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Macon
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On July 31, Dairy Queen in Gray donated every cent from Blizzard sales to support local children's hospitals, raising $180,000. The drive-thru served about 2,600 cars and owner Justin Kelly was recognized as the 2025 Local Corporate Person of the Year for his work with the event. WGXA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three men were shot at the Chevron gas station on Rocky Creek Road in Macon just past midnight on Friday—police said a 20-year-old, a 19-year-old and a 22-year-old man were treated at a hospital, with the 22-year-old's injuries not life-threatening as the investigation continues. WGXA
- ➤ Two teenagers died when a Dodge pickup truck struck a tree on Zebulon Road near Coleparchee Road early Friday at 2:18 a.m.+ Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are seeking additional information about the crash. 41 WMGT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Houston County Board of Education proposed a nearly 12% property tax hike—rising property values mean local property owners will soon pay more. 13WMAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Joe Finkelstein, a longtime technology educator and columnist, said he overcame severe anxiety and depression after his wife urged him to try electroconvulsive therapy— a safe treatment that helped when other options failed— and he now writes on artificial intelligence while working part-time at a local bakery. The Macon Melody
- ➤ Local Dairy Queen stores held Miracle Treat Day on Thursday and raised $80,000 for children’s hospitals in memory of a Jones County girl who died last month—each Blizzard Treat sold helped pay for pediatric care. The funds will support local hospitals with care and equipment for sick kids. 41 WMGT
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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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