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Macon Regional Crimestoppers is a local non-profit serving the Bibb, Baldwin, Houston, Jones, Twiggs, Crawford, Monroe, and Peach regional areas. Through our deployed systems as well as the cooperation of local law enforcement agencies, citizens in our community have a safe, secure, and confidential means to report crimes. If a tip results in an arrest, a reward will be paid to you confidentially and anonymously!

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A former U.S. Government employee pleaded guilty yesterday to attempting to provide classified information to a foreign government.

“U.S. government employees entrusted with our nation’s secrets must always protect our nation’s security, not cavalierly toss aside this responsibility out of disagreement, selfishness or greed,” said Attorney General Todd Blanche. “Laatsch faces serious consequences for violating his position of trust. This case shows that if you unlawfully disclose national defense information, we will find you and hold you accountable to the fullest extent the law allows.”

Read more: www.justice.gov/opa/pr/former-us-government-employee-pleads-guilty-attempting-provide-classified-...
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MEDIA RELEASE
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
BIBB COUNTY, GA.

DAVID J. DAVIS SHERIFF

August 27, 2026

Fatal Traffic Collision Investigation on Woodland Drive

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a traffic collision at a residence inside of the 1900 block of Woodland Drive that occurred Thursday shortly before 10 a.m.

It has been determined that the driver of a white Chevrolet Equinox was traveling east on Waverland Drive at the intersection of Woodland Drive, when the seventy-eight-year-old male identified as Willie H Smith Jr appears to have lost control of the vehicle and struck the rooftop of a residence. Paramedics rendered aid to the driver before transporting him to a local medical facility, according to the medical staff Mr. Smith was pronounced deceased by Coroner Leon Jones. No additional injuries have been reported.

This accident is under investigation. Additional information will be released as soon as it becomes available.

Anyone with information in reference to this fatal accident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 and ask to speak with a Fatality Investigator.
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🚨 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: JAIL OFFICERS 🚨

The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for Jail Officers!

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference, serve your community, and be part of a professional team, we want to hear from you.

💰 Starting Salary: $37,394
📈 Up to $41,100 within 18 months
🏥 Full benefits package, including medical, retirement & paid time off
🕐 12-hour shifts
🎓 Ongoing training & professional development

Minimum Requirements:
• U.S. citizenship
• Valid driver’s license
• 18 years of age or older
• Successful completion of required medical, physical, psychological evaluations and background investigation

Think you want to join the Jones County Sheriff’s Office?

👉 Apply today: www.jcsheriff.org/jobPostings

Applications are now being accepted.

#JonesCountySheriffsOffice #NowHiring #JailOfficer #JoinOurTeam #LawEnforcementCareers
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Safer communities start with one anonymous tip. 📱

Submit tips, report family violence, receive alerts and view wanted fugitives—all from the new Macon Regional Crimestoppers app.

Download now: crimestop.us/mobile-app
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How confident are you that what they say in political ads – print, radio, TV – are true? Please click on the survey below to give your thoughts/opinion. Survey closes Aug. 30. Results will be published here and in the next print edition of The Houston Home Journal. (Note: These surveys are simply informational in intent - to let readers know how you feel - and not meant to influence or change anyone's mind on ANY topic/issue.)

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ATTENTION offender families! Don't fall victim to fraud! No funds are requested or required for a parole release. Payment requests for an ankle monitor or electronic monitoring are FRAUD!! Attempts to commit fraud are escalating. Call 404-656-4661 to report the attempts or email GaParoleBoard@pap.ga.gov.
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Georgia Department of Corrections
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🚨 Storage unit burglaries are on the rise. Don't let your belongings become an easy target. Protect your property today and help keep your valuables safe. 🔒 Stay alert. Stay secure. Don't become the next victim. 🚔 ... See MoreSee Less

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