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Dispute Over Fire and Police Pension Fund Ends

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Faced with a potential costly lawsuit, Macon city officials huddled behind closed doors Wednesday and agreed to put more than $2.5 million into the police and fire pension fund immediately. Macon Mayor Robert Reichert asked council to call a special session to discuss the pension situation after receiving a letter from pension board attorney L. Robert Lovett, threatening legal action. View...

Macon Community Center Holds Youth Forum

Leah Johnson

A Macon community center served as center stage to address young people on the value of respect. The Freedom Park Community Center hosted the "Let's Talk About It" forum Wednesday afternoon. The event featured a panel and discussion about respect and other topics facing young people. Organizers say the event works to send a powerful message to the city's youth to help them become...

Police Looking For Car in Connection With Person of Interest

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Macon police are still searching for a person of interest in connection with Monday's murder of 29-year-old Candice Rice. That's according to police spokeswoman Jami Gaudet. Rice was found dead in her Lafayette Drive home Monday night. Now, police want to talk to her live-in boyfriend Bobby Lee Fordham, Jr. Gaudet says they're also searching for a car Fordham traveled in after the murder and...

Sports Moms' Tour Stops in Macon

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MACON, GA-- The I Think I Am Foundation hosted six mothers of professional athletes on a tour of Central Georgia. The group stopped at the American Professional Institute in Macon on Wednesday. They spoke to students about staying in school and setting goals for the future. "We wanted to come out and send the message and let everybody know that even though you think certain things...

30 Dogs have 8 Days to be Adopted Out

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30 dogs have eight days to find a home or they will face euthanasia. Macon Animal Control will close the first week of June for pest control treatment. There is a new countdown sign right in front of the shelter that marks the remaining days left, as well as the number of dogs. Those still left range from medium to big-sized. Animal Control Officer, Van VanDeWalker, says there's nothing...

Dinosaurs Return at Museum of Arts and Sciences

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Dinosaurs are back and they are currently living in at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon. It's a blast into the past where you might see a woolly mammoth around the corner. "It took approximately two weeks to install all these ice age dinosaurs and creatures," says Museum Curator Jim Greenhouse. The ice age animals roar until September 16th. "My favorite part was the T-Rex. It...

Prison Guard Injured in Fight with Inmate

A Macon State Prison correctional officer was injured Tuesday during a fight with an inmate. According to Georgia Department of Corrections spokeswoman Gwendolyn Hogan, Sgt. Richard Jackson was treated at a hospital for minor injuries. Hogan says the matter is under investigation and they are not releasing the details of the case. The Department of Corrections has not released the...

City of Macon to Celebrate Rosa Parks Square Expansion

Jacqueline Harnevious

The City of Macon is set to celebrate the Rosa Parks Square expansion Friday, a City of Macon news release says.A celebration program has been put together to honor and thank the City of Macon employees who helped expand the park. Grant-providers State Bank & Trust and those who helped coordinate the land swap will also be recognized.The program is in conjunction with Friday Fest on June 1...

'Hello, Harrison!': Spring Cleaning Downtown for Harrison Ford's Arrival

Main Street Macon

The City of Macon invites you to participate in "Hello Harrison!" -- a spring cleaning devoted to sprucing up downtown for the arrival of Harrison Ford for the filming of the Jackie Robinson-inspired movie, 42.When: Saturday, June 2nd, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.Where: Meet in Cherry St PlazaBring: gloves, water bottles, and sunscreen!For more details, contact Mechel McKinley at 478-803-2436

U.S. House Candidate Simpson Proposes Congressional Goals

Milledgeville's Stephen Simpson is a businessman, a military veteran, and a former Capitol Hill liaison. And now, he hopes his next title is United States Congressman. He's planning to challenge incumbent Republican Paul Broun in the primary race for the Georgia 10th District. Wednesday, he explained to Randall Savage why he feels qualified to represent the district, tackling questions about the...