Macon News

Last Update: 5/8/2008 5:25:20 PM Author: Frank Westover Susan Long has been named as the executive director of the Allman Brothers Band Museum. via 13WMAZ-TV

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Last Update: 5/7/2008 5:00:36 PM Author: Bernie O'Donnell Nine people have been arrested and charged with selling illegal copies of music CDs, according to the Bibb County Sheriffs's Office. via 13WMAZ-TV

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“All those certifications were false”

Civil penalties, payback of grants could reach in excess of $1 million By Travis Fain and Matt Barnwell - tfain@macon.com, mbarnwell@macon.com Grant Blankenship Former Macon Mayor Jack Ellis gives his final ... via The Macon Telegraph

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“A municipal bond matures and makes money.”

Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell entertained Central Michigan University graduates and joked about rock musicians during an appearance at commencement ceremonies. via Pleasant Hill Record

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A Macon man released from prison in October is charged with three recent armed robberies in Macon. via The Macon Telegraph

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Hurt by the credit crunch and sagging housing market, home furnishings retailer Linens 'n Things has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and said it will close five Georgia stores as part of its ... via The Jersey Journal

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“The mayor wants to gather more information”

The federal government wants to talk to Macon officials about hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant money that the city received during Mayor Jack Ellis' administration, a city official said Friday. via The Macon Telegraph

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After a failed armed robbery Thursday night at the Mini Foods on Romeiser Drive, Bibb County deputies arrested three suspects and are looking for a fourth man. via The Macon Telegraph

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By Ashley Tusan Joyner - ajoyner@macon.com Three people suffered injuries in a vehicular accident that happened at approximately 5:30 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of Riverside Drive and Ingleside Avenue. via The Macon Telegraph

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Macon Police are looking for a man seen on video walking into one of the Family Dollar stores he reportedly robbed. via WPGA

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