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Dog Abandoned on Thomaston Road With Bullet Wound Needs Help
A family discovers two dogs off of Thomaston Road Sunday night, one with what appeared to be a bullet wound to the head. The dog that wasn’t injured wouldn't leave the other dogs side More
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Improvements Planned in College Hill Corridor
At today's Meeting of the Community Resources and Development Committee of Macon City Council, the committee received an interesting update on the College Hill Corridor by Mr. Patrick Madison. More
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Holiday Weekend Traffic Fatalities
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Healthy Living: Alzheimer's Association
It started out with a slight tick...
One day, things, started to change a little bit. The doctor says it is a tick or a little minor stroke, nothing to worry about,
The tick was the first sign of Alzheimer's disease,
Karen Kinsler of the Alzheimer's Association says it is a difficult and heartbreaking diagnosis.
Karen Kinsler/Director of Development: Alzheimer’s is a debilitating disease of the brain. It is a slowly progressing disease that takes away the functions of the individual.
Bill Spiedel and his wife Joan have been living with Alzheimer's. Joan, a former teacher received the life changing diagnosis three years ago.
Joan: it is just little things that you just can't do.
Bill: I noticed she couldn't recall names at first. She said I need you to balance the check book, she couldn't do the numbers. Then the doctor told her she couldn't drive.
The diagnosis for her forgetfulness came as somewhat of a relief, but it is a disease that affects the entire family.
It takes a huge toll on families. Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s ultimately becomes a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week process, it is very much like having a newborn in your care, only they are like an adult. They need to be looked after in every way for their safety and well being
For the Spiedels, the diagnosis has empowered their family and inspired them to work on behalf of the five million persons in the U.S. living with Alzheimer's disease
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I think it is making us stronger. I don't think we are much happier, I wish there was so much I could do for her, it is a sense of frustration. I think one of the big benefits is the Alzheimer's Association, not only here but nationally
For Bill, his work with the Alzheimer's Association will help find a cure and to ensure others have access to Alzheimer's resources.
It is kind of like giving back, we have been very fortunate in our life, so that maybe some day they can cure this disease.
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Trojans March On
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Jim Marshall visits Afghanistan, Pakistan
Representative Jim Marshall recently led a congressional delegation to the Middle East including Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Marshall says it's clear the Afghans want to be free of the Taliban More
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Rice Mill Road Standoff Ends
A Tuesday afternoon standoff in Macon has a peaceful ending. More
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Hospital Employee Faces Jail Time
A former Perry hospital employee may spend some time behind bars for not properly screening over a thousand women for breast cancer. More
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Mercer University Hosts Music Festival for High School Students
Mercer University played host to a Labor Day Music Festival for high school students from across the country. More
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Enjoying the Unofficial End of Summer
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Vineville Neighborhood Association Hosts Music Festival
Macon's Vineville Community spent their Labor Day enjoying live music. NewsCentral's Linnie Supall was there for Monday's festival and shares the details.
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Giving on the Holiday
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Laboring on Labor Day
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Inside the Law: Swift Justice with Nancy Grace Part 2
On today's Inside the Law Report Adam Hammond is bringing you the second installment of his interview with Nancy Grace about her new show Swift Justice which premiers on FOX 24, one week from today on September 13th at 3:00 o’clock. More
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34th Annual Labor Day Road Race
The Road Race had 2,060 registered participants running a path from Vineville Avenue down to Central City Park. More
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Update Expected in Perry Hospital Mammogram Probe
A prosecutor will soon give a public update on a probe into faulty mammogram tests at Perry Hospital that could have affected around 900 women. More
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Blood Donations in Southern Georgia Region Have Dropped
With over a dozen donor centers in the southern blood service region, a shortage in blood donors shouldn’t be an issue. But like clockwork, at the end of every summer, donations go down, and the hospitals become more and more desperate for help. More
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Labor Day Weekend Vacations Stunted by Economic Hardship
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Bibb Deputy Shot During Armed Robbery
An off-duty Bibb County Deputy was shot early Sunday morning while working security at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Macon. More
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Bonaire Woman Dies in Wreck; Two Others in Hospital
A Bonaire woman is dead and two others are transported to the hospital after a three vehicle collision on Moody Road and Helen Terrace in Warner Robins on Saturday. More
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Midnight Blitz Week 1 - 08/27/10
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Midnight Blitz Week 2-9/3/2010
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Dublin Dog Recovers From Gunshot Wounds
A Dublin dog is recovering after being brutally abused. NewsCentral’s Linnie Supall explains how the community is working together to find the person responsible.
