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Comprehensive News Feed for Macon, GA.

Results 1 - 20 of 5,367 in Macon, GA

  1. 'We did our best' to save boys, firefighter saysRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Macon Telegraph

    Macon-Bibb County firefighters Daniel Wimberly, left, and Matt Couey had to feel their way through a bedroom in a burning Unionville house to get to two young boys, who later succumbed to smoke inhalation.

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    Related Topix: Macon Metro, Bibb County, GA, Unionville, GA, Natural Disasters, Fire, Wildfire

  2. Only two midstate school systems make AYPRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Macon Telegraph

    State to take over Weaver, Southwest Weaver Middle and Southwest High schools in Macon have been placed on "state-directed status" by the state Department of Education for not making Adequate Yearly Progress ...

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  3. Dean: Georgia can be takenRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... National Committee Chairman Howard Dean said Friday. Dean is scheduled to speak today at rallies in Savannah, Macon and Atlanta. He is touring the South by bus to talk up presumptive presidential nominee Barack Obama's efforts to win states like ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, John McCain, Georgia, US Senate, Republican, Saxby Chambliss

  4. Gunmen sought in Bargain Shop hold upRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | The Macon Telegraph

    ... ted. Anyone with information is asked to call the Warner Robins police criminal investigations division at 929-2977 or Macon Regional CrimeStoppers at 742-2330 or (877) 68-CRIME.

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  5. William E. MartinRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | The State - South Carolina

    ... is survived by his wife, Juanita Carter Martin of the home; a twin sister, Helen Stafford and her husband Walter of Macon, Ga.; 2 sons, William "Billy" Martin and his wife Crystal of Concord, N.C., and Guy Martin and his wife Tracy of Fort Mill; a ...

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  6. Bulletin board, July 26Read the original story

    5 hrs ago | The Macon Telegraph

    ... league for players in the seventh through 12th grades. Call 297-5687 or e-mail otzbaseball@rock.com . * Aug. 2-3: The Macon Summer Classic tournament will be held for 8-and-under through 14-and-under at North Macon Park. Call Scott Carter at ...

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  7. Shooting suspect in robbery arrested in ThomastonRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | The Macon Telegraph

    ... a fugitive Friday who was wanted on charges of armed robbery and aggravated assault, according to a news release. Macon police issued warrants for Justin Ashley, 20, who allegedly entered the O'Reilly Auto Parts store located at 3129 Vineville Ave. ...

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    Related Topix: Macon Metro, Bibb County, GA

  8. Heat plays a role in team tournamentRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | The Macon Telegraph

    On the strength of the doubles team of Mitchell Midkiff and Kahai Hall and the singles play of 14-year-old Shoman Kaskebar, the 18-and-under Macon gold division team jumped out to a two-match lead over Colquitt ...

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  9. Macon Transit Authority Raises Fares, Cuts RoutesRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | WMAZ-TV Macon

    The Macon Bibb Transit Authority agreed at a public hearing Friday to raise its fares and cut back on hours and routes.

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  10. Macon Recognized for Cutting Copper TheftsRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | WMAZ-TV Macon

    Police have arrested a Macon man for stealing $1,000 worth of copper from a plumbing company.

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  11. Man arrested in robbery of Vineville auto storeRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | The Macon Telegraph

    ... Task Force arrested a fugitive today wanted on charges of armed robbery and aggravated assault, a news release said. Macon police issued warrants for Justin Ashley, 20, who allegedly entered the O'Reilly Auto Parts store located at 3129 Vineville ...

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    Related Topix: Macon Metro, Bibb County, GA

  12. U.S. attorney's office rejects Macon's $103,000 offer to settle federal grant issueRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | The Macon Telegraph

    Mayor Robert Reichert on Friday said U.S. Attorney Max Wood has indicated he is not willing to accept a $103,000 offer from the city to settle his claim that Macon misspent portions of a $1 million federal ...

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  13. U.S. Attorney Rejects Macon's OfferRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | 13WMAZ-TV

    That's basically how U.S. Attorney Max Wood responded to the city of Macon's offer to settle a dispute over a federal grant.

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  14. Bands Take Over Macon at Bragg Jam 2008Read the original story

    13 hrs ago | 13WMAZ-TV

    Forty bands take the stage this weekend for Macon's annual Bragg Jam. The fun begins Friday night with a kickoff party at the Armory Ball room.

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  15. City Offers Settlement in Grant DisputeRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | 13WMAZ-TV

    Macon Mayor Robert Reichert plans to discuss Friday the city's offer to settle the dispute over a federal grant that may have been misused.

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  16. East Macon Burglaries Trouble NeighborhoodRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | 13WMAZ-TV

    Macon Police say they're investigating two burglaries in the Parkview neighborhood behind the Baconsfield Kroger on North Avenue.

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  17. Thursday's top stories on macon.comRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | The Macon Telegraph

    Here is a list of Thursday's 10 most-viewed stories on macon.com, as measured by Omniture.

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  18. Never too old to drive a hybridRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Macon Telegraph

    ... than that, it was a lovely vehicle.) He got his first new car, a 1949 Chevy Coupe, from Dunlap Chevrolet in downtown Macon. Over the years, he has driven everything from Fords to Chevys to Dodges. His last car was a 1997 Oldsmobile 88. The fuel ...

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  19. Two remaining Democratic U.S. Senate candidates spar in MaconRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Macon Telegraph

    ... Press Club debate featuring the candidates. The two remaining Democratic U.S. Senate candidates sparred Thursday in Macon for a debate that will be televised this weekend. DeKalb County CEO Vernon Jones and former Georgia Department of Human ...

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    Related Topix: Dekalb County, GA, Macon Metro, US Politics, US News, John Edwards

  20. Bibb commission adopts millage rateRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Macon Telegraph

    ... stayed about the same at 2.549 mills. That tax is expected to raise about $5.2 million, documents show. The city of Macon and school board are expected to set their millage rates soon. A mill represents a tax liability of $1 for every $1,000 of ...

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