Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of July.
Good morning, Macon.
🎓 Education
Girl Scout Sierra Hoffman earned a $5,000 Gold Award Scholarship after her project raised environmental awareness through community cleanups and a tree giveaway—collecting over 900 pounds of waste and more than 1,530 trees.
Her award highlighted strong leadership in addressing local environmental issues.
🏛️ Government
The Macon Transit Authority will test a new ride on demand pilot program for volunteer riders starting July 7 until October by using five electric vans to serve areas from Shirley Hills to Mercer University.
Riders will pay $5 during the day and $8 after 6 p.m. —officials say the pilot will help gather data for future expansion.
Georgia's new fentanyl law takes effect today—lawmakers say it will impose harsher penalties on traffickers of the drug.
Senate Bill 79 aims to curb fentanyl trafficking in the state.
🎉 Macon Events
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SGA & SkillsUSA Collaboration Meeting
11 a.m. — Roy H. "Sonny" Watson Health Science Building — Free entry — Engage with peers and advisors for skills development and student governance discussions.
Whiskey Myers Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy an exciting evening of country rock with Whiskey Myers and special guests Josh Meloy and The Droptines.
Hank Williams Jr. Live Concert
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Tickets required — Experience the legendary Hank Williams Jr. in an evening of live music with special guest Mark Chesnutt.
Bragg Jam Concert Crawl 2025: Shy Company Performance
6-7 p.m. — JBA — Check event page for costs — Enjoy an electrifying live performance from Shy Company at a major music festival in downtown Macon.
Second Annual Bragg Brunch
12-5 p.m. — Emerson at Plum — $50 — Enjoy bottomless mimosas, a brunch buffet, and live local music at the vibrant Bragg Brunch.
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