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Macon, Georgia is located in Bibb County. Zip codes in Macon, GA include 31220, 31213, and 31207. The median home price in Macon is $69,900 which is roughly $39/per square foot. More Macon information.

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10 hrs ago | 13WMAZ.com

Alligator Meat Popular at Central Georgia Butchers

Early Wednesday, a gator spotted near the entrance ramp to I-75 near Hartley Bridge Road became the third gator sighting in Bibb County in three weeks.

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15 hrs ago | The Macon Telegraph

Lords of the hydrangea: Macon couple propagates colorful varieties in Shirley Hills garden

Hydrangea bushes of brilliant blooms have been known to stop traffic in front of Hugh and Polly Lord’s home.

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15 hrs ago | 13WMAZ.com

Four Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Ice Cream, Drinks

Burnette was charged with Theft by Receiving- Felony, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Burglary.

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16 hrs ago | Big News Network.com

Trial Delayed In Case Of Laurel Woman Murdered Dismembered In Ga.

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20 hrs ago | The Macon Telegraph

Man who pleaded guilty to murder in Macon legal secretary killing wants to take his plea back

A man who pleaded guilty last month in the killing of a Macon legal secretary has filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea, saying he made his decision too hastily.

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20 hrs ago | 13WMAZ.com

June First Friday Winner Announced

Robins Federal Credit Union recently awarded a Grill Master 4-Burner Gas Grill to Clifford Collier, winner of the June First Friday drawing.

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23 hrs ago | The Macon Telegraph

Third alligator found in Bibb

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. Deputies kept watch as Jason Clark, of Southeastern Reptile Rescue in Spalding County, had to hitch a ride with his neighbor after Clark’s truck broke down on the way to Macon.

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Yesterday | WHIO

Georgia News Digest

A grand jury indictment on Tuesday accuses DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis of threatening to withhold county business from companies that didn't contribute to his campaign.

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Tue Jun 18, 2013

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Decision nearing on big software buy for Macon-Bibb government [The Macon Telegraph]

Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) June 18--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.

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The Macon Telegraph

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.

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The Macon Telegraph

Macon man indicted in March armed robbery

A Macon man who allegedly robbed an Eisenhower Parkway business at gunpoint in March was indicted Tuesday by Bibb County grand jurors.

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The Macon Telegraph

Lizella man indicted in downtown beating death

Bibb County grand jurors indicted a 60-year-old Lizella man Tuesday in the April 4 beating death of a man at the intersection of Poplar Street and Second Street Lane in downtown Macon.

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JD Supra

Angels at Home to Pay $16,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit

Home Companions Plus, Inc., doing business as Angels at Home, a custodial and personal care service operating throughout central Georgia and headquartered in Macon, Ga., will pay $16,000 to an employee to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission , the agency announced today.

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Tifton Gazette

Joseph William "Jody" Matt III

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church in Tifton with the Rev.

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

The Macon Telegraph

Wrongful death suit seeks search for Giddings’ remains

In a $5 million-plus wrongful death lawsuit, the parents of slain Mercer University law graduate Lauren Giddings contend that her accused killer stole pictures of her and, after dismembering her, painted over blood stains on her apartment walls.

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The Macon Telegraph

Bus funding still stalled in Macon budget talks

A Macon City Council committee Monday kept nearly $1.8 million for Macon Transit Authority in an earmarked reserve account instead of moving it into a regular budget line, effectively requiring the committee and full council to hold at least one special meeting each in order to approve the annual city budget by June 30. The dispute with MTA began ... (more)

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13WMAZ.com

Campers Fine-tune Singer/Songwriting Skills at Otis Redding Camp

More than 30 students are fine-tuning their skills at The Otis Redding Singer/Songwriter Summer Camp in Macon.

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13WMAZ.com

City SPLOST Financial Statement

The City of Macon is providing the SPLOST financial statement for FY13 through the end of May as a means to remain transparent in its spending and ensure the community knows of the improvements being made.

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The Macon Telegraph

Police looking for man in connection to May incident

Macon police want to question in connection to an incident that occurred in late May, according to a police release.

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Customer Interaction Solutions

BRIEF: Business 1 on 1 with Darrel Tomberlin

Name: Darrel Tomberlin, owner Business name: Tomberlin Antique Restoration, 3930 Ridge Ave., Macon; 474-3133 How long have you been in business?: Tomberlin started the business in 1988.

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