2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1317+ words) September 10, 2026 3:18 PM Pat Garrett (left) and her partner Cedric are seen moments before wheeling their home out of the way of Macon-Bibb County Public Works bulldozers on June 8, 2022. Macon-Bibb County bulldozed one of the city's largest homeless encampments, saying it…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (713+ words) September 10, 2026 1:51 PM LISTEN: A state law passed this year allows so-called safe havens, such as hospitals, police and fire stations, to install baby boxes for the anonymous surrender of very young children. The box connects to inside the haven and…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1093+ words) September 9, 2026 2:03 PM Stephen C. Foster State Park has been officially renamed to Okefenokee State Park. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources removed the name Stephen Foster from a state park, though a spokesman said the name change is unrelated to the…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (504+ words) Listen: Addressed to Heaven is a heartfelt reflection on grief, loss, and the enduring love we have for those we’ve lost. Through personal diary entries written at different ages, the narrator Ayowolemi Ilesanmi explores how our understanding of death changes…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (415+ words) September 8, 2026 10:23 AM Protesters march for higher wages in Atlanta. Georgia has made modest gains, but remains one of the worst states to be a worker in 2026, according to a new report from Oxfam America. The state’s top leaders often tout…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (134+ words) Join us for a screening of "Work It Out Wombats!" followed by interactive activities that encourage children to explore creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and early STEM concepts through play. Playtime with the Wombats! is perfect for children ages 3-6 and their…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (127+ words) GPB is your home for high school sports in Georgia Submit your video public service announcement today for your chance to win. We rank the top recruiting high school football programs in the state of Georgia. Taking short-term lessons to…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (872+ words) September 2, 2026 12:23 PM Macon parents are voicing concerns about Bibb County students’ access to drinking water during the school day after recent reports of water fountain bubblers being turned off. The issue initially surfaced online in early August after teachers pointed…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1075+ words) September 2, 2026 1:50 PM An unhoused man rests against a storefront on Cherry Street in Macon on Tuesday, Sept 1. 2026. Macon’s downtown business owners say chronic street homelessness is driving customers away and creating public health issues. Now, development leaders are pushing for…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1588+ words) September 1, 2026 11:44 AM Izzy Lawter, 22, is in recovery for substance use disorder at a recovery residence, or "halfway house" in Roswell, Ga. But such residences often face challenges from laws and neighbors despite their proven success record. A six-bedroom house on…...