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Unemployement on the Rise: Local Job Market Outlook
National numbers released Friday suggest things could get worse for job seekers. More
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Roethlisberger Suspension Reduced To 4 Games
Ben Roethlisberger's suspension has been reduced from six games to four by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. More
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Wedding Woes Continue, Photographer Opening Second Business
The wedding woes continue for several area brides. NewsCentral's Kendall Herold takes a closer look at a photography company who isn't living up to their promises. More
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XMart Robbery Under Investigation
An East Macon store clerk is robbed at gunpoint. More
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Middle Georgia Christian School Enrollment Up
It's been a rough ride for Middle Georgia's Christian School after facing tough economic challenges last year. This year the school is back stronger and more united than ever. More
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Robins AFB Hosts Seminar For New Jobs
Dozens of positions are up for grabs at Robins Air Force Base. NewsCentral’s Linnie Supall explains how the base is helping people land a job. More
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On the Scene
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The FOX Files 9/1/10
In this episode of the FOX Files, Macon City Councilman Rick Hutto is here to discuss city business. More
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Recruit Shot At MPD Training Center
An early morning shooting is under investigation at the Macon Police Department Training Center. More
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Macon Aviation Company Expands, Adding Over 100 New Jobs
A Bibb County company announces new plans to expand it's aviation facility, creating over a hundred new jobs in the Macon area. More
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Fire Extinguished At W.R. Apartment Complex
An early morning blaze breaks out at a Warner Robins apartment complex. More
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W.R. Man Charged With Felony Murder
A Warner Robins man accused of shooting his estranged wife to death and then attempting to commit suicide is out of the hospital and behind bars. More
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Teen Arrested in Village Green Shooting
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Local Brides Missing a Big Part of Their Wedding Day
What would you do if the most important part of your wedding day was missing? NewsCentral's Kendall Herold has more on why several local brides haven't seen a single photo from their Big Day. More
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Kathleen Woman Becomes Denim Spokesmodel
Dollar General is making its mark on the fashion world. NewsCentral's Linnie Supall explains the Kathleen woman who became the face of the company's denim line. More
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Four American Veterans Honored by France
American soldiers aided France during its oppression from 1944 to 1954. Four World War II Veterans were awarded the highest honor from France during a ceremony at the Warner Robins Museum of Aviation. More
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Ken Hodges Rallies Support In Macon
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NAACP To March on Washington DC
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Theatre Macon Applauds Law Enforcement
The Theatre Macon is giving a standing ovation to the city's men and women in uniform. More
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The FOX Files 8/31/10
In this episode of the FOX Files, Dr Will Dasher of OrthoGeorgia is here to discuss disc herniation. More
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The FOX Files 8/30/10
In this episode of the FOX Files Legal advisors Kathy McArthur and Stephen Dillard are here to discuss religion and the law. More
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The FOX Files 8/26/10
In this episode of the FOX Files, writer Michael Buchanan and movie director Jason Witt are here to discuss their movie, "The Fat Boy Chronicles". More
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The FOX Files 8/25/10
In this episode of the FOX Files, Bibb County Commissioner Joe Allen and Monroe County Commissioner Milke Bilderback are here to discuss county business. More
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Twiggs Recall May Come to an End
The recall effort against the Chairman of the Twiggs County Commission may come to an early end.
