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Monday, July 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents (including Idus Smith) near the proposed Bolingbroke Technology Campus in Monroe County say the $5.8 billion data center will hurt their rural community with constant noise and environmental harm. Supporters plan for nine buildings on 900 acres to create 200 to 250 jobs and tax revenue (with landowners reportedly set to get about $60 million) while locals warn the project may force relocations and lead to a long legal fight if approved. 13WMAZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Early Saturday at around 4 a.m., the Bibb County Sheriff's Office reported that a 28-year-old woman died in a fiery crash on Log Cabin Drive in west Macon when her Toyota Corolla collided head-on with a Buick — deputies removed her from the burning car and the other driver was taken to a hospital in stable condition. 13WMAZ
ACTIVE NEWS
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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Macon's Dessert Passport Trail began on July 15 and offers sweet treats from over a dozen local bakeries and restaurants, including banana pudding cake and peach upside down cake. The event runs through July 27 and visitors can pick up a passport at the Visitors Center or any participating business — they can vote for their favorite dessert to win prizes. Middle Georgia Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ All-pro linebacker Roquan Smith returned to Montezuma to host his annual football camp and give back to the local community — he said his strong ties to the area inspire him to mentor local youth. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Jaime Kaplan, Stratford's head tennis coach, recalled her professional career and battle with cancer while celebrating 40 years since her Wimbledon appearance in a visit organized by longtime friend Jeff Battcher. 13WMAZ
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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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