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Sunday, April 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 68-year-old man died after a fire started in a home on South Lizella Road in Lizella, and Macon-Bibb Fire Chief Shane Edwards said the blaze began there. 13WMAZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened Saturday at 1:30 a.m. near Monroe Ave and Lincoln Street in Macon—officers said a man was shot in the roadway and taken immediately to Atrium Health Hospital in critical condition—investigators are trying to determine what led to the incident. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Police said a wellness check at 6:45 p.m. on Friday uncovered a stabbing incident at Perry mobile home park that left four people dead—one of them a 2-year-old. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Monroe County Deputies caught Justin Tocknell on April 5 after a 3-minute chase when he refused to pull over—he now faces charges of aggravated assault, armed robbery, and carjacking tied to a Walmart incident in Stockbridge. WGXA
- ➤ A Bibb County Sheriff's Office report said that 31-year-old Johnny Arroyo Moss led police on a chase on Thursday morning after speeding on Forest Hill Road and then crashed into a utility pole on Vineville Avenue, which closed the road for about seven hours and caused a power outage for nearby businesses—he was arrested on charges including reckless driving and felony fleeing and taken to Atrium Health Navicent for treatment. 13WMAZ
- ➤ A male victim remained in critical condition at Atrium Health Hospital after a gunshot wound from an aggravated assault that occurred Saturday before 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Monroe Avenue and Lincoln Street in Bibb County—deputies continue to investigate the incident and urge anyone with details to come forward. WGXA
- ➤ Four people were shot in two separate incidents in Macon—one occurred Friday evening and the other happened early Saturday morning—and the Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating both. 13WMAZ
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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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