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Deputies arrested James Simmons III in #BibbCounty for #stalking after threats and killing woman’s pet. Flock cameras located his truck; stop led to chase ending in rollover in South Macon. #Aggravated-stalking, #animal-cruelty, fleeing, firearm possession.

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July 2, 2026 at 4:08 AM
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All eight suspects in the #BibbCounty Child Sex abuse investigation arrived at the Bibb County Courthouse Friday for various hearings. The case, which allegedly involves an underground bunker, has drawn significant attention.

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Inside the shocking Alabama bunker child trafficking ring
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August 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Connecting the Bibb County Bunker case to Sascha Riley’s testimony. #saschariley #bibbcounty
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January 22, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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Tragedy as 4-Year-Old Jayde Wooten Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Water-Filled Trash Can: Authorities in Bibb County are investigating the death of 4-year-old Jayde Wooten after the child was found unresponsive in a… #JaydeWooten #Tragedy #ChildSafety #CommunitySupport #BibbCounty
Tragedy as 4-Year-Old Jayde Wooten Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Water-Filled Trash Can
Authorities in Bibb County are investigating the death of 4-year-old Jayde Wooten after the child was found unresponsive in a water-filled trash… The post Tragedy as 4-Year-Old Jayde Wooten Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Water-Filled Trash Can appeared first on Shine My Crown.
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September 26, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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The story out of #BibbCountyAlabama is heartbreaking, but so is the cognitive dissonance of Trump voters. #csa #bibbcounty #al #alabama #alpolitics
July 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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This is SO true!!
And it is SO tragic! This happened in the state I live. It appalling!
#Trump, #Epstein and #Maxwell also APPALL me! Yet, some of y’all think there is a difference! THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE!!
#Alabama #BibbCounty

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Sorry not sorry. #bibbcountyalabama #bibbcountysheriff #bibbcounty #alabama
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July 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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#undergroundbunker #childabuse #BibbCounty #Alabama

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT: Police say group ran underground bunker in Bibb County, AL where they kept children to sexually abuse. Prosecutors seeking more possible victims:

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Court hearings reveal new details in Bibb County child sex abuse bunker case
All eight suspects in the Bibb County child sex abuse investigation arrived at the Bibb County Courthouse Friday for various hearings. The case, which allegedly
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August 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Not one lie detected. Let's be more aware people. We all have kids or kids in our families. This shit has to stop

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Hell Is Too Good for What They Did in Bibb County. #news #alabama #bibbcounty #evil #exposed #protectthechildren #fyp
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July 25, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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A groundbreaking ceremony marks the launch of the Unionville Clinic, a game-changing health center set to provide free medical care to thousands, staffed by Mercer University students to tackle local health disparities.

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Groundbreaking held for Unionville Clinic in Macon-Bibb County; officials cite federal and local support
Officials and partners broke ground on the Unionville Clinic in spring 2026, saying Mercer University students will staff the clinic and that federal and county funds helped launch the project to address local health disparities.
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April 3, 2026 at 6:57 AM
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Bibb County just greenlit a staggering $34 million expansion of its law-enforcement center, promising new beds for mental health and improved facilities in just 14-18 months!

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Bibb County authorizes up to $34 million for law-enforcement center expansion
The commission approved a not-to-exceed $34 million allocation for a phased law-enforcement center expansion, describing a roughly 150-bed increase plus additional mental-health and office space and a 14–18 month initial schedule.
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May 16, 2026 at 4:20 AM
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Macon-Bibb County's budget director reveals how 30 grants each year help fund critical services from emergency management to juvenile court programs!

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Macon‑Bibb budget director outlines fiscal year timing, grant work and training plans
Sherita Sims Jones, Macon‑Bibb County director of budget and grants, told podcast listeners the county fiscal year runs July 1–June 30, that new grants typically begin July 1, and that the county pursues roughly 30 grants per year. She described upcoming department training and said the public presentation is expected in May (date not specified).
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May 25, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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The Booker T. Washington Community Center stands as a vital cultural anchor in Pleasant Hill, but community leaders warn: its legacy is at risk amid rising gentrification.

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Booker T. Washington Center lauded as anchor of Pleasant Hill; speakers urge preservation
At the dedication, speakers traced the center's origins to WPA-era funding, credited Willis B. Sheftall Sr.'s lifelong mentorship, and warned the community to guard the center against erasure amid neighborhood change.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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Macon's arts venues are breaking down barriers with innovative programs that invite everyone to enjoy culture, from $10 ticket series to a young-patron circle designed for under-40s.

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How Macon’s arts venues are trying to be more welcoming: free student tickets, etiquette shifts and low-cost shows
Julia Morrison described several tactics to broaden attendance: free student admission, a young-patron circle, changing audience etiquette, family matinees and low-cost local-show series to reduce financial and cultural barriers.
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September 9, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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Julia Morrison is on a mission to preserve Macon’s historic venues and make the arts accessible for everyone—discover how community spirit saved the Piedmont Grand Opera House from demolition!

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Julia Morrison: stewarding Macon’s Grand and downtown arts for the next generation
Julia Morrison, executive director overseeing the Piedmont Grand Opera House and Robins Financial Capital Theater for Mercer University, discussed preserving historic venues, broadening access and the university’s role in maintaining downtown arts assets owned by Macon Bibb County.
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September 9, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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Get ready for an unforgettable season at The Grand, featuring Broadway hits like Mystic Pizza, The Wiz, and Hadestown, all while showcasing the incredible effort it takes to bring these shows to life in a historic venue!

