Graveyard Accident Leaves Hero in Critical Condition | Macon News

Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

A beloved 52-year-old volunteer firefighter in Juliette, Georgia, Brett McMichael, is in critical condition after being struck in the head by a grave marker while mowing his church cemetery. Now on a ventilator with part of his skull removed, Brett’s community is rallying around him — his decades of selfless service, from cutting grass for local businesses to fighting fires, have left a deep mark. Friends and family are heartbroken, but the outpouring of support is overwhelming: a flower shop is donating all sales, the fire department’s bake sale raises funds, and a GoFundMe page is open for…