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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ County workers cleared a homeless encampment on Riverside Drive near downtown Macon on Tuesday, leaving residents without a temporary shelter. Ariel Zimmerman, 26, and Evelyn Listenberger, 25, said their mental health challenges worsened after they were forced to leave their few days at the site—officials say outreach continues to connect those displaced with permanent housing. WGXA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Driver Donnye Culbreth from Hinesville was killed in a tractor-trailer crash on I-16 eastbound near Coliseum Drive as crews extricated him from his vehicle and closed all lanes—authorities are still investigating the cause. 41 WMGT
ACTIVE NEWS
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shuster’s Candy and Creamery opened on July 30 in downtown Macon on Poplar Street—reviving a family legacy that began in 1955 when the owner’s grandfather opened a creamery in Newark. Owners Jonathan and Tennille Shuster planned the shop for three years to meet the local need for candy and dessert and said it is open Wednesday through Sunday. 41 WMGT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The film And Through The Portal We Go will be screened at the Macon Film Festival on Saturday, August 23 from 5:45 to 7 p.m. at the Douglass Theatre along with Adelfas as a double feature, and director Mike Hayhurst + producer Allison Moy Hayhurst will share insights on its cult satire and time-loop theme. Middle Georgia Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 4-year-old Love Nuriddin eagerly awaits her free monthly book from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library — the program nurtures her creativity and encourages early literacy. 13WMAZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, local officials and community members gathered at Tubman Museum under tents as climate advocates stressed the dangers of record heat and the need for more trees to cool low-income neighborhoods — the group noted last week's heat advisories confirmed extreme conditions. Representatives warned that if federal funds linked to the Inflation Reduction Act are cut, plans to plant additional trees may be delayed in Macon. The Macon Melody
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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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Sooza Brass Band Concert
9:30 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. — The Hummingbird Stage & Taproom — Cost info unavailable — Experience high-energy performances from Sooza and Jen in the Right Light as they rock downtown Macon.
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The Giggle Fest - Customer Appreciation Night
7:30-10 p.m. — Cary W. Martin Conference Center — Discounted tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with top comedians to celebrate loyal customers.
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