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Macon
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Magnolia Soap Box Derby is set to take place next weekend in Macon on April 12 at 11 a.m.—the event will feature 12 middle and high school teams, food trucks, music, and activities for all ages. Organizers began planning last summer and say the derby is free and open to the community. 41 WMGT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Macon woman faces criminal charges after her boyfriend found her newborn in a trash bag on the porch while she was at the hospital for excessive bleeding—she did not tell anyone that she had given birth, and authorities charged her with reckless abandonment and first-degree cruelty to children. 13WMAZ
- ➤ A 22-year-old Macon mother was arrested Tuesday after she left her newborn on her front porch wrapped in a trash bag—her boyfriend brought her to the hospital for heavy bleeding before he returned to find the baby making noises, and officers charged her with criminal attempt to commit felony murder, reckless abandonment of a child and first-degree cruelty to children. WGXA
- ➤ Julian Derwayne Coker, leader of a Middle Georgia drug trafficking ring, was sentenced to 28 years in prison—adding 10 years of supervised release and a $10,000 fine—after pleading guilty to selling meth in Macon during 2022. WGXA
- ➤ The Warner Robins Police arrested 22-year-old Nicholas Jenkins after he fatally shot 21-year-old Shaquez Head on March 28 at 5:43 p.m. on the 100 block of Buford Drive—Head died on April 1. 41 WMGT
- ➤ Julian Derwayne Coker, 44, the leader of an armed drug trafficking ring in Middle Georgia was sentenced on April 2 to 28 years in prison, 10 years of supervised release and a $10,000 fine after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute meth. 41 WMGT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Macon-Bibb County leaders are studying options to upgrade the outdated Coliseum along Coliseum Drive as part of a $450 SPLOST project that begins in October. Officials say a new arena will include modern features—better seating, more concession stands, and improved railings—to support local events. 13WMAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Public Health released food service inspection scores for Middle Georgia restaurants taken from March 24 to March 28—scores of 69 and below are shown in red, scores from 70 to 99 in black, and scores of 100 in green. 41 WMGT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Macon native Torez "The Punisher" Finney Jr. will make his UFC debut this Saturday at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy in Las Vegas at 9 p.m. ET as he faces Robert Valentin; fans celebrated his contract signing in October — and he now trains for his milestone fight. This bout marks an important step for Finney and has rallied local support from his community. 41 WMGT
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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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Cherry Blossom Derby Party
6-9 p.m. — Wesleyan College — Ticketed event — Experience the Pinkest Party with Bowties, Big Hats, and Bidding in a Derby-style celebration.
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