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Macon
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bibb County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers from UGA offered gardening tips for Macon residents by suggesting alternatives to boxwood and explaining that fasciation—a harmless condition from minor injury or genetic factors—usually does not need treatment. The Macon Melody
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Macon woman named Sidney Bryant robbed Robins Federal Credit Union on Wednesday at around 9 a.m.—she entered with a child in a Spider-Man outfit, used a note to demand money, and was arrested at her home on West Highland Drive while the child remains safe. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has identified suspect Muchman Bond III as the accused shooter at Daiquiri Midtown Bar & Grill in Macon, where he killed three and injured six on May 18—he was arrested in South Carolina on May 27 on related charges. WPGA News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wesleyan College launched a $61 million campaign called She Will to fund scholarships, residence hall renovations, and gym upgrades—nearly $30 million has already been raised over the last three years and the college plans to reach its full goal in the next three to five years. The Macon Melody
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Biologists with the state DNR are using electrofishing in central Georgia waters to safely stun fish and collect samples for conservation studies. The process gathers key data on fish growth and mortality+which guides stocking decisions and conservation efforts, while purchases of fishing tackle and boat fuel+help fund these initiatives. 13WMAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency holds its Emergency Preparedness Fair today at Wesleyan College to help locals learn safe practices — officials say the event will offer key information on planning for emergencies. WPGA News
- ➤ On Wednesday, Macon residents gathered outside Bibb County Jail to protest inhumane treatment and squalid conditions, calling for better care for over 1,000 inmates and improved services for those with mental health issues—Sheriff Davis joined the march to City Hall to listen and discuss next steps. Community leaders and protesters alike urged for systemic reforms and increased accountability in jail management. The Macon Melody
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans today to end the federal COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for pregnant women, prompting experts to warn of increased risks of severe illness and pregnancy complications. Dr. Jennifer Hoffman added that if insurance companies stop covering the vaccine, many pregnant women may face high out-of-pocket costs — so all expectant mothers should consult their healthcare providers. 13WMAZ
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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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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.
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Vince Gill Concert
7:30 PM — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Mobile-only ticketing — Enjoy an evening with 22-time Grammy winner Vince Gill showcasing his musical talents.
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