Macon Protesters Want Benches Back in Front of Dempsey Apartments Nov 22, 2009
Some downtown Macon residents and community activists say they're upset about the removal of two benches from Cherry Street. Dempsey resident Bubber Green says that until this fall, two benches sat on the sidewalk in front of his building. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Wildcats Rally to Beat Bulldogs Nov 22, 2009
Kentucky scored 14 points off four Georgia second-half turnovers and the Wildcats rallied to beat the Bulldogs 34-27 on Saturday night for their first win in Athens in 32 years. Kentucky's Randall Cobb had scoring runs following Georgia turnovers at the Bulldogs' 14- and 8-yard lines. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Georgia To Pay Water Litigator $855 Per Hour Nov 22, 2009
The new attorney handling Georgia's appeal in the long-running legal battle with Alabama and Florida over water rights will be paid $855 an hour. Governor Sonny Perdue's office said Friday that Seth Waxman's hourly rate is a 10 percent discount off his normal rate of $950 an hour. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Expectant Dad to Take Spacewalk Saturday Nov 22, 2009
An astronaut is gearing up for the first spacewalk of his career while awaiting the birth of his daughter. Atlantis crewman Randolph Bresnik will step out Saturday morning to work on the International Space Station. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
MEDICAL MYTHS: Cracking Knuckles Doesn't Equal Arthritis Nov 22, 2009
Ruth Hill spends almost every day of the week working on crafts with her group at the Macon-Bibb Senior Center. Using glue and lace she's turning ordinary cans into toilet paper holders, but sometimes her arthritis forces her to slow down. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Vehicle Efficiency Improving Slightly Nov 22, 2009
The fleet of new cars and trucks sold to U.S. consumers averaged 21 miles per gallon in the 2008 model year, marking a modest increase over the previous year. A report from the Environmental Protection Agency finds vehicle fuel efficiency improved 2 percent in 2008 from 20. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Overweight Pa. Students Unhappy About Fitness Class Rule Nov 21, 2009
Some Pennsylvania university students are upset that their college is requiring overweight students to take a fitness class in order to graduate. The new Lincoln University mandate has also been catching the attention of health experts and legal scholars. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Wesley Snipes Appeals 3 Tax Convictions in Ga. Nov 21, 2009
Wesley Snipes Appeals 3 Tax Convictions in Ga. Actor Wesley Snipes is set to ask a federal appeals panel to overturn his three federal tax convictions. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Mental hospital stops admits Nov 21, 2009
The state recently hired several mental health experts to help with policies and procedures at Central State, which is located near Macon, he said. He said the state will improve the screening and supervision of aggressive patients. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Women's Tennis Signs Fellerhoff and Shine Nov 21, 2009
"In the final, Shine defeated Liza Klyachkin, of Stratford Academy (Macon), 6-2, 6-0. Shine lost just three games in the entire state tournament. Becca is an aggressive baseliner that will come in and help us in singles right away. I think her game will translate to college tennis very well. She was tucked away down in Augusta, GA and she didn't get out as much as some of the other players that are considered to be rated higher than her but she is a very, very good player.". Julia, the 2008-2009... (Uoflsports.com)
Florida State At Mercer Nov 21, 2009
0 points per game, travels to play Mercer at the University Center in Macon, Ga ... The Seminoles' game at Mercer is its first in Macon, Ga ... FLORIDA STATE'S TIES TO MACON Located only about three hours from its campus in Tallahassee, the Florida State men's basketball team has a couple of ties to the city of Macon, Ga. (Seminoles.com)
Fulton DA to Exhume Body of 'Housewives' Regular Nov 21, 2009
Fulton District Attorney Paul Howard has tentatively agreed to the exhumation of the former fiance of a cast member from "The Real Housewives of Atlanta.". Howard tells the Atlanta Journal Constitution in an e-mail Friday that the exhumation of Ashley "A.J." Jewell's body would be for a second autopsy to confirm he was killed by a rare sickle cell trait. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
SC Lawmakers Consider Impeachment of Mark Sanford Nov 21, 2009
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina lawmakers say they'll formally consider the possible impeachment of Gov. Mark Sanford for the first time next week. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Harrison tells The Associated Press he will gather a seven-member panel Tuesday to discuss whether to begin proceedings that ultimately could remove the Republican governor. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Authorities: Man Tied Lizards to Chest at Airport Nov 21, 2009
