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Macon
Friday, July 11th, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Three pedestrian accidents—one fatal and two hit-and-run—occurred in Bibb County in the last 48 hours, and the sheriff's office investigated the cases as locals blamed poor road design for the risk. 13WMAZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Following a July 4 shooting on Sparkle Avenue that left a 24-year-old man in critical condition, Bibb County deputies arrested 18-year-old Dontavis Anquan Jackson and 24-year-old Michael Winston Burney during a 10 a.m. traffic stop near Fairfax Drive and Bloomfield Road on Thursday—firearms, including two stolen guns, were recovered—and later charged 17-year-old Terrace Quantae Austin with separate offenses. 41 WMGT
- ➤ Four Macon men—Denzelle Willis got 23 years, James Fuller got 15 years, Julio Mendez got 11 years and Deion Howard got 4 years—were sentenced for meth trafficking after they pleaded guilty on March 24 and will not have parole. 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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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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Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo Concert
8-11 p.m. — Society Garden — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of acoustic bluegrass music from two of the finest flatpicking guitarists.
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The Second Annual Little Miss 478 Pageant
1-4 p.m. — The Douglass Theatre — $20 admission — Celebrate young talent and empowerment at the fun-filled Little Miss 478 Pageant.
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