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Sunday, May 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.

CRIME NEWS

  • The Bibb County Sheriff's Office said two residents at Legacy at Wesleyan apartment complex were injured in a shooting just before 12:30 a.m. Sunday—one male and one female—and both are in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.  13WMAZ
  • A man aged 62 was found shot on the 800 block of Key Street near Anthony Road in Unionville early Saturday morning and died at a local hospital.  13WMAZ
  • A 62-year-old man died after being shot early Saturday morning on Key Street when deputies arrived at 5:53 a.m. on May 24th and found him unresponsive from a gunshot wound—investigators are still looking into the incident.  41 WMGT
  • Early Friday morning at about 12:15 a.m., a masked man in all black with a camouflage backpack robbed a Chevron gas station at 4987 Bloomfield Road by brandishing a gun at the store clerk before fleeing on foot toward Williamson Road—no injuries were reported and the Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.  13WMAZ

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Georgia officials urge boaters and swimmers to wear life jackets and avoid alcohol on busy waterways this Memorial Day weekend — Mark McKinnon of the Department of Natural Resources said children under 13 must wear life jackets and extra game wardens will patrol to keep everyone safe — as the state prepares for increased traffic on its lakes and rivers.  13WMAZ

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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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.

    Fri, 6/6/25

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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.

    Sat, 6/7/25

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  • Old Dominion Concert

    7:00-8:30 p.m. — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Tickets required — Old Dominion brings their How Good Is That World Tour with special guests ERNEST and Redferrin.

    Sat, 6/14/25

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  • DireWoof Tribute to the Grateful Dead

    9-10:30 p.m. — Grant's Lounge — $10 at the door — Experience a night of music honoring the Grateful Dead, featuring special guests Andy Johnson and Matt McMillan.

    Fri, 6/20/25

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  • On-Site Tour at John-Wesley Villas

    9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — John-Wesley Villas — Free entry — Discover the benefits of senior living at a family-owned community dedicated to exceptional care and lifestyle.

    Sun, 6/22/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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