Federal officials say they arrested a man who strapped 15 live lizards to his chest to get through customs at Los Angeles International Airport. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Friday that 40-year-old Michael Plank of Lomita, Calif. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Drug Team Seeks Suspect in Trailer Park Fire Nov 21, 2009
(AP) -- Agents from the Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics team are searching for a man suspected in a meth lab operation that caused a fire in a mobile home park. Agents from the Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics team on Friday revealed some of the evidence from the operation found after the Nov. 13 fire. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Ga. Nurse Arrested for Taping Patients' Bathroom Nov 21, 2009
A contracted registered nurse anesthetist has been arrested and accused of setting up a video recording device in the women's restroom of a Cobb County dental office. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports Friday that 47-year-old Paul Serdula was arrested for the unlawful surveillance and eavesdropping of patients on Wednesday. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
World Powers Meet About Iran Nuclear Issue Nov 21, 2009
BRUSSELS (AP) -- Six world powers are meeting in Brussels to discuss possible measures against Tehran for its refusal to halt nuclear enrichment activities. The EU said senior diplomats from the U.N. Security Council's five permanent members plus Germany are taking part in Friday's meeting. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Conflicting Mammogram Advice May Cause Confusion Nov 21, 2009
Macon OB-GYN Dr. Teresa Luhrs plans to ignore the recommendations, and stick with the American Cancer Society's suggestion: start screening regularly at age 40. She says women in their 30s and 40s are being diagnosed with the disease. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
8 Fort Hood Wounded Will Still Deploy Nov 21, 2009
Many more mental health specialists were wounded in the Nov. 5 shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, than previously reported, decimating the two units deploying to Afghanistan and Iraq, a commanding general says. Despite their wounds, however, eight of the specialists were still willing to deploy, says Army Reserve Maj. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Man Shot and Killed Near Montpelier Ave. | 13... Nov 21, 2009
Police officers shot and killed a suspected carjacker who tried to run officers down and then rammed a police car, according to Macon Police Sgt. Zac Self. Self says 18-year-old Bradley Gastin and 20-year-old Tommy Hardy Jr. carjacked a man at Dannenberg Avenue and Holt Avenue in Macon around 4:20 Saturday afternoon. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Glass Bongs Disguised as Christmas Ornaments Nov 21, 2009
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Thursday that agents found the highly decorated drug pipes in 860 boxes shipped from China. The cargo, estimated to be worth more than $2. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Oconee Regional Restricts Child Visitors Nov 21, 2009
Oconee Regional is joining the Medical Center of Central Georgia and Coliseum Medical Center in Macon, Houston Medical Center and other Central Georgia hospitals that are asking children to stay away during the flu season. . (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Scene 13: DO2W Hits the Hummingbird Nov 21, 2009
Though they tempered their sound down for us and played an acoustic set, the guys of Death on Two Wheels won't hold back at the Hummingbird in downtown Maconthis Saturday night. They hit the stage between 9:30 p.m.and 10:00 p.m.. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
More States Add Jobs, but Many for Temporary Staff Nov 21, 2009
The Labor Department says unemployment rates rose in 29 states in October compared to the previous month. But there may be a bright spot in the dim employment picture. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Rain May Put Pumpkin Pie In Peril Nov 21, 2009
(AP) -- The holidays may not be so sweet this year. Nestle says heavy rain hurt its pumpkin harvest so there may be a shortage of its Libby's pumpkin pie products through the holidays. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Health Care 'Public Option' Would Cover Little of Population Nov 21, 2009
WASHINGTON - A proposed government-run health insurance program, among the most divisive issues in the health care debate, would cover less than 1. 5% of the population, new estimates show. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Warner Robins a best place for kids Nov 20, 2009
