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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Trust for Local News is hiring a director of community partnerships to help grow The Macon Melody newsroom in Macon. The new director will lead advertising and partnership work—oversee local budgeting and build ties with business and civic leaders—and must have at least seven years of relevant experience. The Macon Melody
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 56-year-old man was killed and a 79-year-old man was injured in a shooting at a convenience store in East Macon around 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday—Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones said. 13WMAZ
- ➤ The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday that a shooting at Family Dollar on Jeffersonville Road left a 56-year-old woman dead and a 79-year-old man critically injured—authorities are now searching for 43-year-old Catrell Tywan Ford, who was last seen near Lancing Lane and is considered armed and dangerous. 41 WMGT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mercer University launched its first nursing program on the Macon campus, allowing local students to complete their degrees without leaving Central Georgia—enhancing access to local education. 13WMAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bibb County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to ask the state legislature to lower property taxes for seniors (offering a $10,000 exemption for those aged 65 to 74, a $15,000 exemption for ages 75 to 84, and full tax relief for homeowners 85 and older). If approved by the governor and passed in a November 2026 referendum, seniors will see lower taxes beginning January 2027. 13WMAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Public Health released restaurant inspection scores for Middle Georgia from August 25 to August 29. Scores below 70 were marked red, scores from 70 to 99 were shown in black and scores of 100 were shown in green — the report covers restaurants in Macon and nearby areas. 41 WMGT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ GHSA fined Northeast and Southwest High Schools $1,500 each and placed their football programs on Severe Warning Status for one year after a fight ended the Aug. 22 game at Thompson Stadium—seven players were suspended but have now returned to play this week. 41 WMGT
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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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