1955: James Brown and the Famous Flames recorded their first demo, performing “Please, Please, Please” at a radio station in Macon, Georgia. The session lead to their signing with King Records, where they re-recorded the song in February the following year, after which it climbed to #6 on the R&B chart. 1960: Elvis Presley released … Continue reading Today in Rock & Roll History: November 1st →

The Georgia Department of Public Health reported three more cases of measles in Macon County.

Trump said Audi — the German luxury brand owned by Volkswagen — would commit $4.2 billion in Macon, Georgia.

An already-under-construction power plant project in Middle Georgia is receiving a financial boost via a historic loan from the federal government.

Comer McWaters, of Macon County’s Little Texas community, is charged with murder in the slaying of 49-year-old Eden Sexton.

On the October 14th edition: A new case of measles has been found in Macon County; Senator Jon Ossoff and challenger Mike Collins trade barbs in the Georgia senate debate; And Vice President JD Vance visits Atlanta in support of Mike Collins.

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is inviting residents to a resource fair offering social services normally offered to victims of violent crime.