Warner Robins, whose little league baseball team won the World Series in 2007, is 120 miles south of Atlanta near Macon, is home to Robins Air Force Base and boats a population of 49,515. Its median income is $62,715. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Boy Injured in Macon Fire Coming Home Today Nov 20, 2009
The fire broke out at the boy's home on Carlisle Street in Macon around 2 a.m. Monday ... Pearson says Barron is traveling from Augusta with his parents and they're expected back in Macon sometime today ... Captain Tom Musselwhite, Macon-Bibb Fire Department, says a small space heater caused the fire that started in a rear bedroom of the family's home. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Saturday Night Set for Initial Health Care Vote Nov 20, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate will hold its first vote on health care legislation on Saturday night and Democrats will need 60 votes to prevail. Majority Leader Harry Reid announced the schedule on the Senate floor, one day after unveiling a nearly $1 trillion bill to expand health coverage. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
FAA Glitch Causes Widespread Delays Nov 20, 2009
ATLANTA (AP) -- The Federal Aviation Administration says the problem has been fixed. But for the second time in 15 months, a glitch in its flight plan system has triggered cancellations and delays that are still affecting flights nationally. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Bruins Beat Thrashers In OT Nov 20, 2009
Patrice Bergeron scored the only goal of the shootout and the Boston Bruins snapped Atlanta's four-game winning streak, beating the Thrashers 4-3 on Thursday night. Boston halted a three-game slide, which included two overtime defeats. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
House Panel: Wall Street Must Prepay for Failures Nov 20, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House Financial Services Committee has voted to assess fees on Wall Street firms and other large companies to pay in advance for the costs of dismantling failing nonbank financial institutions. The money would be paid into a $150 billion "dissolution fund" by firms with assets of more than $50 billion. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Lincecum Repeats As Cy Young Winner Nov 20, 2009
Giants ace Tim Lincecum has won the NL Cy Young Award, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002. Lincecum led the NL with 261 strikeouts and tied for the league lead with four complete games and two shutouts. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Senate's Majority Leader Unveils $849B Health Care Bill Nov 20, 2009
WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid unveiled an $849 billion health care bill Wednesday that advanced President Obama's broad vision to revamp the health insurance market but left key moderate Democrats uncommitted. Introduction of the bill - which Reid said represented "the last leg of this journey we've been on for a long time" - cleared the way for a vote this week on whether to start debate on health care as Senate leaders race to finish a bill by year's end. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Army Fears Anti-Obama Politics at Palin Event Nov 20, 2009
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Officials at Fort Bragg in North Carolina say they don't want Monday's book-signing there by Sarah Palin to turn into an opportunity for political grandstanding against President Barack Obama. So, they're keeping the media from covering the appearance. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Man Arrested in Valdosta, Ga. Shootings Nov 20, 2009
Man Arrested in Valdosta, Ga. (AP) -- Police in Valdosta say a 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an outbreak of shooting at an apartment complex that left one man dead and wounded 10 other people. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Williams Leads Dolphins Past Panthers Nov 20, 2009
He may be 32, but Ricky Williams is far from done. And even without Ronnie Brown, the once written-off Miami Dolphins are back in the playoff picture. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Clinton to Headline Baker Fundraiser Nov 20, 2009
ATLANTA (AP) -- Attorney General Thurbert Baker is getting some high-profile help in his bid to become Georgia's first black governor. Former President Bill Clinton will headline a fundraiser for Baker December 7th in New York. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Police chase down naked UGA student Nov 20, 2009
Officer charged the 20-year-old student with public indecency, public intoxication, underage consumption of alcohol and obstruction of a law enforcement officer, while the 19-year-old Macon woman he was with also was charged with underage consumption, police said. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Friday, November 20, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
