Macon Telegraph: The Sun News

Warner Robins celebration draws thousands

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:17 EDT

The concert was just kicking off at about 8 p.m. for the 25th annual Independence Day celebration Thursday night at McConnell-Talbert Stadium.

Houston inmate dies while restrained

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:17 EDT

A 22-year-old inmate in the Houston County jail died early Thursday morning while confined in a restraining chair, Sheriff Cullen Talton said.

Former deputy challenges longtime sheriff

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:17 EDT

Cullen Talton, Houston County's sheriff since 1973, says he's running on his record, while challenger Chad Payne says it's time for change and he's just the ticket.

Two seats open on Peach Commission

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:17 EDT

Two seats on the Peach County Commission are being contested on the July 15 Democratic primary ballot.

Museum of Aviation hosts annual auction

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:17 EDT

If you're looking for the party to go to this season, you might want to check out the 23rd Annual Museum of Aviation Foundation's Auction, Raffle and Taste of Local Cuisine.

WR man offers up fresh produce, humorous conversation

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:28 EDT

Clarence Smith was keeping busy Thursday morning selling tomatoes, plums, watermelons and other produce on North Houston Road near Green Street in Warner Robins. When not helping a customer he was replenishing his displays, wiping each tomato before placing it on the table.

Trio of newcomers challenge Houston commissioners

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:34 EDT

All three Houston County commissioners up for re-election are facing opposition in the July 15 Republican primary.

Police issue traffic, parking advisories for Independence Day celebration in Warner Robins

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:34 EDT

Police have issued a traffic and parking advisory for the 25th annual Independence Day celebration today at McConnell-Talbert Stadium.

Nude dancing establishment in Byron closes, will be torn down

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:34 EDT

The close of a business usually isn't cause for widespread rejoicing, but that's what happened when Cafe Erotica shut its doors for good Tuesday.

The Sun rises yet again today

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:08 EDT

Welcome to your new local newspaper.

Dance school founder shares love of ballet with young students

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:35 EDT

A voice echoes from a back room at the International City School of Ballet.

Five arrested, drugs seized in Houston County

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:26 EDT

Five people were arrested and a pound of marijuana and 90 grams of cocaine were seized by Houston County sheriff's narcotics investigators during a raid Monday afternoon, an investigator said.

Peach County Commission OKs six-year sales levy

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:26 EDT

With some minor tweaking for a major project, the Peach County Commission on Tuesday approved the wording for a special purpose local option sales tax.

Big acts lined up for Georgia National Fair

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:07 EDT

Multiplatinum selling country duo Sugarland will play the Georgia National Fair in Perry later this year, fair staff announced Tuesday.

Rainbow House to get help from fines

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:29 EDT

The Rainbow House Children's Resource Center will get a significant new source of funding, thanks to a decision Tuesday by the Houston County Board of Commissioners.

RAFB worker plans to ride 300 miles on a bike - all to raise money for children's hospital

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:23 EDT

It might sound crazy, to ride a bicycle 300 miles through the heat of the Georgia summer.

Meet the family behind the fireworks for 25 years

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:26 EDT

Jerry Vincent's family, like many others, has a get-together for the Independence Day holiday every year. But what makes his family gatherings stand out are the thousands of people who attend.

Museum to host annual auction and raffle

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:26 EDT

Only 2,000 tickets will be sold this year for the 23rd Annual Museum of Aviation Foundation Auction, Raffle and Taste of Local Cuisine.

Speak Out: What you have to say

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:36 EDT

Waiting on progress

A view from inside Robins' gates, and beyond

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:27 EDT

My first column "As I see it" was as a high school student in Theodore, Ala. I find myself 10 years later once again hoping to let others "see it" as I do, though this time I am all grown up - a wife, a mother and a professional journalist.