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Bibb County Raises Over $250K for Relay for Life

Bibb County Raises Over $250K for Relay for Life

Bibb County has raised $299,558 for Relay for Life so far.

That's according to the Relay for Life website.

Bibb County's Relay for Life takes place May 4 at Al Sihah Shrine Park. 

See the top teams in Bibb County.

Pan African Festival Turns 'Sweet 16'

Pan African Festival Turns 'Sweet 16'

The Pan African Festival turns 'Sweet 16' this weekend.

Wander down to Cherry St. Plaza Friday and Saturday to peruse the Pan African Marketplace. The marketplace will feature different kinds of food and art, as well as artists, musicians and performers. 

See the schedule of events below:

Shred Day Set for Saturday

Shred Day Set for Saturday

MACON, GA.--Take all of your important papers to 'Better Business Bureau Secure Your ID Day' on Saturday, April 21.

You'll be able to shred all of your documents with important information.

That's at Raffield Tire Masters located at 7020 Peake Road in Macon.

For more information, call 478-742-7999.

(In Warner Robins, you can head to Raffield Tire Masters at 4001 Watson Blvd.)

Linwood Cemetery Cleanup to Honor Sgt. Rodney Davis

Linwood Cemetery Cleanup to Honor Sgt. Rodney Davis

 

Bibb Faces Wildfire Threat

Bibb Faces Wildfire Threat

Forecasters warn the threat of wildfires is high across much of Georgia, and any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for high fire danger from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today.

The warning covers North and Central Georgia, where winds are expected to gust up to 25 mph.

The "red flag" warning covers all of Central Georgia's counties. The warning says people should take care with outdoor fires and contact local authorities before burning.

13WMAZ meteorologist David Ernst says a measuring station at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport has gotten 7.92 inches of rain this year. That's more than 6 inches below normal and more than 4 inches less than last year.

He said Central Georgia has seen sustained wind speeds of 10 to 15 mph.

Forecasters say humidity will be low, helping to create potentially dangerous fire conditions.

7th Annual Rescue Day to Feature Fun for Families and Pets

7th Annual Rescue Day to Feature Fun for Families and Pets

 

Fifteen animal rescue groups from around the Middle Georgia area are gathering together April 21 for the Seventh Annual Rescue Day at Tractor Supply Company in Byron, a Save a Pet news release says.

Along with the rescue groups, others are joining them to help get pets adopted, keeping your pet health and well trained, and sharing fun activities to do with your dog.

Along with pet adoptions, there will be a vaccination clinic, children’s fun dog show, pony rides, dog training demonstrations, dog cart demonstrations and rides and information about involved in pet therapy.

Nominate Your Town for "Best of the Road"

Nominate Your Town for "Best of the Road"

'Help put your town on the map!'

USATODAY teams up with Rand McNally in a search for the Best Small Towns in the United States.

You can nominate your town online through May 15.