WPGA News

12/15/2025

“We honor the first five in the modern era, and we recommit ourselves to carrying their legacy forward. May this gathering remind us that history bends towards justice only when we together keep pressing it forward," said Harold Michael Harvey.

A moment in history was marked at Macon City Hall today, acknowledging the city’s first five Black city councilmen.

12/12/2025

Multiple community organizations are hosting a clothing drive for those in need on Saturday.

12/12/2025

"He would make you laugh because of the way he acted. He was just full of fun,” Connie Wallace said.

A $15,000 reward is being offered for information in the disappearance of Dustin Wallace, a 37-year-old man who has been missing since 2021.

12/11/2025

“The thing that we are most concerned about, and some of the panelists brought up, is the workforce,” said Dr. Vicki Britt, senior vice president of Innovation, Engineering, and Flight for Gulfstream Aerospace.

Four major Georgia universities joined the Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance, as announced during the inaugural state-of-the-industry luncheon Tuesday at Mercer University.

12/09/2025

Oglethorpe police are working around the clock to locate three pit bulls responsible for attacking a man Saturday.

12/04/2025

"It’s going to be a park with movement classes and that we have a focus not only on relaxation and restfulness but also with exercise,” says Transit Authority’s Public Information Officer, Jami Gaudet.

The Spirit of Macon Park opened Tuesday at the corner of Fifth and Poplar Street, creating a peaceful place for gathering, connection and reflection in the downtown area.

12/03/2025

"I would love to sit down with the city and come up with solutions for next year’s event," said Kirenski Wilkerson.

The City of Perry has reversed a ban on a park venue following violations. The Houston County NAACP has now made claims of discrimination against the City of Perry administration.

12/03/2025

“It was that shot that was heard from Montgomery that set in motion the Civil Rights Act of 1964," said Former Macon-Bibb Mayor C. Jack Ellis.

Civic leaders gathered at Rosa Parks Square to commemorate the civil rights icon's legacy.

12/02/2025

Police have arrested a driver in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in north Macon.

12/02/2025

“If you go in to buy to***co or alcohol and have to prove your age, you will tell your digital driver’s license that you’re proving your age, and that’s all the information that the retailer will get. Yes, you’re 21 or over,” said DDS spokesperson Susan Sports.

Digital IDs can now be used for age-restricted purchases in Georgia, such as alcohol or to***co.

11/26/2025

“You want to practice and make sure that you can get out of your house safely within two minutes. You may only have two minutes to escape a home fire,” said Suzanne Lawler, Central Georgia Chapter Regional Communications Manager.

The American Red Cross responds to nearly 65,000 disasters a year, with most being home fires.

11/26/2025

Around 2.1 million Georgians will be driving or traveling by car to their Thanksgiving destinations.

According to AAA, approximately 2.3 million Georgians are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. AAA says that out of that group of people, 2.1 million will be driving or traveling by car to their destinations.