Brianna Cook

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MACON-BIBB, Ga. (WGXA) — Concerned Georgia citizens will be protesting jail conditions in Macon-Bibb County on Wednesday. This comes after numerous concerns and issues have been raised in the past few months after the tasing video of Stephen Fossett was released. In April, it was confirmed by the jail that an inmate had boiling water thrown on his face by other inmates, which caused severe burns.

1 week ago | wgxa.tv | Brianna Cook

MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — The lives of fallen soldiers across the country were honored on Monday in Macon. The Macon Cemetery Preservation Corporation hosted its annual Memorial Day program. Lieutenant Colonel Natoshia Williams, who is currently serving in the army, was the featured speaker. She says, although Memorial Day is a holiday, it serves as a reminder that the soldier died while serving.

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FORT VALLEY, Ga. (WGXA) — The Blue Bird manufacturing in Fort Valley has brought millions of dollars and hundreds of jobs to the area. Now Ossoff is asking for the Trump administration to fulfill a promise. 2 years ago, the Department of Energy granted 80 million dollars to Blue Bird to expand facilities and build electric school buses. However, the new Trump administration has canceled or delayed many grants.

2 weeks ago | wgxa.tv | Brianna Cook

CORDELE, Ga. (WGXA) — The annual 'Belts and Jackets Safety Tour' took place in Cordele on Wednesday ahead of Memorial Day weekend. The Governor's Office, Georgia State Patrol, local law enforcement, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources joined to remind the public to be safe on the road and water. The Georgia State Patrol announced that last Memorial Day weekend, they made 500 DUI arrests, and 11 lives were lost in Georgia due to car accidents.

2 weeks ago | wgxa.tv | Brianna Cook

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (WGXA) — The Robins Air Force Base held its 48th memorial service on Tuesday. Tech Staff Sergeant Alexandria Clay, helped plan the service, and says this is more than just an annual remembrance. "This is a time where people can come together and support one another", said Clay. The ceremony consisted of remembrance songs played on the various instruments, the folding of the American flag, and saying aloud the names of those who have died.