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Macon
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County Emergency Services responded to a house fire in Bolingbroke today at 3:40 p.m. on the 30 block of Wren Circle near Highway 41 — firefighters struggled to battle the flames due to a fallen powerline and an overwhelming collection of belongings and had to exit when part of the roof collapsed while no one was inside the home. 13WMAZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating a family violence shooting at Bradford Place Apartments on August 30 that left three people dead + officers processing the scene advised residents to avoid the area + anyone with information should contact Det. Gary Chambers. WGXA
- ➤ On Saturday night, Fort Valley police responded to a shooting on Hinton Street and found a bleeding male victim who received CPR before being taken to a Macon hospital for treatment—investigators have identified a person of interest and the case is ongoing. 41 WMGT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Forsyth band the Magnificent Marching Machine uses borrowed instruments to help keep at-risk kids off the streets and in school—practicing for four hours every weekend at Monroe County Recreation Department. The non-profit group welcomes members aged seven and older from central Georgia. 13WMAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia officials from GDOT, AAA and GSP offered travel tips for Labor Day weekend to help drivers avoid delays. They said drivers should leave early to skip heavy traffic on Friday and Saturday and noted that roads near Macon—such as I-475, I-75 and I-16—may see extra congestion. 13WMAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mercer lost to Presbyterian College 15-10 at home after Presbyterian scored a game-winning touchdown with 56 seconds left. Coach Mike Jacobs said his team will review its plays and work to improve for its next game on Sept 13—hoping to bounce back. The Macon Melody
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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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King of Soul Fest 2025
4:30-9:30 p.m. — Capitol Theatre Macon — Ticketed event — Celebrate the legacy of Otis Redding with a night of musical performances and community spirit.
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Big O Homecoming Show & Dance Featuring Mannie Fresh
8-10 p.m. — Capitol Theatre Macon — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the electrifying sounds of Mannie Fresh at the King of Soul Festival honoring Otis Redding.
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Hughes Taylor Live Performance
9:00 – 10:30 PM — Grant's Lounge — Tickets available — Experience the soulful blues and impressive guitar skills of Macon's own Hughes Taylor.
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Yächtley Crëw Concert
8-10 p.m. — Macon City Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the country’s #1 yacht rock band live in action!
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Healing Service with Dave & Patricia Lage
10:30 PM – 12:30 AM — 109 Springfield Blvd — Free entry — Experience a powerful time of healing and restoration in Macon, Georgia.
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Fall Meeting 2025 — GA EMC Technology Association
8 AM – 12 PM — GTC Electric Cooperative Training Center — Registration required — Attend the EMC Technology Association Fall Conference for engaging discussions on technology in the electric cooperative sector.
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John Crist: Jokes for Humans Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Macon City Auditorium — Mobile-only tickets — Enjoy a night of laughter with viral sensation and top touring comedian John Crist.
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