Daily
Macon
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you.
~ David Foster Wallace
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