Macon Telegraph: Local & State

Dow finishes below 10,000 for first time since '04

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:35 EDT

Wall Street joined in a worldwide cascade of despair Monday over the financial crisis, driving the Dow Jones industrials to their biggest loss ever during a trading day. Even a big afternoon rally failed to keep the Dow from its first close below 10,000 since 2004.

Fort Valley children learn about Civil War through imprisoned soldier's diary

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:42 EDT

The words of Confederate soldier William E. Killen spanned 144 years Friday to captivate fifth-grade students at Hunt Elementary School.

Tight times in the midstate: Macon waitress sees number of customers, tips shrinking

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:13 EDT

Editor's note: This is the second in a series of stories about how the economic downturn is affecting Middle Georgians.

Leaders debate Ga. fuel policies in wake of shortages

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:10 EDT

Georgia leaders are debating whether to revise the state's emergency fuel plan and are considering ways to bolster gas supply in the aftermath of the abrupt shortage of gas that sent some motorists into a frenzy.

Jones fair serves up smaller alternative

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:59 EDT

There's a nip in the air, days are growing shorter and soon leaves will be turning colors.

Macon-based guard unit contends with weather, cattle in Azores

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:11 EDT

From combat to cowpies, it's all in a day's work for the 202nd Engineering Installation Squadron.

Laurens County elections will bring in new faces

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:30 EDT

There will be new faces in Laurens County government after the Nov. 4 election.

Uncovering massage parlor ownership no easy task

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:31 EDT

In the months since law enforcement raided 11 Macon area massage parlors this summer, five of them appear to have closed.

Tight times in the midstate: Family cutting corners after mother loses job

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:04 EDT

Editor's note: This is the first in a series of stories about how the economic downturn is affecting Middle Georgians.

Event helps people discover worth of yard sale finds, family heirlooms

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:34 EDT

Floyd Meeks traveled nearly 100 miles to Macon on Saturday to find out if he had a true treasure in some old flags he found in a Dumpster or a small pitcher he bought at a yard sale.

Cell phone sale turns into robbery attempt in Macon

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:27 EDT

A man who had agreed to sell a cell phone to another man Friday night ended in the arrest of the buyer for attempted armed robbery, according to Macon police.

Police investigate robbery at Macon gas station

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:27 EDT

Macon police are investigating a robbery by intimidation that occurred about 8 a.m. Saturday at the Spectrum Station at 15 Spring St.

Man shot while visiting friend in Macon

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:27 EDT

A man visiting a friend at 936 Bartlett St. in Macon was shot twice about 10 p.m. Friday, according to police.

Alterra turns to fuel additive after biodiesel problems arise

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:31 EDT

When folks at Alterra Bioenergy hit supply and distribution problems just as their new biodiesel business got off the ground, they re-examined their product and decided to make something entirely new.

Rematch for Bibb commission seat could potentially turn ugly

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:27 EDT

They meet again.

Tyler Perry unveils new studio in Atlanta

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:31 EDT

Tyler Perry unveiled a new multimillion-dollar TV and film studio Saturday on 30 acres in southwest Atlanta.

Inmates register to vote in Ga. jails

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:31 EDT

Some inmates in Georgia jails are being registered to vote in the Nov. 4 election.

Hundreds gather to remember former Macon council member

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 01:43 EDT

Hundreds of mourners - including family, friends, elected officials, police officers, firefighters and other Macon city workers - gathered Friday at the City Auditorium to pay respects to Charles Dudley, the former city councilman who died earlier this week.

Oak trees are a special part of Macon State plan

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 01:43 EDT

Macon State College is in the process of unveiling a new look on campus following the destruction from the Mother's Day tornado.

Mabel White marking 50 years on TV

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:14 EDT

Mabel White Memorial Baptist Church lists almost 4,000 members on its rolls, but thousands more who have never set foot in the sanctuary have called it home over the last half-century.