Daily
Macon
Saturday, July 12th, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cullen Cummings has grown his sandwich-making effort into a volunteer team that, last week, made 392 sandwiches to stock community fridges around Macon. The group meets each Thursday at Centenary United Methodist Church — and plans to expand its delivery to more fridges in the area. The Macon Melody
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 36-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly shot a 25-year-old man in the leg following a verbal argument in Macon—police said the incident occurred just after 6 p.m. on Thursday and that the victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. WGXA
- ➤ Eighteen inmates at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center are facing new charges — including felony murder and aggravated assault — after a June 4 incident that left one inmate dead and injured five others during a Wednesday altercation, and investigators are continuing their probe. 41 WMGT
- ➤ Four Macon men pleaded guilty in March to a meth trafficking conspiracy and were sentenced to federal prison after a DEA investigation — which included assistance from sheriff offices in Bibb, Peach and Monroe counties. WGXA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southwest High School students are taking part in a mock trial exercise to practice legal procedures that could lead to future careers in law — the program provides hands-on courtroom experience. 13WMAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Stanley Stewart declared July 10 as Mike Clark Jr. Day when he presented a proclamation to the local recording artist on his birthday at Vibez restaurant in Downtown Macon. WGXA
- ➤ At a recent Macon Water Authority meeting, frustrated property owners raised flood concerns while Finance Chair Dwight Jones said board members talked about off-agenda topics (reportedly breaking meeting rules). Jones asked for state oversight as board members argued over procedure (with some members laughing) while community members called for help with recurring flooding issues. The Macon Newsroom
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Macon’s American Red Cross said donating blood is critical as someone in the county needs blood every two seconds + the center hosts drives every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and with summer travel raising accident risks, donors help keep a steady supply to save lives. 41 WMGT
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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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