I-75 Project Delayed Until Spring Nov 20, 2009
The start of the proposed construction project along Interstate 75 between Pierce Avenue and Arkwright Road has been delayed. Georgia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Crystal Paulk Buchanan says the project will likely start in the spring. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Lady Dogs Knock Off UTC Nov 20, 2009
Freshman guard Jasmine James scored 25 points and Ashley Houts added 21 for No. 16 Georgia in a 74-57 win over Chattanooga on Thursday night. The Lady Mocs (1-2) were paced by 20 points from Shanara Hollinquest and 15 by Jenaya Wade-Fray. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
NC Man Charged with Murder in Missing Girl Case Nov 20, 2009
Police in North Carolina say a man already accused of kidnapping a 5-year-old girl also raped and asphyxiated her. Authorities said Thursday night that first-degree murder and child rape charges are being filed against Mario McNeill, the man accused of taking Shaniya Davis from her Fayetteville home. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Shaheen Discouraged Construction on Warner Ro... Nov 20, 2009
Warner Robins city leaders met Tuesday night to discuss the future of Commercial Circle, an area off Watson Boulevard and Davis Drive that they plan to revitalize. But one business owner who plans to move into the area says he questioned the future of the development, when he says mayoral candidate Chuck Shaheen tried to discourage him from continuing construction. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
DeKalb Police Standoff Ends with Surrender Nov 20, 2009
(AP) -- Authorities say a man who had a brief standoff with Decatur police is being held in connection with a killing in Athens. Decatur Police Chief Mike Booker says officers were summoned to a home Thursday morning by someone who lived there but who had gotten out and told them an armed man was inside. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Insurance Companies Will Pay for Mammograms Nov 20, 2009
Insurance companies contacted by USA TODAY say they will continue paying for annual mammograms amid widespread fears that new breast cancer screening guidelines from a federal task force could lead women to lose coverage for those tests. The guidelines - suggesting that most women under 50 don't need routine mammograms and that women over 50 need them only every other year - were issued Monday night by the. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Colorado's Jim Tracy NL Manager of the Year Nov 19, 2009
Jim Tracy of Colorado has won the NL Manager of the Year award and Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels has been selected for the AL honor. Tracy became the second manager to win the award after taking over in midseason, joining Jack McKeon for Florida in 2003. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
H1N1 Vaccine Prices Vary Widely Nov 19, 2009
Some pharmacies are charging three times what others are for a scarce liquid form of the H1N1 drug Tamiflu used by children, USA TODAY has found. At least two states' attorneys general are investigating. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Savannah Marks 100th Birthday of Johnny Mercer Nov 19, 2009
Savannah's got a Johnny Mercer statue for tourists' peepers. The Savannah-born songwriter was honored in his hometown Wednesday with the unveiling of his lifesize likeness cast in bronze. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
30. Will Cox's last season be a special year? Nov 19, 2009
Bill Shanks hosts The Bill Shanks Show on in Macon, Georgia and The Braves Show Talk Show. Shanks writes a weekly baseball column for and is the author of. (Atlanta, TheInsiders.com)
Census Shows Child Poverty Spreading Nov 19, 2009
ATLANTA (AP) -- New U.S. Census data shows childhood poverty expanding in Georgia. Data released Wednesday shows up to 67 percent of children under age 18 in seven Georgia counties were living in poverty in 2008. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Cell Phone Call Delays AirTran Flight Nov 19, 2009
AirTran Airways says a flight from Atlanta to Houston with more than 70 passengers on board was delayed when a passenger refused to end a cell phone call. AirTran spokesman Christopher Whitesaid that Flight 297, a Boeing 717, was taxiing on the runway in Atlanta Tuesday afternoon when a crew member asked a passenger to turn off his phone. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Athletes Graduation Rates Higher Non-Athletes Nov 19, 2009
The NCAA says college athletes continue to graduate at a higher rate than other students. The NCAA's latest graduation report, released Wednesday, shows that 79 percent of student-athletes who entered college in 2002-03 received diplomas. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
