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Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of July.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Middle Georgia Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Macon Melody
- ➤ 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. 13WMAZ
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.
~ Maya Angelou
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