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Kit Colburn Search Cost: $33,000, and Rising

Submitted by 13WMAZ Web Staff
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 6:01pm

The two-day search for a 10-year-old runaway in Warner Robins totaled about $33,000 so far.

13WMAZ contacted the more than 20 agencies that helped in the search for Kit Colburn to tally the cost.

The total does include the cost of more than 600 hours of overtime owed to Warner Robins police officers for their efforts.

We requested that figure more than three days ago from the City of Warner Robins through an open-records request. Out of more than 20 agencies, the City of Warner Robins was the only one that could not provide an answer within three days' time.

We will update you on their costs when they make them available.

Houston County Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Jimmy Williams says they spent about $4,600 in personnel and equipment costs.

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Send Us Your Graduation Photos!

Submitted by Jake Wade
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 12:36pm

We want to see your graduation photos.

Upload the photos of your big day. We'll add them to our gallery on 13WMAZ.com and they may just end up in one of our newscasts on air.

When you upload your photos and video, make sure to include your school name in the caption.

VIEW: Your 2011 Graduation Photos!

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Man Arrested after Burglary Suspect Shot

Submitted by Pansy Hall on Monday, May 14th, 7:24 pm

Warner Robins police are investigating a shooting that injured a burglary suspect.  Investigators say it happened Sunday night in the 1000 block of Elberta Road.  According to Warner Robins police spokesperson Tabitha Pugh, Gabriel Duncan, 18, was inside his apartment when two men broke in. Investigators say Duncan shot at the men and they left the apartment. 

A short time later, the Houston County Sheriff's deputies answered a shooting call in the 100 block of Dixie Trail.  They were told that Justin Gladden, 20, had been shot at Duncan's address.   Gladden was taken to the Medical Center of Central Georgia and is expected to be okay.

Police say the gun Duncan used had an altered serial number.  He was arrested and charged with criminal use of an altered ID mark. According to the Houston County jail website, Duncan is also charged with criminal trespass and damage.

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Trial Under Way For Man Accused of Starving Son

Submitted by Bernard O'Donnell
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 3:34pm

A Houston County judge is expected to make the verdict on a man accused of starving his 2-year-old son to death in 2010.

William Thomas Davis III is accused of murder and cruelty to children.

Monday, Davis waived his right to a jury trial. Instead, Superior Court Judge Katherine Lumsden will hear the case and make a verdict.

District Attorney George Hartwig said he didn't know why Davis chose trial before a judge. But he said choosing a bench trial in such cases preserves the defendant's right to appeal if convicted and shortens the trial , and a judge is less likely to be swayed by emotion.

Opening statements in Davis's trial began Monday afternoon. 

In September, 2010, the sheriff's department said his D'Shawn Davis had been isolated and neglected for nearly a year inside his home at 104 Tiffany Place.

Medics say the boy weighed 12 pounds 6 ounces.

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Macon State President Up for Job in Florida

Submitted by Bernard O'Donnell
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 10:58am

On the job for less than a year, the president of Macon State College is in Florida today interviewing for a new job.

Jeff Albritten was scheduled to interview this morning for the president's job at Edison State College in Fort Myers, Fla.

That's according to that college's web site.

Albritten took over at Macon State on July 1, 2011, replacing David Bell, who retired.

He came to Macon last year after running Edison State's Collier County campus in Naples.

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Tri-City Mayors to Give Proclamations for Chamber Week 2012

Submitted by Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce, Membership/Investment Organization
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 10:10am
Tri-City Mayors to Give Proclamations for Chamber Week 2012

WARNER ROBINS, GA- Warner Robins Mayor, Chuck Shaheen; Centerville Mayor, John Harley; and Perry Mayor, Jimmy Faircloth will give an official proclamation for the 2012 Chamber Week TODAY at 2:00p.m.  Event will be held at the Chamber offices; 1228 Watson Blvd.  The Robins Regional Chamber anticipates an exciting time as they host the very first Chamber Week (May 14- 18, 2012).  A brand new initiative of the Chamber, the week will showcase the role that the Chamber plays in the community by focusing on leadership development, community and government advocacy, education and networking.

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Central Georiga Agencies Mark National Police Week

Submitted by Michael Wiggs
Saturday, May 12th, 2012, 8:07pm

Next week marks National Police Week across the country and on Saturday law enforcement official from four Central Georgia agencies began a week-long celebration.

Officers from Byron, Macon, Centerville, and Warner Robins gathered at the Home Depot parking lot on Watson Boulevard to showcase some the things they use to help keep people safe.

People who attended had the chance to check out K-9 demonstrations, bomb trucks, SWAT vans, and other police equipment.

"It's important for the people that are paying the taxes to know what the department and law enforcement officials are doing to keep us safe," said James McAlevey or Warner Robins. "It's a great opportunity to come out and see some of the cool toys Warner Robins has."

May 15 is designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day.

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