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Broadway returns to The Grand: Mystic Pizza, The Wiz and Hadestown among season highlights
Julia Morrison said The Grand will host three Broadway national tours this season — Mystic Pizza, The Wiz and Hadestown — and explained why hosting touring productions in a 1905 house is logistically and financially demanding.
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September 9, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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Macon-Bibb County officials are proposing to maintain the millage rate at 9.575 mills to ensure vital public safety services continue to be funded amidst rising costs.

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Public hearing: Macon-Bibb officials defend keeping proposed millage at 9.575 mills
At a Sept. 1 public hearing, Macon-Bibb officials presented the proposed 2026 millage rate of 9.575 mills, outlined budget priorities (notably public safety), and took one public comment. Administration said the rate reflects past rollbacks and is necessary to fund public safety increases.
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September 3, 2026 at 3:27 AM
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Macon-Bibb County is set to transform pedestrian safety with a $5.6 million federal grant for a new multi-use trail and sidewalks, addressing a critical need after numerous fatalities on Gray Highway.

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Commission OKs federal Safe Streets grant to build East Macon loop along Gray Highway
The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved accepting a $5.63 million FHWA Safe Streets implementation grant to build roughly 3–3.5 miles of multi-use trail, sidewalks and lighting along Gray Highway and connecting corridors, contingent on local match appropriation. Traffic staff said the project targets high pedestrian-fatality areas.
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September 3, 2026 at 3:14 AM
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A stunning new building in Bibb County showcases the beauty of local craftsmanship with 70% of its structure made from Georgia-sourced mass timber, designed to celebrate the state's artistic spirit.

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Architect says 70% of visible structure is Georgia‑sourced mass timber
Passaro designer Chris Nordone told attendees the exposed structure is largely made from southern yellow pine CLT sourced from Georgia forests and described geometry and circulation designed to evoke a guitar shape and a public sound hall.
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September 1, 2026 at 2:33 AM
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Mayor Miller emphasizes that the new airport project will be funded entirely by airport revenues, not taxpayer dollars, ensuring local economic growth without burdening residents.

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Mayor Miller says airport revenues — not general taxes — will pay bonds for FBO project
Macon‑Bibb County Mayor Miller told attendees that the project is financed with airport revenues such as fuel sales and hangar rents, not general taxpayer dollars; he also cited aircraft‑based ad valorem taxes and projected local economic benefits.
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September 1, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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Macon-Bibb County just celebrated the topping-out of a groundbreaking music-inspired facility at the airport, set to transform the travel experience with a unique blend of culture and convenience.

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Macon‑Bibb leaders and builders mark topping‑out of music‑shaped FBO at county airport
Officials, designers and builders gathered for a topping‑out ceremony at the Macon‑Bibb County airport to celebrate the structural completion of a music‑inspired fixed‑base operator (FBO). Speakers highlighted local timber sourcing, related airport projects and an expected May 2027 completion.
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September 1, 2026 at 2:31 AM
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Macon-Bibb County is keeping the millage rate steady at 9.575, but rising property values could still hit homeowners hard!

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Macon-Bibb holds required millage hearing, proposes keeping millage at 9.575 to cover public safety costs
County officials held a state-required millage-rate hearing Aug. 28 and said the budget is built on a proposed 9.575 millage rate; leaders stressed that rising property values—not a rate change—can raise bills and that public safety spending is the main driver of budget increases.
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August 30, 2026 at 8:58 AM
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Dr. Dan Sims, the veteran superintendent of Bibb County, is rallying the community to ensure every child thrives this school year—will you join him in making a difference?

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Bibb County superintendent urges community support as schools reopen
Dr. Dan Sims, superintendent of Bibb County School District, told podcast hosts that maintaining strong community partnerships, ensuring daily attendance and investing in school facilities are central to the district’s back-to-school priorities.
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August 12, 2026 at 6:34 AM
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Bibb County School District is revolutionizing education with new career pathways in advanced manufacturing and AI, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world jobs!

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Bibb County schools launch new career pathways including advanced manufacturing and AI
Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims described new career and technical pathways — advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence and EV training — and industry partnerships that aim to position students for certifications and direct employment.
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August 12, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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The new Macon Arena could revolutionize student training with hands-on opportunities in culinary arts and audio-visual fields, directly connecting them to future jobs!

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Macon arena project seen as opportunity for student training; district negotiating instructional space
Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims said the school district has board approval to continue negotiating a land lease for instructional space at the new Macon Arena, which could house culinary, audio-visual and other student training programs linked to local industry.
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August 12, 2026 at 6:35 AM
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A new $1.64 million rooftop communications site is set to revolutionize radio coverage in downtown Bibb County, ensuring public safety like never before!

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Commission authorizes $1.64 million rooftop communications site to bolster downtown radio coverage
The commission approved a $1,635,721.82 agreement with Williams Communication Inc. to build a rooftop communications site at Atrium Health Navicent that county staff said will strengthen downtown radio coverage and serve as backup to existing towers.
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August 8, 2026 at 12:48 PM