The top local news headlines from Yahoo! News – Yahoo! News
The top local news headlines from Yahoo! News – Yahoo! News
Peacock Naming Contest at Andalusia
Fans of Flannery O’Connor have a chance to name the peacock at Andalusia after their favorite O’Connor character. Full Story;
Macon, Bibb County Tax Hearings Start This Week
People living in the city of Macon, and in Bibb County, could see their property taxes increase, but they have several chances to speak out, coming up soon. Full Story;
Macon First-Grader Jumps Rope to Help Save Lives
Myah Reynolds says she enjoys her jump rope, especially when she uses it to help patients with heart disease. Full Story;
Monticello Welcomes Home 48th Brigade Wounded Soldier
Hundreds gathered in Monticello’s town square Saturday to honor and welcome home 48th Brigade Staff Sergeant Marty Brownlee, who was injured during a suicide attack in Afghanistan earlier this month. Full Story;
Macon Police: Teens Rob Store, Strike Clerk With Gun
Macon police say two teenagers robbed Key Beauty Supply store on Millerfield Road Saturday night. Police say both suspects wore black hoodies and black bandanas over the lower part of their faces. Full Story;
One Killed, Three Hurt in Warner Robins Accident
A Warner Robins woman was killed and three people were injured in a crash at the intersection of Booth Road and Russell Parkway. Full Story;
Local Fraternity Hosts Barbecue, Mentors Kids
Some members of the Macon chapter of Omega Psi Phi showed their support to local kids through a community barbecue Saturday afternoon. Full Story;
Cherry Blossom Festival “Think Pink” Event Kicks Off
Cherry Blossom officials announced the “Think Pink” kick off for their festival Saturday morning. Full Story;
Macon’s Atlantic Cotton Mills in Need of Grant
The State of Georgia recently turned down a grant application to revitalize the building. But Josh Rogers with the Historic Macon Foundation says they have another chance. Full Story;
WAYS TO SAVE: Spending Less Green on Your Garden
Deborah Carriker knows her way around a garden, but she also knows people spend too much cash taking care of it, especially on water use. Here’s her advice on saving water, and money. Full Story;
The Mullen’s family spotted a black bear in their backyard looking for a snack in their garbage. The bear scattered the trash all over the yard before scurrying back into the woods. Full Story;
9-Year-Old Boy Suspended After Loaded Gun Found at Bibb School
Bibb County schools Campus Police Chief Daniel DeCoursey says a third grader brought the loaded gun to school. Full Story;
Wounded 48th Brigade Soldier Returns to Monticello
Marty Brownlee and four other members of 48th were injured in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan. He’ll be honored in Monticello’s town square Saturday. Full Story;
Warner Robins Man Robbed, Shot
A man told Warner Robins police that he was robbed and shot Thursday night. Full Story;
Alcohol May Have Caused Fatal Accident at ‘Split’
A Monroe County woman died in a Friday morning accident at the Interstate 16-Interstate 75 split. Five more people were injured and one is still missing. Full Story;
United Way Will Give Out More Than $3 Million to Partner Agencies
The organization has increased funding by approximately 10%compared to last year. Full Story;
Movie Extras See Early Screening of “The Crazies”
Central Georgia serves as a back drop for parts of the movie, shot last year. Full Story;
Saving Money may be the last thing on your mind during tough economic times. A national survey found that Americans have begun to save less over the last few years. Full Story;
Bibb Students Raise More Than $500 for Haiti Relief
Students at one Bibb County school pooled their spare change and raised more than $500 for earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. Full Story;
Upgrading to a newer flat screen TV can cost you more energy. Find out some ways to save with your new set. Full Story;
Macon-Bibb Fire Dept. Gets Preliminary Performance Grade
It’s been more than a decade since a national insurance group graded the performance of the Macon-Bibb Fire Department. They received preliminary grades from the Insurance Services Office a couple weeks ago. Full Story;
Mental Health Court Helps Mentally-Ill Stay Out of Jail
A Bibb County program designed to help those with mental health issues who have been arrested can boast four more graduates today. Full Story;
Macon-Bibb Firefighter Injured in Ceiling Collapse
A Macon-Bibb firefighter is hospitalized this afternoon after part of burning building collapsed on him. Full Story;
Jury Breaks for Weekend in North Macon Rape Case
Judge Martha Christian dismissed the jury around 6 p.m. after they deliberated for about two hours. Full Story;
Clerk Injured in Warner Robins Store Robbery
A Warner Robins store clerk was injured when he struggled with an armed robber. Full Story;
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