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Candlelight vigil attendees holding candles at Rosa Parks Square in Macon, Georgia, for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

'We matter' | Macon survivors and supporters honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month with candlelight vigil

Under the soft glow of flickering candles, a diverse group gathered at Rosa Parks Square, united in a shared mission to honor those affected by domestic violence. As the night air filled with heartfelt stories and shared tears, the community came together to remind each other that every voice...

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Atlanta police looking for suspects in armed robbery

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta police are looking for three suspects in a Friday armed robbery.The robbery allegedly happened at the Paramount Apartments on Greenbriar Parkway in southwest Atlanta. Investigators say the suspects beat up the man then took his phone, wallet and car.The...

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MARTA service disrupted at Brookhaven station

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Rail service has been disrupted at the Brookhaven MARTA station, the agency said.MARTAConnect bus service is in effect for the Lenox, Brookhaven and Chamblee stations. Due to rail service disruption at Brookhaven, MARTAConnect is in effect for Lenox, Brookhaven,...

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Georgia surpasses 2 million in-person early votes

ShareAdd Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on GoogleATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — In-person early voting continues to break records in Georgia.More than 2 million Georgians have now cast their ballots in person during the early voting period, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger...

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BSO: 31-year-old arrested on charges he set a Macon house on fire with children inside

The sheriff’s office said deputies responded to Case Street around 4:15 a.m. on Oct. 4, and found a house on fire.

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Baldwin County courthouse in Milledgeville, Georgia, symbolizing local justice and governance.

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Baldwin County man intends to sue sheriff's office over arrest; GBI finds deputy used reasonable force

Calvin Brown found himself in the spotlight after a tense encounter with a Baldwin County sheriff's deputy went viral, sparking conversations around justice and accountability across our community. This incident, caught on camera, has left many reflecting deeply on the delicate balance between law...

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Former Bibb County Jail Deputy Quency Barnes sentenced to prison for inmate assault

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DA: Bibb County Jail Deputy sentenced to 7 years in prison for beating, tasing inmate in 2023

In a community where trust is paramount, a shocking betrayal has left many residents grappling with the implications of a former deputy's actions. Quency Barnes, once a protector of the peace within the Bibb County Jail, now faces the severe consequences of his choices, marking a somber chapter for...

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Awesome for the rest of the week!

Sunshine and slightly above average temperatures continue through Friday.

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Officials working to ensure Georgia elections are safe and secure ahead of 2026 midterms

Local News Officials working to ensure Georgia elections are safe and secure ahead of 2026 midterms By Kaley Fedko Kaley Fedko Kaley Fedko is a reporter at CBS Atlanta, where she began in December 2025. Read Full Bio Kaley Fedko October 27, 2026 / 5:19 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta Add CBS News on Google...

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Man arrested after series of late-night burglaries targeting women home alone, sheriff says

ShareAdd Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on GoogleGREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - South Carolina authorities are asking for additional victims to come forward after a series of late-night burglaries targeting women home alone.Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis said...

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Milledgeville teen arrested in Jones County birthday party shooting, sheriff's office says

A 17-year-old Milledgeville teen turned himself in on an aggravated assault charge after a shooting during a birthday party in Jones County, sheriff's office says.

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‘Devastating’: Police department mourns death of officer in off-duty crash

AUTAUGA COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) - A police officer in Alabama has died in an off-duty crash this week. According to the Prattville Police Department, Cpl. Dakota Lee Davis did not survive the injuries he sustained in a crash on Highway 31 on Monday afternoon. “The loss of CPL. Davis is...

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Georgia DPH confirms three new measles cases in Macon County: release

Georgia DPH confirmed three new measles cases in Macon County, bringing the state's 2026 total to 25. All three individuals were unvaccinated.

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