Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
Good morning, Macon.
🚧 Accidents
A 24-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash on I-75 near Eisenhower Parkway and Rocky Creek Road late Friday night, according to coroner Leon Jones.
The family of JaNiecea Smith started a GoFundMe to help with living expenses for her four daughters—ages 7, 7, 6 and 5—after she died last weekend in a head-on crash on Log Cabin Drive.
🚨 Crime
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding 79-year-old Carl Ford who went missing at 7 p.m. on Friday after leaving a store on Napier Avenue — Ford suffers from dementia, misses his medication, and is described as 5-foot-11 with gray hair, wearing a white shirt, blue jeans, and brown shoes.
Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding 79-year-old Isiah Ford—reported missing around 7 p.m. Friday when he was last seen leaving a store on Napier Avenue, described as wearing a white shirt, blue jeans and brown shoes and known to have dementia as he had missed his medication.
🎓 Education
Chef Hardy from Hutchings College and Career Academy was named the Bibb County Teacher of the Year on Thursday morning at the Macon Coliseum—he accepted his award from Superintendent Dan Sims amid support from hundreds of district educators.
He leads a culinary arts program where 60 high school students gain hands-on cooking skills and learn real-world professionalism.
🌲 Environment
Backyard birds help pollinate plants, disperse seeds, and control pests in Macon—keeping local gardens and farms healthy.
Residents can support these natural helpers by planting native trees and adding bird feeders—steps that preserve the local ecosystem.
🎉 Macon Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Joshua Ray Walker Concert
8-10:30 p.m. — Grant's Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the nostalgic sounds of 80's and 90's pop country with Joshua Ray Walker.
🏠 Macon Real Estate
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