behind the scenes experience. Tyler Wainwright, Farm Manager at Lane Southern Orchards, says while they do not offer a u-pick option, they do offer an inside look in the packing house. Visitors can get a bird’s eye view of the packing before the peaches are shipped out.
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