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Saturday, September 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A 92-year-old Macon man—George Clay—is donating four acres on Estes Road to the fire department that saved his life in 1980 when a tractor accident occurred. His donation will help build a new fire station and public safety center that will be named after him. 13WMAZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Willis Jermaine Curry Jr., a Perry man with seven previous felony convictions, pled guilty on Thursday to stealing a car from the La Quinta Inn parking lot on Plaza Drive on June 18 and fleeing from police at high speeds through multiple counties, and he was sentenced to 15 years in prison with five years of probation that bans him from Houston County. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Willis Jermaine Curry Jr., a 59-year-old from Perry with multiple felonies, was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty on September 4 in Houston County Superior Court for stealing a 2023 Kia Sorento from a La Quinta Inn and leading a high-speed chase that reached over 100 mph—officers from several counties used a PIT maneuver to end his pursuit and he is banned from Houston County. 41 WMGT
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mercer University now offers classes and labs for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program on the Macon campus—26 students can now complete their junior and senior years locally. Dr. Jennifer Bartlett said the new program will boost the local healthcare workforce. 41 WMGT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Macon-Bibb United Boxing Club is hosting its 11th anniversary boxing show today at Freedom Park where over 100 amateur boxers will fight in roughly 60 matches. Tickets cost $10 while children 5 and under enter free — the event will feature nationally ranked fighters such as Camare Bailes and Steven Colome. 41 WMGT
- ➤ Bobby Hendley, an 86-year-old Macon native and former baseball pitcher, is writing a book called 'Runette: A Love Story' to honor his wife who died nearly a year ago—she was by his side from his youth and career in baseball. He recalls his historic game against Sandy Koufax—his love for the sport and his dear Runette guide his tribute as he writes by hand. The Macon Melody
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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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