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The next time you're passing through Culloden, make sure to stop by Lockett's Kuntry Cooking for Southern favorites like this plate of fried chicken with cream potatoes, yams and cornbread.
Not many Mayberrys: Patrolling the countryside isn't what it used to be
Deputy Rusty Davis eased his patrol car down a paved country lane a few miles north of town.
Nest aid: Rare kestrels get home-building help
Biologists band baby kestrels Monday in Taylor County in an effort to study and rejuvenate their population.
Communities in Middle Georgia face distinct crime challenges
“A lot of items are left in vehicles that shouldn't be”
Forsyth police Maj. Matthew Perry understands that population growth can bring both prosperity and challenges to a community. via The Macon Telegraph
New offices will boost Monroe law enforcement
“We're hoping to have it in place by the end of the year or early next year. Then there will be days the deputies won't have to come to Forsyth at all. That should save some on gasoline and other expenses, but we haven't calculated how much.”
Within a few weeks, there will be a more visible law enforcement presence in four Monroe County communities. via The Macon Telegraph
Monroe Sheriff Plans Substations
Last Update: 4/9/2008 5:58:11 PM Author: Bernie O'Donnell Sheriff's deputies will soon be more involved in the small town life of Monroe County. via 13WMAZ-TV
WR man charged in fatal wreck near Bibb-Monroe line
By Ashley Tusan Joyner - ajoyner@macon.com A Warner Robins man is charged with vehicular homicide and driving under the influence in a fatal automobile accident Wednesday near the Bibb-Monroe County line. via The Macon Telegraph
Storm brings rain, hail to midstate
“But we may still be getting reports later on”
A statewide band of thunderstorms that crawled across Georgia this morning lost some of its oomph as it dipped into the midstate. via The Macon Telegraph
Wheat Farmers Expect Great '08
“We've got about 1,000 acres of wheat fields and we averaged about 60 bushels per acres last year”
Groans about grains. That's typical of Central Georgia wheat farmers when commodity prices drop for their crop. via 13WMAZ-TV
The fourth annual Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale will be March 14-16 along U.S. Highway 341, the Golden Isles Parkway in Georgia. via The Coastal Courier
The Story behind a Middle Georgia Christmas story
“He was the most wonderful man I have ever known”
Santa Claus is buried beneath the pine trees on the gentle slope of a hill. Inscribed on his grave marker are the dates that served as the bookends for his life. via The Macon Telegraph
Gas Line Fire Evacuates Locals
“Most of them are fifty feet high”
Last Update: 9/17/2007 7:21:49 PM Web Editor: Jake Wade Click Here to Watch Video of the Mettering Station Fire Submitted by Tyler Mitchell. via 13WMAZ-TV
'Peaches to Beaches' earns Top 20 distinction
The Top 20 Events represents the best festivals the Southeast has to offer. Events that win this honor benefit from the widespread exposure and prestige that being named a Top 20 Events affords, says Stephanie ... via Houston Home Journal
Voters to decides costs via SPLOSTs
“It's of real importance to this county”
Voters in a few midstate counties today will consider proposed 1-cent special purpose local option sales taxes. via The Macon Telegraph
“And the gas line runs right out there in front of our home and everything. I'm just glad we still have a home.”
Three days after a gas line fire in Culloden it ceases to be news. But we'll keep it in your face for lack of anything better to do..like give some REAL news. via 13WMAZ-TV
Wow, that's the best and most clever comment I've seen on here in a long time. See people, THAT was SO much funnier than all of those quotation things so many of you do. via 13WMAZ-TV
Last Update: 9/14/2007 10:45:34 PM Web Editor: Kari Webb A natural gas line is burning in Culloden. via 13WMAZ-TV
“I voted for it due to the fact that that's one of the most fair taxes there is.”
Where is the new fire station from a spolst that was approved 2 years ago? When will Monroe County give much needed raises for the people in public saftey because if too many more people leave the fire dept. via 13WMAZ-TV