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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
ACTIVE NEWS
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Flying Biscuit Cafe will open its doors on July 28 at 588 Mulberry Street in downtown Macon and will offer free $10 gift cards to the first 50 guests each day until August 11 — with 50% off for students on Tuesdays, teachers on Wednesdays and first responders on Thursdays. WGXA
- ➤ A new candy and creamery shop brings nostalgic sweets to downtown Macon as Shuster's Candy and Creamery holds a soft opening today from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Poplar Street; owner Jonathan Shuster—who was inspired by his family’s 1950s candy shop—announces a grand opening on July 30 with free samples and prizes. WGXA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bibb County Sheriff's Office made the second arrest in the fatal shooting of David Lamar Morgan when they arrested 19-year-old Tylon Andrevious Alexander before 11 a.m. on Monday at the Safe Haven Mobile Home Park in south Macon—he was charged with murder and faces additional counts in Houston County. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Authorities arrested 19-year-old Tylon Andrevious Alexander of Macon on Monday morning and charged him with the 2023 murder of David Lamar Morgan at Safe Haven Mobile Park — he is being held without bond as the investigation continues. WGXA
- ➤ Bibb County deputies arrested 47-year-old Antonio Eugene Copeland after he kidnapped and sexually assaulted a woman on Eisenhower Parkway on July 15 — he drove her to a convenience store before she escaped — and he is now held in jail without bond. 41 WMGT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chef Chelsia Ogletree won Food Network's 'Chopped' and brought the title back to Middle Georgia. She runs Her Majesty’s Kitchen on East Adams Street in Forsyth — a 25-minute drive from Macon — where her menu offers classic Southern Creole cuisine with international flavors, and she plans to release a cookbook and spice line around Christmastime. WPGA News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Leaders at The Arc Macon say new Medicaid rules that now require reapplication every six months could force adults with disabilities to lose essential care—adding strain to families and risking funding for needed programs. Administrators worry that these changes will make it harder for those who depend on round-the-clock services to get the care they need. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Dr. Christy Peterson, a pediatrician at Children’s Care in downtown Macon, advised families to schedule wellness checks, update vaccinations, and serve balanced meals as children prepare for school. She added that proper sleep is vital — teenagers need 8 to 10 hours while younger children need 9 to 10 hours each night. 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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Documentary Screening of 'NEWT'
6 p.m. — Theatre Macon — Tickets available online — Experience the captivating story of musician Newton Collier as part of the Macon Music Festival.
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