GCSU Shoots Down Newberry Nov 19, 2009
After some tight first-half action, the Georgia College & State University men's basketball team (1-0) opened things up with a 34-10 run early in the second half to down Newberry College (0-2) 89-77 at "Mean in Green Night" in the Centennial Center. The victory was also the 475th in head coach Terry Sellers' career, 277 of which coming on the Georgia College bench. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Johnny Depp Named Sexiest Man Alive for 2009 Nov 19, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) -- Get lost, Hugh Jackman. This year's "Sexiest Man Alive" is once again Johnny Depp. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Mercer Runs Wild In Win Over Fisk Nov 19, 2009
E.J. Kusnyer and Daniel Emerson scored 14 points each and Mercer broke the University Center scoring record Wednesday night while hammering an outmatched Fisk squad 110-45. James Florence, the Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week, and Ridas Pulkauninkas added 13 points apiece for the Bears (2-1), who broke the mark they set in a 105-101 win over Troy in 2005. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Hundreds Line Up in Mich. for Chance to Meet Palin Nov 19, 2009
Hundreds Line Up in Mich. (AP) -- Hundreds of people are lining up at a Michigan bookstore for a chance to meet Sarah Palin as she kicks off her national book tour. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Ask Mayor Reichert Your Questions Nov 19, 2009
Macon Mayor Robert Reichert is nearly at the halfway point of his four-year term in the mayor's office ... In the 2007 campaign, Reichert talked about downtown development, consolidation, improving the city's housing, helping to bridge Macon's racial divide and more. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Shuttle Docks at Space Station, Looks 'Beautiful' Nov 19, 2009
(AP) -- Space shuttle Atlantis is arriving at the International Space Station. Atlantis docked just before noon Wednesday. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
'Holy Hip-Hop' Trying to Break Into Mainstream Nov 19, 2009
(AP) -- Radio play was the key for hip-hop music to grow into the global juggernaut it is today. But artists who make Christian, or "holy" hip-hop say it's a struggle to get their music on the air waves on either secular or gospel stations. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Fatalities Reported in Minn. Tour Bus Crash Nov 19, 2009
Fatalities Reported in Minn. (AP) -- A state official says fatalities have been reported after a tour bus crashed and rolled over in southern Minnesota, but the number of people killed wasn't immediately known. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Ga. Floods Leave Kellogg Short of Waffles Nov 19, 2009
ATLANTA (AP) -- The Kellogg Co. says the heavy rains that brought floods to parts of metro Atlanta in September contributed to problems that led to a continuing shortage of its Eggo brand frozen waffles. Michigan-based Kellogg says it temporarily halted production of the waffles in September at the Atlanta plant because of flooding there. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Judge: Corps' negligence caused Katrina flooding Nov 19, 2009
Five residents and a business have won a lawsuit against the Army Corps of Engineers over flood damages from Hurricane Katrina. A federal judge in New Orleans has ruled that the Army Corps' shoddy oversight of a navigation channel contributed to massive flooding of New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward and neighboring St. Bernard Parish. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Warrant in Mo. Case: Cops Find Porn, Incest Mags Nov 19, 2009
(AP) -- Authorities have seized several items, including pornography, computer equipment and weapons, from the home of one of six men charged in a child sex abuse case in western Missouri. A search warrant shows that deputies took the items last week from the Independence home of 77-year-old Burrell Mohler Sr.. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Palin Tells Oprah She Prays for Levi Johnston... Nov 19, 2009
CHICAGO (AP) -- Sarah Palin says it's "a bit heartbreaking" to see the road the father of her grandson has taken. Palin appeared on Monday's episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show," saying Levi Johnston is on a road that is "not a healthy place to be.". (13WMAZ.com, GA)
2 Georgia Reporters Survive News Truck Explosion Nov 19, 2009
Two Atlanta television reporters are recovering from minor injuries they received when their news truck touched power lines and caused an explosion. WSB-TV Channel 2 reporter Tom Jones and photographer Leonard Raglin were driving away after doing a live shot at the Fulton County jail Wednesday afternoon when the truck's telescoping pole hit power lines. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
