Gun, Drugs, and a Near Tragedy | Macon News

Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

A 21-year-old from Warner Robins, Jaylon Dontez Smith, faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated assault, drug possession with intent to distribute, and being a felon in possession of a firearm—all stemming from a chaotic January 2024 incident where he opened fire at a crowd on Terrykay Circle. Already on probation for prior drug and gun charges, his record just got a whole lot worse. The confrontation began with a neighborhood fight, escalated when Smith—who had a connection to one of the girls—pulled out a gun and started shooting. No one was hit, but a viral video…