Daily
Macon
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Habitat for Humanity and Bibb County School District gave the Vinson family keys to a new four-bedroom house on Worsham Avenue in Lynmore Estates. Youth from the SOAR Academy YouthBuild program helped build the house — local sponsors such as Publix Super Markets Charities, All-State Electrical and LE Schwartz supported the project. 41 WMGT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Supreme Court upheld Robert Kyle Dougherty's 2012 murder conviction for his role in a drug deal on Zebulon Road in Monroe County—he claimed he only drove but evidence showed he supplied the gun, bullets and helped cover up the killing of Trevorious Thomas. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Deputies responded just after 11:30 p.m. Monday at Freedom Park where they found a 39-year-old man with a gunshot wound near the lake — the victim was pronounced dead on scene and the investigation is ongoing. WGXA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Zelma Redding received an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Mercer University on Monday morning in Macon—she led the Otis Redding Foundation and helped many children access music education. Her family applauded the honor as a long overdue recognition of her hard work and her husband's legacy. 13WMAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Macon-Bibb County is set to invest $50 million to repave roads using a new SPLOST renewal; the project will begin soon to improve local travel. 13WMAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Public Health released a Restaurant Report Card showing food service inspection scores for Middle Georgia restaurants from May 5 to May 9 — the report shows scores below 70 are unsatisfactory, scores from 70 to 99 are satisfactory, and scores of 100 are perfect across multiple counties. 41 WMGT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Houston County Bears swept the Loganville Red Devils in the GHSA AAAAA Semifinal Round at The Garden, winning 4-1 in game one and 5-2 in game two to advance to the State Championship. They will face Newnan at CoolRay Field next week for a chance at their fifth state title. 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
The more complete the despair, the more complete the awakening.
~ Carl Jung
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