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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of Central Georgians raised over $329,000 at Daybreak's annual sleepout event (designed to support Macon's homeless community) in a local fundraising drive. 13WMAZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Monroe County Sheriff's deputy shot a suspect at a Forsyth CVS on Tuesday afternoon while serving a warrant— the suspect was injured— Sheriff Brad Freeman said. 13WMAZ
- ➤ A 46-year-old Macon man, Terico Jaques Balkcom, pleaded guilty on March 31 to a federal gun charge for illegally possessing a firearm while on probation after being stopped for an obscured tag, and he now faces up to 15 years in prison (three years of supervised release and a maximum $250,000 fine) according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Middle District of Georgia. 41 WMGT
- ➤ Terico Jaques Balkcom, a 46-year-old Macon man with several prior convictions, pleaded guilty on Monday to illegal firearm possession while in custody for violating probation and now faces up to 15 years in prison after admitting on a jail phone to having a 9mm pistol during an arrest on May 20th — convicted felons cannot legally possess firearms. WGXA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Macon-Bibb County voted Tuesday to use SPLOST funds on public projects including buying 23 acres on Arkwright Road for a trail system and the Jumbo gas station on Spring Street for a new trailhead—costing $225,000 plus closing costs for the land and $1.1 million plus closing for the gas station near Mercer University's new medical school. County spokesperson Chris Floore said the commission also spent $3 million from school zone camera revenue to improve crosswalks and recruit police—steps aimed at boosting community safety and supporting riverfront development. The Macon Melody
- ➤ The Pedestrian Safety Review Board installed solar-powered crosswalk signs and flashing lights on First and Adams streets using $30,000 for a trial at 50 high-risk spots today—The Urban Development Authority announced the Bicentennial Park ribbon-cutting will take place on April 29 and a grant has been approved for the future Muscogee Cultural Center while ongoing driver shortages force the Transit Authority to run overtime shifts. The Macon Newsroom
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Atrium Health Navicent held a Pinwheel Garden Planting Ceremony on Tuesday outside the children's hospital in Macon to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month. Representatives from family services, law enforcement, and the judicial office stressed the need to protect children and prosecute offenders. 41 WMGT
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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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97th Georgia State FFA Convention
8 AM – 5 PM — Macon Coliseum — Free entry — Celebrate agricultural education with exhibits and activities at the annual state convention.
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Fired Works Ceramics Festival
10 a.m. — Carolyn Crayton Park — Free entry — Explore a vibrant exhibition of pottery with live demonstrations and artwork from local artisans.
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Just Tap'd Craft Beer Festival 2025
1-5 p.m. — Just Tap'd Macon — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of craft beers, live music, and fun activities for all ages.
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Mothers Finest Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Society Garden — VIP Reserved seating available — Experience the high-energy funk-rock sounds of Mothers Finest, a true musical powerhouse.
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