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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash on I‑16 west near the Coliseum Drive exit occurred just before 1 p.m. in Macon and closed all lanes until one lane reopened—officials expect the blockage to clear by around 2 p.m. 13WMAZ
ACTIVE NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Macon man pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple felony charges for a nine‐month theft spree from September 2022 to June 2023 that saw burglaries, vehicle theft, and break-ins at construction sites, and he was sentenced to 10 years in prison—followed by 30 years and an order to pay $11,310.12 in restitution. WGXA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, The 567 Center for Renewal will host its sixth Great Art Hunt—players will explore over 50 outdoor art pieces in downtown Macon by picking up maps at The 567 on Friday from 5—8 p.m. In addition, the center celebrates 15 years with a new August show called Form & Function on Friday from 5—8 p.m. that features 3D glass art, pottery, and sculpture. The Macon Melody
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A Circle K in Forsyth sold a lottery ticket that matched all five white-ball numbers in the July 21 Powerball drawing and won $1,000,000 — the Georgia Lottery reported that a Macon resident also won $10,000 earlier this month playing Fishing for Gold on the Lottery mobile app. WGXA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, officials announced that 36 miles of Macon-Bibb roads will be paved as part of the 'Paving the Way' initiative that aims to grow yearly paving from 6-8 miles to about 100 miles—funded by $11 million from SPLOST and local grants and based on a two-month robotic scan of over 1,100 miles of road. The project will lead to traffic delays and temporary lane closures as work progresses. WGXA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ More Than Cookies: Summer Social will be held at Fall Line Brewing Co. in downtown Macon on August 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.—the event will feature live music, beer flight tastings, savory hors d’oeuvres, raffle prizes, and wine pairings with iconic Girl Scout Cookies. Middle Georgia Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After winning the region and state championships, the 14-year-old Vine-Ingle baseball team advanced to the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan—about 20 minutes from Detroit. Coach Lance Foster said the team will face a to-be-determined opponent on Monday and that Little League International covers travel and housing costs—fueling their excitement for the competition. The Macon Melody
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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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Labor Day Cookout & Block Party
11 AM – 2 PM — Brad Henderson Memorial Stadium — Free entry — Celebrate Labor Day with food, fun, and community vibes at the biggest cookout in Macon.
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