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Fort Valley man arrested in connection with 2025 fatal shooting of New Jersey resident

A Fort Valley man was arrested on murder and firearm charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a New Jersey resident from almost a year ago.

Peach County School recognized by the state for Economic Development Partnerships

The Peach County school district has earned the Georgia Department of Education’s Economic Development Partnership designation for the 2026 fiscal year for its work in preparing students for joining the workforce.

Peach, Crawford residents meet to discuss potential data center ordinance with Byron council

Citizens from Peach County and Crawford County discussed their concerns regarding a potential data center off Boy Scout Road at the Byron City Council meeting.

Blue Bird Vision Electric school bus named ‘Coolest thing made in Georgia’ per Georgia

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has officially named Blue Bird’s Vision Electric School Bus as the “The Coolest Thing Made in Georgia” during the Georgia Chamber’s 2026 Congressional Luncheon.

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Peach County woman sentenced to 25 years for aiding in 2024 robbery at Warner Robins hotel

A Peach County woman was sentenced to 25 years after she helped commit an armed robbery at a Warner Robins hotel in 2024.

Macon DA finds ‘no basis’ for criminal charges in City of Fort Valley credit card audit

The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office will not be bringing any criminal charges against former Fort Valley City officials after a city credit card fraud investigation by the GBI found "no basis" for prosecution.

Peach County Schools welcomes students with fourth annual Trojan Fest

Peach County High School welcomed Peach County students and their families as they geared up for the upcoming 2026/2027 school year with Peach County’s annual back-to-school bash, Trojan Fest.

Peach Sheriff: Police chase from Byron to Fort Valley ends with wreck, driver dying by suicide

What began as a traffic stop for a window-tint violation, lead to a 27-year-old man committing suicide after leading authorities on a high-speed chase from Byron to Fort Valley.

Peach County, Byron holds land development meeting to gather feedback on future growth

Residents in Byron and Peach County were able to voice their opinions on future developments in the county during a land development meeting held by the Middle Georgia Regional Commission in Byron.

Peach County T-SPLOST planned to be brought back to the ballot

The Peach County Board of Commissioners is planning to move forward with bringing the T-SPLOST back to the ballot this November.

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