Sunday, June 8th, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man was found dead on the train tracks behind Burger King downtown in Macon—officials believe he was hit by a train. 13WMAZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A family is calling for accountability after 22-year-old Breele Johnson was fatally stabbed in a Bibb County jail days after protests over unsafe conditions — they say staff negligence sparked the deadly fight. 13WMAZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A local homeowner discovered armadillo dens in his family woods while clearing invasive trees and found that the nine banded armadillo, common in Georgia, digs holes and uproots plants when foraging. He said he will share the woods with the animal while focusing on controlling invasive plants—privet, Tree of Heaven and chinaberries. The Macon Melody
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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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