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Little Richard House closes indefinitely
The Little Richard Neighborhood Resource Center closed indefinitely without fanfare or public notice last weekend. A few days later, the historic childhood home of Macon music legend Little Richard sat silent, save for the occasional thunk of moving boxes being unfolded by a man whose last day on the job is June 7.
Georgia's Blue Bird Workers Ratify Historic Union Contract, Signaling Southern Labor Rights Advancement
In a significant step for labor rights in Georgia, more than 1,500 workers at Fort Valley-based Blue Bird, a manufacturer of electric school buses, ratified their first union contract last month. This move comes after a vote last year where employees of the established company chose to become part of the United Steel Workers, marking a crucial victory for the labor movement in the southern state, as reported by WABE.
Macon neighbors react to CITGO store clerk getting shot during robbery
MACON, Ga. — A gas station clerk is recovering after being shot during an armed robbery. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, it happened Monday morning around 4:15 a.m. at the CITGO at 5642 Houston Road. Investigators say the shooter was wearing all dark clothing and a face...
Here's why these new apartments concern some neighbors in Macon
MACON, Ga. — A newly approved apartment complex on Napier Avenue has some people concerned about the traffic and construction coming to the intersection. According to Jeff Ruggieri, the Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning executive director, this will be the 15th apartment complex approved in the last two years. The...
The Little Richard House is closed indefinitely. Here's why
MACON, Ga. — The Little Richard House in Macon's Pleasant Hill neighborhood remains closed after Macon-Bibb County stopped funding it last month. That's according to our partners at the Murphy Center for Collaborative Journalism. The county, Georgia Department of Transportation, and the Macon-Bibb County Enhancement Authority all put in work to restore the childhood home of the music icon. The authority is currently responsible for managing it.
Macon-Bibb District 3 run-off: Stewart and Flowers vie for commissioner spot
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- The primary election run-off is June 18th. Voters will see Stanley Stewart and Melvin Flowers on the ballot for Macon-Bibb County District 3 commissioner now that the former commissioner, Elaine Lucas, reached her term limit. Flowers says he wants to help the work that has already...
Freedom Day in Middle Georgia; how Macon is celebrating the 32nd annual festival this week
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — This week, Macon is celebrating the 32nd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival. There are still plenty of events and ways to celebrate lined up throughout the week for those looking to participate. Here is a list of Juneteenth events in Macon happening through Sunday:. Macon Black...
13WMAZ is ready to select a new team of Junior Journalists! Here’s what you need to know
MACON, Ga. — This summer, 13WMAZ will begin the search for a new team of Junior Journalists!. The process will take many weeks to complete, and it begins with open auditions. There are two opportunities to try out. The first one is June 26 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00...
'It seems like one thing after another': Macon paramedic and chemo patient's car broken into again
MACON, Ga. — Katie McKinney just can't catch a break. Within a nine month period, the cars in her driveway were broken into not once but twice. Early Monday morning, McKinney and her boyfriend were woken up by the sound of their doorbell at their home in West Macon.
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