Local & State

Southwest High, Bibb County school system get new leaders

Several Bibb County associate superintendents were named school principals Tuesday, and the board finalized a contract with interim Superintendent Steve Smith.

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HOUSTON & PEACH

Perry approves new fire engine purchase

Perry’s newest fire station has landed another truck.

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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.
CRIME

Macon principal loses family members in triple homicide

Appling Middle School Principal Steve Jones is mourning the deaths of his parents and younger brother in a triple homicide near Augusta, according to a Bibb school system email.
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.
CRIME

Bibb deputies jump into pond to arrest accused panhandler

They didn’t capture a killer or wrestle a robber, but two Bibb deputies did make a splash arresting a suspected panhandler.
LOCAL & STATE

Bibb County contractors meet with residents for input on parks plan

As Bibb County solicits ideas from the public on its Parks & Recreation Master Plan, some residents are saying they’ve been down this road before.
CRIME

Macon man indicted for baby’s death

A Macon man was indicted Tuesday in Bibb County Superior Court on charges of felony and malice murder.
POLITICS

Bibb commissioners delay vote on benefits consultant

Bibb County commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday night to interview next week the three finalists for a benefits consultant contract.
HOUSTON & PEACH

Peach hospital recognized for patient safety

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

Former Bibb paraprofessional indicted, accused of molesting special needs student

Alleged sex acts a former Howard High School paraprofessional is accused of committing against a special needs student occurred both on and off campus, according to the Bibb County District Attorney’s Office.