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Thursday, March 27th, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents of Barrington Hall Drive have voiced frustration over potholes that are making driving difficult. 13WMAZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Houston County deputies are under investigation after an Atlanta mother said her 21-year-old son, Omar Wright, was brutally pulled from his car during a March 8 traffic stop for speeding that also detected marijuana—she claims he lost consciousness without prompt medical aid, while officials say an ambulance was called. WGXA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Macon Mayor Lester Miller pledged $100 per citation given outside school zone hours after criticism of speed cameras + the move is meant to ease concerns over speeding enforcement. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Georgia lawmakers have reintroduced a bill to establish Ocmulgee Mounds as the state's first National Park and Preserve. The bill, sponsored by Austin Scott, Sanford D. Bishop, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, aims to protect the historic site’s legacy and boost local tourism and economic growth — as it has been home to the Muscogee Nation for over 12,000 years. 41 WMGT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Macon-Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund is finding its way after nearly two years of trying to attract developers to build affordable projects in targeted areas using $7.5 million in federal COVID relief funds. The fund held a summit at Macon Mall to explain its program and has already given a loan to Habitat for Humanity for three homes and a $2 million loan for a 64-unit project in Pleasant Hill — construction for the latter is expected to start in August and take 14–18 months. The Macon Melody
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FPD beat Stratford 6-0 on March 25th at Bobby Hendley Field where Connor Strandmark struck out 14 batters on 111 pitches as the Vikings scored six runs on four hits and Stratford committed three errors—boosting the win—while the team improved their record to 12-3. The Macon Melody
- ➤ The Central Chargers beat the Northeast Raiders 3-0 on Tuesday night at Ed Defore Sports Complex as team captain Louden Busbee scored two goals and Moryah Mattox added one while goalkeeper Tacoyia Braswell made key saves. Coach Jennifer Tillery said the win gave the young team valuable experience ahead of upcoming region games. The Macon Melody
- ➤ On Tuesday night, the Central Chargers won a 10—0 game over Northeast with Adam Guerrero scoring four goals and Javon Hodges earning a hat trick with three goals in the first half. The win improved the team’s record to 3—8—1 and marked a key step in coach Eric McDonald’s rebuilding effort. The Macon Melody
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Guinness World Records Attempt: Largest Kazoo Ensemble
An official attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest kazoo ensemble is set to take place at the Family Health Center.
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Mulberry Street Arts and Crafts Festival
The Mulberry Street Arts and Crafts Festival is a family-friendly event featuring hundreds of vendors and thousands of visitors in Downtown Macon, set against scenic cherry blossom blooms.
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Macon Mercer Symphony Orchestra Presents Scheherazade
The Macon Mercer Symphony Orchestra, featuring guest conductor Yaniv Segal, will perform Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade and showcase the Mercer University Concerto Competition winner at The Grand Opera House.
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Elevate Your Medicare Business Workshop
6-8 p.m. | Fall Line Brewing Co. | Free | Transform your Medicare business with expert insights and networking opportunities.
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Healing Service in Macon, Georgia
6:30-9 p.m. — 109 Springfield Blvd — Free entry — Experience the power of the Holy Spirit and seek healing from physical, emotional, or spiritual ailments.
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Corb Lund Live Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — Capitol Theatre Macon — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of live country music with Corb Lund.
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Meet Me at the Mall Expo
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Free entry — Celebrate and connect with local families at an engaging educational expo complete with performances and giveaways.
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Hughes Taylor Live Performance
8 PM - 12 AM — Society Garden — Tickets available — Experience the soulful blues of Macon's own Hughes Taylor.
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Loomis Bros Circus
2:30-4:00 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — Adult tickets start at $33 — Experience a whirlwind of unforgettable family fun at the Loomis Bros. Circus.
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Macon’s Annual Career and Resource Expo 2025
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Central Georgia Technical College, Building H — Free entry — Discover job opportunities and resources to enhance your career prospects.
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