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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
ACTIVE NEWS
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shuster's Candy and Creamery opened on Poplar Street last week—reviving a family tradition that began with Shuster’s Confectionery in 1955—and is owned by the Shuster family, who now serve candy and ice cream to downtown Macon. 13WMAZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The family of Ashanti Macon — a 30-year-old woman fatally shot on July 15 in an alley behind a deli near her Little Caesars workplace — is urging officials to add more cameras and boost law enforcement since the investigation continues with no arrests. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Macon man Anthony Bernard Perkins, 58 — was arrested by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office on Monday at Dempsey Apartments on Cherry St. after he allegedly chased people with a knife and struck a bystander, and he is now held without bond at the Bibb County Jail. WGXA
- ➤ Nadia Andrews, 28, was fatally shot in a car outside a convenience store on Montepelier Avenue five years ago — her mother Mia Andrews now seeks justice after a suspect extradited from West Virginia was not indicted due to limited evidence. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Anthony Bernard Perkins, a 58-year-old Macon man, allegedly attacked a bystander with a knife during a disturbance at Dempsey Apartments on July 28 and now faces battery and aggravated assault charges—he is held without bond. 41 WMGT
- ➤ A suspect received a 13-year prison sentence for killing a Bibb deputy—court testimony showed a complicated picture of the case. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Jaleah Freeman turned herself in on July 29 and was booked for homicide by vehicle in the first degree and aggressive driving after a fatal crash on Bloomfield Road on March 23 that killed 19-year-old Jakayla Holman—she is held without bond as the investigation continues. 41 WMGT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Promise Marketplace is now open for approved families after over 15,000 applicants submitted for the Georgia Promise Scholarship statewide & nearly 600 recipients were selected in Bibb County. 13WMAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller declared July 16th as “Johnny Collins III Day”—in honor of a man who died while trying to save two children from the Ocmulgee River at Amerson River Park on July 15. Local officials and community members remembered his brave act and sacrifice. WGXA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Macon RBI baseball and softball teams competed in Florida tournaments recently, with the softball team winning 4-0 over the first two days of play before losing 5-1 in the Southeast championship and both the 15U and 18U baseball teams finishing 2-2. Mercer was chosen as the Southern Conference football favorite with six votes—defensive end Andrew Zoch earned preseason Defensive Player of the Year, Central Chargers basketball players received summer league accolades, and infielder Parker Lester signed with the Milwaukee Milkmen and recorded early hits. 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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KPS Weekend 2025
11 AM – 3 PM — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Tickets from $0.00 to $21.00 — Join KPS Youth for a fun-filled 3-day event with activities and check-ins around Macon.
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