Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

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Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A neighborhood dispute on First Avenue ended with one man dead when he allegedly threatened a family and fired a gun in the air—witnesses said the incident shocked the Eastman community. 13WMAZ
- ➤ A man was in critical condition after a shooting led to a car crashing into a fire hydrant on Shurling Drive—deputies responded to a 911 call at 3:33 a.m. Tuesday. WGXA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Ocmulgee Indigenous celebration begins this week as a park ranger explains the event's schedule and key activities, outlining plans that honor indigenous traditions & offer learning opportunities for locals. 13WMAZ
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Warner Robins police will open a new 4,800-square-foot training center by December—built with SPLOST funds—that offers classrooms, offices and defensive tactics space to improve training. 41 WMGT
- ➤ Elaine Lucas, a longtime public servant, announced her leukemia diagnosis at a Sept. 4 Macon Water Authority meeting and vowed to continue her work for Bibb County while starting an intensive treatment program at Emory and a local cancer center — she urged community members to step in since her treatment has limited her energy. 13WMAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Elaine Lucas—a longtime leader in Macon's District 1—announced her leukemia diagnosis and vowed to keep advocating for Bibb County while she begins intensive treatment. 13WMAZ
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Public Health has released restaurant inspection scores for Middle Georgia conducted from September 1 to 5—scores under 70 are unsatisfactory, 70 to 99 are satisfactory and 100 is perfect. Several establishments in the area, including those in Macon, received perfect scores while others fell below ideal marks. 41 WMGT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school football games in Week 5 feature key matchups such as undefeated Stratford against Frederica Academy and ACE hosting Wilkinson County after a 20-15 win, while FPD seeks a bounce-back win against Pinewood Christian following its first loss. Coaches and players plan to improve their strategies—each contest is crucial for shaping the playoff picture. 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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