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Monday, July 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A head-on crash occurred early Sunday just after 1 a.m. near the intersection of Pio Nono Avenue and Spencer Circle—three people were hospitalized, with a Honda’s driver and passenger in critical condition—while the other vehicle’s driver remained stable. 41 WMGT
ACTIVE NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 24-year-old man named Joseph Fulton Portis died when his 2003 Lexus LS 430 crashed between Eisenhower Parkway — Rocky Creek Road on Friday night around 11 p.m., according to Coroner Leon Jones. 41 WMGT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bragg Jam kicked off its 26th year in downtown Macon — delighting local music fans with soulful tributes and new tracks — and brought a fresh summer vibe to the city. 13WMAZ
- ➤ On Saturday, Bragg Jam kicked off its 26th year in downtown Macon, filling the streets with soulful music, summer vibes and tributes to late musicians Brax and Tate Bragg. Several performers, including Matt Rogers who debuted his song 'Camouflage' to honor a fallen veteran friend, energized the event—marking a milestone in the city’s celebrated music scene. 13WMAZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Casey Choung developed a vegan peach crumble recipe after visiting Dickey Farms in Musella—he used fresh July Prince peaches along with oats and coconut oil to create a simple dessert that features local ingredients. The Macon Melody
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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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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.
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