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8 hrs ago | The Macon Telegraph

SPLOST committee chosen, disputed

Although a seven-member committee is now in place to monitor spending of $190 million in special purpose local option sales tax funds in Macon and Bibb County, several Macon City Council members are unhappy about how the city’s three representatives on that body were chosen.

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Related Topix: Macon, GA

8 hrs ago | The Macon Telegraph

‘I Love Macon’ campaign launched to focus on city’s positives

A group of young community leaders have launched the “I Love Macon” initiative, which is aimed at accentuating the positives to life in Bibb County.

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Related Topix: Macon, GA

13 hrs ago | 13WMAZ.com

"Macon Miracle" Features Help Outside Of Schools

With his strategic plan for Bibb County Schools, Superintendent Romain Dallemand aims to boost the graduation rate to 100 percent by 2023.

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Related Topix: Parenting, Family

Yesterday | The Macon Telegraph

Tax scams

After losing her job of three years as a motel housekeeper in January, Rochelle Grable needed her tax refund to help pay the rent.

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Related Topix: Tax, Personal Finance, Social Security, Macon, GA

Sat Feb 11, 2012

The Macon Telegraph

More Georgia kids learning Mandarin

When some of Hall County's youngest students settle in for a lesson, they greet the teacher not with "good morning" but with "ni hao." That's because Hall is one of a few Georgia school systems that starts teaching Mandarin to students as young as 4 years old.

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Related Topix: Georgia, Family, Kids, Education Etc., Georgia State University, Emory University

The Macon Telegraph

Political Notebook: Serving and protecting

When three cars collided during Thursday morning’s rush hour on Forsyth Road, Macon’s E-911 dispatchers heard a familiar voice on the police radio -- the boss.

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Related Topix: Macon, GA

Fri Feb 10, 2012

The Macon Telegraph

Northeast rape charges dropped

Macon police dropped rape charges against seven Northeast High School teens Friday, saying that the 16-year-old special-needs student who leveled the charges made false statements in the case.

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Related Topix: Macon, GA, Criminal Defense Law, Law

The Macon Telegraph

Reaction mixed on Miracle

Reaction to the Macon Miracle, Superintendent Romain Dallemand's ambitious strategy to overhaul Bibb County's school system, was mixed among the crowd at Friday's "celebration" at the Macon Coliseum.

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Related Topix: Mercer University, Family, Kids

13WMAZ.com

Macon Miracle: Community Members React

Pastor D.W. Bryant, former Bibb county student Michael McKeever and parent Janice Slavin appeared live during Eyewitness News at 6 on Friday.

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13WMAZ.com

Rape Charges Dropped In Northeast High Case

Police said the alleged victim admitted today falsifying the report that she was raped.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Education Etc.

The Macon Telegraph

Police: Northeast student admits to making up rape claim, charges dropped against 7 students

The 16-year-old Northeast High School student who claimed she was raped by seven classmates Jan.

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Related Topix: Macon, GA, Criminal Defense Law, Law

13WMAZ.com

FROM 2010: Dallemand's Pay: $198,000-Plus

The Bibb County Board of Education says they've agreed on a contract with Romain Dallemand to become their new school superintendent.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Macon, GA

The Macon Telegraph

Expo will showcase Middle Georgia businesses

The Expo, sponsored by the Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages, will be held 6-10 p.m. on Feb.

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Related Topix: Macon, GA, Divorce Court, Reality TV, Entertainment, Television

Thu Feb 09, 2012

41 NBC

Macon City Hall Packed With Concern Citizens Over New Animal Shelter

Tonight, Bibb County residents and animal rescue workers had the chance to voice their concerns and make suggestions about what they want to see included in the new animal control shelter.

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The Macon Telegraph

Bivins running for re-election in Bibb County

Bibb County Commissioner Bert Bivins launched his re-election campaign Thursday, saying he wants to make sure Bibb County's new $190 million sales tax is properly managed.

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The Macon Telegraph

School board vote unlikely this week on Dallemand plan

Thousands will gather at the Macon Coliseum on Friday to hear school Superintendent Romain Dallemand’s plan to overhaul the school system, but a school board vote on the plan Thursday or Friday is unlikely.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

41 NBC

Local Emergency Management Agencies Want to Make Sure You're Safe In Case of A Disaster

MACON, Georgia - Since this week is Severe Weather Awareness week, local emergency management agencies want to make sure you're safe in case of a disaster.

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Related Topix: Macon, GA, Weather

13WMAZ.com

Bibb Students to Hold 'Macon Miracle' Protest This Morning

Bibb County students are expected to gather at Tattnall Square Park this morning to begin their protest of Superintendent Romain Dallemand's proposed 'Macon Miracle' plan, which would bring sweeping changes, including possible school closures and curriculum restructuring, to the system.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

The Macon Telegraph

Hicks set to take over at Central

Former Baldwin head coach Jesse Hicks is expected to be named the head football coach at Central on Thursday, according to Bibb County board of education documents.

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Related Topix: Howard, GA

Fox 24

Tornado drill canceled, students still participate

In an effort to avoid confusion, the Macon-Bibb county tornado drill was canceled on Wednesday because of cloud cover, but that didn't stop some schools from still partcipating.

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Related Topix: Weather

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