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Macon
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vehicle being towed along with another fell from its trailer on I-475 North Monday night after low hanging power lines detached it—causing it to hit a power pole near the Tucker Road bridge—and officials reopened all lanes just before 4 a.m. with no charges filed. 41 WMGT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Public Health released food service inspection scores for restaurants in Middle Georgia covering inspections from March 31 to April 4. The report showed that while many restaurants scored 100, some scored below 70—marking unsatisfactory results. 41 WMGT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A commercial truck driver — Arthur Waldrip — pleaded guilty to first-degree vehicular homicide for a distracted driving crash on April 30 that killed 70-year-old Pastor Clifford Scott nearly five years ago and received a 15-year sentence with six years to be served in custody from Bibb County Superior Court. 41 WMGT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Macon Water Authority is speeding up $5M in repairs at the Amerson Plant to fix problems that have reduced its capacity to process 60 million gallons of water per day for Bibb, Jones and Monroe counties. They will finish the repairs within 90 days—using leftover funds from a $100M bond—to avoid risking the plant’s EPD permit. 13WMAZ
- ➤ State Rep. Dale Washburn said he will continue fighting to ban school zone speeding cameras in Macon after his bill died for missing the legislative deadline—he cited that the cameras generated $8.9 million in fines over the past three years and hurt drivers with $100 fines who struggle to pay. Bibb County Sheriff David Davis will decide if the county will resume collecting fines—Washburn promised to keep working at the state level when the assembly reconvenes. 41 WMGT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Bankstone Landing will host its model grand opening on Saturday, May 3rd from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.—local residents can tour new model homes and win giveaway prizes—offering a first look at the new development. Middle Georgia Times
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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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