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Bibb County’s Violent Crime Surge | Macon News
Bibb County is reeling from a violent crime surge this year, with 24 homicides as of September—including a mother of two, her infant son, and an Army veteran—marking a sharp reversal from last year’s decline. Discrepancies in FBI data highlight reporting delays, but the trend remains alarming compared to 2022’s record 69 homicides. Aggravated assaults hit a decade-high, disproportionately targeting teens, while sexual offenses dipped slightly after a troubling uptick. Robberies fell, but the overall picture reveals a community under siege, as law enforcement battles complex, often unsolved…
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