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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida destroy more than 50 homes and force evacuations Wildfires have intensified intensifying across the U.S. Southeast. More than 50 homes have been destroyed in Georgia. The fires also have forced evacuations.

‘End of the Line’: Kirsten West speaks with WGXA about stepping away from Gallery West.

For the past 11 years, she’s operated the gallery in downtown Macon while featuring the iconic music photography of her husband, Kirk West; who later served as tour manager for the Allman Brothers Band.

Since opening the gallery, Kirsten has showcased the works of many other talented artists.

A final First Friday celebration will be held on May 1., featuring food, drinks, and live music.

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End of the Line: Macon’s Gallery West to close For nearly 11 years, Gallery West has been a place where music history hangs on the walls in downtown Macon, showcasing photographer Kirk West’s images of iconi

Artemis II astronauts express love for families: 'Their support has been unbelievable' Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen shared their appreciation in messages to their children and other relatives.

Domesticated animals -- even when found by someone hoping to save the animal in a dangerous situation -- must be reported to animal services, or local law enforcement, In fact, its law. While many people often post 'Found' pets on social media sites, or make 'Missing Dog' posters, some people who find an animal may not think to notify animal services. Typically, it's the owner's looking for their lost pet to call animal control first. However, if animal control doesn't know an animal has been found, it's more difficult for the animal to be reunited with their family. Now, one family who believes someone picked up their chihuahua on Moody Road in Bonaire is asking the person to come forward. The Houston County family is asking for help finding their missing dog after neighbors said they saw someone pick her up from a roadway in Bonaire.

Georgia law: Reporting found pets helps reunite families; owner pleads for Sammy’s return Domesticated animals -- even when found by someone hoping to save the animal in a dangerous situation -- must be reported to animal services, or local law enfor

A South Carolina man admits to burning middle Georgia church property after being refused water from people in the parking lot following choir practice, according to court documents. Read more here:

DOJ: South Carolina man pleads guilty to 'maliciously' setting fire to Byron church A South Carolina man is facing up to 20 years in prison after admitting to "maliciously" starting a fire at a Byron church in 2024, according to...

After paying nearly $2,000 for a marker that never arrived, her story sparked wider outcry Nearly a year after paying nearly $2,000 for a gravestone that she says never arrived, a Jonesboro woman said she felt relief after the owner of a Macon memoria

East Macon fire at abandoned house on Fulton Street:

East Macon abandoned house burns on Fulton Street, no injuries reported A fire erupted at an abandoned house today in East Macon.According to John Gibson, battalion chief of the Macon-Bibb Fire Department, the fire happened at arou

Pet First Aid Awareness Month is a reminder that while our pets are experts at getting into trouble, we can be the experts at getting them out of it.

With April being Pet First Aid Awareness Month, the American Red Cross wants Macon to prepare with the Pet First Aid App and online class and learn how to help your pet during an emergency.

April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month; Red Cross urges Macon to prep with app, class Pet First Aid Awareness Month is a reminder that while our pets are experts at getting into trouble, we can be the experts at getting them out of it.With April

WGXA reporter William Bazzone got a few hugs ahead of National Hug a Newsperson Day.

Middle Georgians react to 'National Hug a Newsperson Day’ WGXA is keeping you ready for what's next.It can be stressful at times, but as Macon's own otis redding said - try a little tenderness.It's a holiday that sound