Daily
Macon
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Macon-Bibb County Economic and Community Development Department works with local nonprofits to help low-income homeowners with repairs and maintenance—using federal Community Development Block Grant funds. The programs offer roof repair aid and housing support for families earning up to 80% of the area median income. The Macon Melody
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Bibb County Sheriff's Office reported that five vehicles crashed on I-475 northbound near the rest stop Monday at 4:50 p.m. and asked drivers to avoid the area until lanes reopen + no major injuries were reported. WGXA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lovejoy Capital, an Atlanta investment firm, proposed luxury outdoor improvements at Lake Tobesofkee on Thursday night with plans for glamping—EV chargers, fishing docks and rental units while around 50 community members raised concerns about park fees and job security. The firm will next present its proposal to the Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners and secure an interim agreement before moving forward with the estimated $23 million project. The Macon Melody
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigated a fatal shooting on Monday night at Freedom Park — deputies responded after reports near the lake and found a 39-year-old man on the 3300 block of Roff Avenue with a fatal gunshot wound, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. 41 WMGT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Macon-Bibb County will invest $50 million to repave roads after voters approved a penny‑on‑the‑dollar sales tax set to raise $450 million for infrastructure improvements—Mayor Lester Miller said the work will cover 25 years of road pavement in just four years. Some projects, such as repaving Goodall Mill Road, have already started while new software in June will help prioritize repairs for more than 1,100 miles of county roads. The Macon Melody
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, the Mercer Lady Bears won their first-ever Southern Conference championship in Spartanburg by sweeping two games against number one seed Chattanooga with scores of 6-5 & 5-2. The team will play the University of Florida Lady Gators on Friday, May 16 at 4:30 p.m. in Gainesville in the NCAA Division I Softball Championship Tournament. 41 WMGT
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Ali Siddiq Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Tickets from $41 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Ali Siddiq in Macon, GA.
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Embracing Possibility Exhibit Opening Celebration
4-6 p.m. — Tubman Museum — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of the 'Embracing Possibility' exhibit focused on redefining goals and purpose.
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Soul Jam
3-9 p.m. — Brad Henderson Memorial Stadium — $60 Special Blitz Dates — Experience Middle Georgia's biggest Southern Soul event with top artists.
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The HORDE Festival Revival
7:30-11:59 p.m. — Society Garden — Tickets available — Experience the energy of legendary 1990s HORDE Festivals with music from iconic jam bands.
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Evan Barber Live Concert
9-11 p.m. — Grant's Lounge — $10 — Experience the soulful Americana and folk of Georgia's own Evan Barber.
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Caminator Live Performance
9-10:30 p.m. — Grant's Lounge — $10 — Get ready to move as Caminator brings the groove with a mix of smooth R&B and high-energy pop.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
~ Pablo Picasso
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