Good morning, Macon.

A man, identified as Daetez Hertzog, was arrested in Twiggs County when deputies found ghost guns and packaged marijuana during a property check at the Marathon gas station on Sgoda Road at 4:18 a.m. on May 26—he now faces multiple charges and is held in Twiggs County Jail.

At the Bibb County Jail, a fatal stabbing Wednesday afternoon left one inmate dead and four injured when multiple inmates overpowered malfunctioning locks in the older east wing—an issue that persisted despite nearly $6 million spent on repairs over five years—Sheriff David Davis said.

Local organizations in Central Georgia are hosting a full slate of Juneteenth events to honor African American history and culture.

In Macon, the 2nd Annual Jr. Debutante Presentation begins today at Douglass Theatre with doors opening at 5 p.m.—other events including festivals, film screenings, and parades will follow in nearby towns over the coming days.

On Friday, June 6, 2025, 28 Macon firefighters were promoted at a ceremony held at the Macon Mall — three were elevated to Captain, six to Lieutenant, and 19 to Sergeant.

The event celebrated their career progress in front of family, friends, and fellow firefighters.

A Macon woman, Alma Bowman, faces deportation and has been held by ICE since March despite her claim to citizenship from her American Navy veteran father and nearly 50 years in the community.

Her sons say she missed a scheduled check in on March 26 and are working with attorneys to seek her release — they argue her long ties to Macon prove she belongs here.

Crews worked to repair a sinkhole in downtown Macon after a terracotta stormwater pipe broke on the northwest side of First and Pine Streets, allowing rainwater to wash away the soil.

A contractor is working to fix the sinkhole through the weekend while a flagman directs traffic as the southbound and turning lanes on Pine Street remain closed.

Macon's new 34,000 square foot Crisis Stabilization Diagnostic Center will open mid-June to give both day and overnight care for people with intellectual disabilities—16 inpatient beds support stays of up to 90 days while Mercer University School of Medicine will offer extra outpatient services later in the summer.

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.

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.

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.

Parker McCollum Live

7-9 p.m. — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Country star Parker McCollum performs live with special guests Corey Smith and Vincent Mason.

Jon Anderson Live in Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Macon City Auditorium — Mobile-only tickets — Legendary YES front man performs iconic classics with The Band Geeks.