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Which Macon bills made it past the legislature’s first big hurdle?

Proposals that passed one chamber of the General Assembly Friday included a tiny house provision and mandated financial literacy courses.

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Race for vacant Middle Georgia senate seat ramps up

Six candidates are running to replace former state senator John F. Kennedy after he resigned to run for lieutenant governor.

Charter changes, taxes and more: Bibb lawmakers prep for Gold Dome business

Here's what Macon-Bibb County's delegation is focused on as the legislative session begins.

Sex offenders list odd ‘homes’ as sheriff struggles to track

As the county continues to grapple with the growing problem of homelessness, vagueness in state law makes it difficult, if not impossible, for the sheriff’s office to keep tabs on the small portion of offenders who lack a fixed address.

New species of bass identified in Ocmulgee River

Researchers at the University of Georgia, Emory University, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the University of North Georgia published a paper Aug. 19 naming two new species, which were informally dubbed as Bartram’s bass and the Altamaha bass.

Middle Georgians hear from candidates in Warner Robins as governor’s race kicks off

Over a hundred people showed up to the First Baptist Church of Garmon Street Wednesday afternoon and heard from five candidates about their beliefs and legislative priorities. 

MGA establishes federal partnership for enhanced air traffic controller training program

MGA joins several other college programs in the enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training initiative as the federal administration faces a shortage of nearly 3,000 air traffic controllers nationwide.

Lady Liberty looms over this Georgia town

Telfair County’s very own Statue of Liberty is a roadside curiosity. She is a jolly, green giantess crafted by local woodworkers, cabinet makers, electricians, fiberglass boat builders and retired engineers.

MGA student completes four-day cross-country flight

Annabelle Kellogg flew in the Air Race Classic last week, a 2,425 mile race starting in Fairhope, Alabama and concluding in Spokane, Washington.

​​Delta, MGA partner to fuel Clayton County pilot pipeline with $2.5M grant

The funds will provide scholarships to graduates of Clayton County’s 12 public high schools who show “aptitude for aviation,” MGA said in a release.

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