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Monday, October 7th, 2024

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Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The 478 Awards in Macon celebrated local artists and entrepreneurs with Mike Clark Jr. headlining and Mayor Lester Miller receiving an MVP Award for his community contributions.  WGXA

CRIME NEWS

  • Cliffard Whitby faces extended legal challenges with federal bribery charges, involvement in alleged billing fraud from 2015 to 2017, and a significant fraud lawsuit, all while a key witness against him prepares for sentencing.  13WMAZ
  • A Georgia State Patrol commander was dismissed for allegedly providing firearms to a felon and faces additional allegations including policy violations and deceptive activities.  13WMAZ

SPORTS NEWS

  • 19-year-old outside hitter Aliyah Waldon is sidelined this season while undergoing cancer treatments, with her team showing strong support.  13WMAZ

EVENTS

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  • Macon Pops: 60 Years of Beatles Magic

    Experience a sensational celebration honoring the legacy of The Beatles with Macon Pops at an enchanting evening filled with their greatest hits.

    Fri, 10/11/24

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  • MercyMe - Together Again...Again Tour

    Experience an uplifting evening of music with MercyMe as they perform live at the Macon Coliseum.

    Sat, 10/12/24

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  • GVEST 2024: Tech and Innovation Conference

    Experience a vibrant conference filled with talks, workshops, and networking opportunities for tech enthusiasts and innovators.

    Wed, 10/16/24

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  • Festival of Laughs Comedy Tour

    Experience an unforgettable night of comedy featuring an all-star lineup of diverse comedians at the Festival of Laughs in Macon.

    Fri, 10/18/24

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  • Macon Beer Festival 2024

    Experience a lively celebration of craft beer and local food in the heart of historic downtown Macon.

    Sat, 10/19/24

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  • An Evening with Steve Gonsalves: Hauntings and Paranormal Tales

    Experience true tales of hauntings and the paranormal in an interactive live event featuring Steve Gonsalves from Ghost Hunters and Ghost Nation.

    Wed, 10/23/24

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  • Cris Jacobs Live at Grant's Lounge

    Experience the soulful and gritty sounds of Cris Jacobs, a talented singer and guitarist blending soul-blues with outlaw country, in a captivating live performance.

    Fri, 10/25/24

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  • Macon Mayhem vs. Fayetteville Marksmen - Oktober-Fest

    Experience an exciting hockey matchup as the Macon Mayhem take on the Fayetteville Marksmen during an Oktober-Fest celebration.

    Sat, 10/26/24

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  • Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Coldplay

    Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting at Emerson at Plum.

    Wed, 10/30/24

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  • Halloween Karaoke Competition at The Hummingbird

    Experience a thrilling night of Halloween-themed karaoke where participants can don costumes and compete for prizes while singing spooky songs.

    Thu, 10/31/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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