Local & State

Warner Robins Mayor Chuck Shaheen and Sebie Lacy of the band Stillwater share a laugh after a news conference Tuesday at City Hall, where the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve -- based in Warner Robins since 1961 -- was praised. Warner Robins and local concerns are sponsoring this years Independence Day Concert that will include entertainment from Warner Robins native Bobbie Eakes, right, and Stillwater.

Warner Robins to honor Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve

WARNER ROBINS -- Actress and singer Bobbie Eakes sang with the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve for the first time when she was a student at Warner Robins High School.

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LOCAL & STATE

Third alligator found in Bibb

Bibb County deputies babysat an alligator early Wednesday along Interstate 75. A passing driver phoned 911 after seeing the gator on the side of the northbound entrance ramp of Hartley Bridge Road at about 2 a.m.

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LOCAL & STATE

Session to ‘listen’ well attended at Central High

About 100 people showed up to Bibb County Interim Superintendent Steve Smith’s first “listening session” at Central High School on Tuesday night to discuss areas for improvement in the schools.
LAUREN GIDDINGS MURDER CASE

McDaniel trial postponed to January, may be delayed further

The trial date has been postponed for the man accused in the June 2011 slaying and dismemberment of Lauren Giddings.
POLITICS

Macon council seeks hike in police and firefighter pensions

In a surprise move, the Macon City Council voted Tuesday to see whether retired police and firefighter pensions can be raised by $100 per month.
HOUSTON & PEACH

Houston proposes $51.6 million budget, no tax increase

WARNER ROBINS -- The Houston County Board of Commissioners unveiled a $51.6 million general fund budget Tuesday that is just slightly more than last year’s budget.
EDUCATION

Group pitches charter school to Peach County Board of Education

FORT VALLEY -- A group looking to bring a charter school to Byron presented a petition outlining the proposal to the Peach County Board of Education Tuesday evening.
POLITICS

Bibb commissioners approve slight increase for pensioners

Retired Bibb County employees will get a slight bump in their retirement benefits, commissioners decided Tuesday.
POLITICS

Bibb appeals decision in Monroe border dispute

Bibb County Attorney Virgil Adams filed an appeal Tuesday with the Georgia Supreme Court in the latest round of the border dispute with Monroe County.
POLITICS

Decision nearing on big software buy for Macon-Bibb government

The committee working on merging Macon and Bibb County computer systems is leaning toward recommending New World Systems to provide software for all public-safety functions: police, firefighters and other emergency services.
ED GRISAMORE

Gris: True love and homegrown tomatoes

Friday is the first day of summer on the calendar.