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Houston & Peach

Centerville council explores ways to connect with local legislative delegation

CENTERVILLE -- City Council heard Tuesday about a program that will bring it and state legislators together to discuss issues and concerns. 3 minutes ago

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HOUSTON & PEACH

40 people indicted in Houston County in alleged drug-ring bust

PERRY - In all, more than 40 people have been indicted in connection with major drug ring operating in Houston County.

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HOUSTON & PEACH

Stray dog tests positive for rabies in Houston County

A pit bull mix that bit a person in the face in the Shamrock Circle neighborhood of north Houston County has tested positive for rabies, according to a Wednesday news release from the Houston County Health Department.

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HOUSTON & PEACH

Perry approves new fire engine purchase

Perry’s newest fire station has landed another truck.
HOUSTON & PEACH

Byron receives $374,377 grant to benefit new hospital

The city of Byron has received a $374,377 grant to help with public roadway and sewer system improvements in relation to Peach County’s new hospital.
ELECTIONS

Chalk announces bid for Warner Robins mayor

WARNER ROBINS -- A retired U.S. Air Force intelligence officer who is a logistics manager at Robins Air Force Base announced his bid Tuesday for Warner Robins mayor.
EDUCATION

Bibb, Houston graduation rates up overall but still too low, educators say

As thousands of midstate students prepare to walk the graduation line Friday and Saturday, the statewide graduation rate is slowly climbing.
HOUSTON & PEACH

Peach hospital recognized for patient safety

Peach Regional Medical Center has been recognized for patient safety.
EDUCATION

Short list for FVSU presidential candidates set

A committee has selected four candidates in its search for the next president of Fort Valley State University, and the public is invited to hear them state their case for leading the university.
HOUSTON & PEACH

Houston revives Carl Vinson Parkway widening

WARNER ROBINS -- The Houston County Commission is reviving a widening project from the 2001 special purpose local option sales tax that it once thought it couldn’t afford.
CRIME

Kentucky mom indicted in 8-year-old girl’s fatal overdose in Peach County

A Peach County grand jury has indicted a 40-year-old Kentucky woman on two counts of felony murder in the 2010 death of her daughter.