Good morning, Macon.

A video report honors a firefighter whose heroism during 9/11 continues to inspire 25 years later—featuring personal narratives and archival footage that show his lasting impact on first responders and community pride.

Retired Col. Mark Tillman, who flew Air Force One on 9/11, visited Middle Georgia State University to share how he made a steep takeoff to avoid a potential runway threat while protecting President Bush and later flew a covert mission in 2003.

Todd Robinson of Next Step Recovery will live on the Houston Avenue roof on Monday, Sept.

28 to raise $1 million for a program that supports men's addiction recovery and re-entry (the campaign is called Raise the Roof) using basic shelter setups and a cooler for food.

A new 128-megawatt Georgia Power battery storage facility opened near Robins Air Force Base in March to store excess electricity and boost grid reliability across Middle Georgia.

The project is part of a wider effort to strengthen the local power grid.

Middle Georgia State University will use $3.48M in federal funding to expand aviation training programs and buy new equipment at its Eastman Campus.

The funding also includes $1M in a student pilot fuel fund — lowering flight training costs for students.

The Bibb County School Board approved a millage rate of 14.674 mills on Sept.

9, a 9.33% increase compared to last year, along with a $35 million borrowing plan that will issue two notes+ with fixed interest rates to cover operating costs until tax revenues are received using enhanced oversight.