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Saturday, July 5th, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Macon restaurants will serve unique fry specials from July 9 to 11 in a French Fry Fight designed to boost summer foot traffic, and twenty-three eateries will compete for the Super Spud award. Local residents will vote online for their favorite dish—an effort led by NewTown Macon to support locally owned businesses. Middle Georgia Times
- ➤ County officials said access to the Ocmulgee River at Amerson River Park reopened Friday morning (water flow dropped below 2,000 cubic feet per second) as residents enjoyed Fourth of July celebrations, and they warned that access will close if water speeds become unsafe. 41 WMGT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local government leaders in Macon met to review plans for new transit services, tax adjustments, housing proposals, and public safety improvements. Officials also discussed solutions for downtown homelessness and approved budgets for projects designed to boost economic growth—efforts that continue to shape the city’s future. The Macon Newsroom
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Macon native Michelle Hornaday—who went to UGA—shared her Fresh Fruit Summer Salad recipe and ideas for random acts of kindness to brighten July. She urged locals to be kind by giving a small meal or gift to neighbors or friends. The Macon Melody
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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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Cody Matlock Live Performance
9-11 p.m. — Grant's Lounge — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of soulful music from Grammy-nominated artist Cody Matlock in a vibrant local venue.
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