The recall against Chairman Ray Bennett was launched in part due to the controversial Twiggs County landfill expansion project. More
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New Campus Crime Program
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Peach Co. Residents Discuss Possible Health Center
Peach County residents are coming together tonight to decide whether or not a health care center should make its way to the area. NewsCentral’s Linnie Supall was there for tonight’s meeting explains the efforts behind Community Health Works. More
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New Transit Station Opens
This is the sound of progress. Its the grand opening of the new transit station at the Macon Terminal Station. The new transit area allows those using the city bus system a place to wait on the bus that's air conditioned, heated, and out of the elements. More
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Attention Job Seekers: Employment 101 at RAFB
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Six Arrested In MPD Drug Sweep
Half a dozen people are under arrest facing drug charges in South Macon. More
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Pio Nono Avenue Parking Lot Caves In
A tanker trailer overturns after the pavement caves in under the weight of the trailer. More
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Macon-Bibb CVB Employees Out Of A Job
A restructuring effort at the Macon-Bibb County Convention and Visitors Bureau leaves several employees out of a job.
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Water Main Break Shuts Down Russell Parkway
A water main leak is causing traffic delays at the intersection of Russell Parkway and Kimberly Road in Warner Robins.
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Working World: Ohio Company Moves To Macon
An Ohio based company is expanding its business to Middle Georgia. A company called North Coast Logistics has set up shop in Middle Georgia meaning new jobs in the area. More
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Dublin Community Meeting Discusses Ways to Rebuild Burned Church
The Dublin community is discussing ways to rebuild a church that caught fire and burned to the ground.
Monday night the National Coalition for Burned Churches held a briefing for Central Baptist Church members to cope with the church fire that happened earlier this month. More
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Pay Increase Requests Anger Macon Council
The City of Macon's Administration coming under fire at this Monday's meeting of the City Council's Appropriations Committee.
There were three items on the agenda, all were Ordinances amending the organizational charts for several departments, swapping position titles and duties and increasing several salaries. More
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Inside the Law: Swift Justice with Nancy Grace
In today’s Inside the Law Report News Central’s Adam Hammond recently sat down with Macon native Nancy Grace on the set of her new show Swift Justice with Nancy Grace, which will premier on FOX 24 September 13th at 3:00 o’clock. More
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Riverbend Correctional Facility Bringing Jobs to Baldwin County
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Rivergate Cinema Closing Doors and Changing Hands
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Canine Influenza: New Shot Could Prevent It
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Acute-Care Hospital Set To Open By January
Macon's long-term acute-care hospital could be open at the first of next year, bringing with it about 200 new jobs. More
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Southern Lifestyle: Whistle Stop Cafe
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Two Masked Men Rob Subway
Two masked suspects held Subway clerks at gunpoint around 11:30 Friday night.. More
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Rooms from the Heart: Atlanta Braves Take Over JB's Room
Nine year old J.B. James suffers from a Pediatric Brain Tumor, and was referred to Rooms from the Heart for a bedroom makeover. More
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Possible Recall Underway For Warner Robins Councilman
Former Councilman Mike Brashear says Bob Wilbanks’ constituents in Post 4 have lost confidence in him and that he no longer represents them properly. More
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Elderly Man Dies in Macon House Fire
An elderly man involved in a Tuesday night house fire has died. More
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Boating Safety
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On the Scene
If you have and event that you would like On the Scene with Amber Jones, send an e-mail to amberjones@fox24.com More
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Remembering Hurricane Katrina - Five Years Later
Sunday marks the five year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall in southeast Louisiana. Chief Meteorologist Jeff Cox looks back at the unforgettable storm. More
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Family First: Infertility
Infertility can cause significant stress among couples and can sometimes cause divorce. NewsCentral's Family First segment features different types of infertility and what options are available to couples who are unable to conceive. More
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Overturned Vehicle In Downtown Macon
Emergency crews respond to a crash in downtown Macon early Friday morning. More
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FOXFiles: Behind the Scenes With the Fat Boy Chronicles
Portia Lake speaks with Co Author Michael Buchanan and Jason Winn, Director of the film "The Fat Boy Chronicles." More
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Murder, Suicide Under Investigation In W.R.
A Thursday night murder, suicide in Warner Robins remains under investigation. More
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Robins AFB Change of Command Announced
According to a news release, the commander of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center will relinquish command of the Center and retire in a ceremony November 19 in the Museum of Aviation's Century of Flight Hangar. More
