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Macon
Sunday, July 20th, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Forrest B. Johnson & Associates hosted their 14th annual Back-to-School Bash in Macon, partnering with groups—Beulahland Bible Church, Walmart, and Coca-Cola—to offer free backpacks, haircuts, school supplies, food, and entertainment for hundreds of local students and families. The event aimed to help them start the school year fully prepared. WGXA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Early Saturday morning at 4:07 a.m., deputies responded on Log Cabin Drive in Macon after a head-on crash ignited a Toyota Corolla and a Buick Enclave—deputies rescued a trapped woman from the burning Corolla while fire crews saved another driver from the Enclave, leaving both critically injured and taken to a nearby hospital. WGXA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mr. Loy runs a local farmers market at the corner of Third and Hazel Streets and off Pio Nono, where he sells fresh produce, educates customers, and delivers weekly supplies to senior citizens. His annual community giveback event fed 700 families last December—he plans to reach 800 families next year. Middle Georgia Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Twiggs County Sheriff's Office said a chase began on Highway 96 at 10:30 a.m. today — it ended in a shootout that killed one suspect and led to another suspect's arrest. 13WMAZ
- ➤ A head-on crash early Saturday on Log Cabin Drive left two women critically injured after a Toyota Corolla crossed into the southbound lane and struck a Buick Enclave near Meadowbrook Drive—deputies rescued both drivers from burning vehicles and the road has since reopened. 41 WMGT
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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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