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Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Macon News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Macon and Central Georgia. From local government and business developments to public safety, education, healthcare, community events, and everything happening across Bibb County and the surrounding region, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes each weekday. Whether you're a longtime resident, new to the area, or simply want to stay connected to one of Georgia’s most historic river cities…
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage in Macon | Macon News
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Central Georgia with vibrant community events—kick off at Smiley’s Flea Market on Sept 27 with live music, dancing, and…
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Raiders Turn It On After Slow Start | Macon News
Northeast Raiders roar back from a slow start to crush Jackson 49-10, with QB Jordan Wiggins torching defenses for over 300 yards and 4 TDs while the defense…
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Georgia's Governor Race Intensifies | Macon News
Georgia’s governor’s race is boiling down to a high-stakes showdown between former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and billionaire healthcare executive Rick…
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Big Rig Flip Causes I-16 Gridlock | Macon News
Big Rig Flip Causes I-16 Gridlock | Macon News
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GABBA Fest 2024: Music Legacy & Macon Events | Macon News
Get ready to rock Macon this weekend as GABBA Fest kicks off Thursday, September 24th, celebrating the Allman Brothers legacy with live music, community jams…
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Krispy Kreme Blueberry Doughnut Returns | Macon News
Krispy Kreme’s beloved Original Glazed blueberry doughnut is making a sweet, limited-time comeback — and fans are already lining up. A summer smash hit that…
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Circle K Clerk Charged After Elderly Customer Assault | Macon News
A Circle K clerk in Macon, Georgia, faced charges of aggravated battery and exploitation of an elderly person after a violent confrontation erupted during a…
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U.S. Scores Look Better But Learning Is Slipping | Macon News
U.S. students may look better on paper thanks to other countries’ sharper declines, but the real story is grim: American kids are learning less than before…
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Mercer vs Georgia Tech: David vs Goliath | Macon News
Mercer’s underdog Bears gear up for a high-stakes showdown against Georgia Tech, seeking redemption after a heartbreaking loss and hoping to cash in on the…
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Georgia's Education Battle Heats Up | Macon News
Georgia’s race for State School Superintendent is heating up, pitting incumbent Republican Richard Woods against Democratic challenger Lydia Powell. Woods…
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Georgia Secretary of State Race Heats Up | Macon News
Georgia’s Secretary of State race heats up as two new contenders battle for the top election and licensing post: Democrat Penny Brown Reynolds, a former judge…
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Georgia Workers Demand Fairness | Macon News
Georgia’s manufacturing workers are sounding the alarm, frustrated that the state’s business-friendly policies have come at the expense of their well-being…
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Limo Rides and Middle Georgia Voices | Macon News
Keisha Lance Bottoms faced off against Rick Jackson at a community forum in Macon, where her opponent skipped the event entirely—sending instead a limo dubbed…
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Bottoms Calls for Medicaid Expansion | Macon News
Keisha Lance Bottoms hit the ground running in Macon, spotlighting Middle Georgia’s urgent needs—from protecting the Ocmulgee River against data center sprawl…
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Shooting in South Macon Leaves One With Minor Injury | Macon News
Shooting in South Macon Leaves One With Minor Injury | Macon News
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Summer’s Not Quite Done Yet | Macon News
Summer’s not quite ready to quit yet—Central Georgia’s still baking under warm, dry skies as fall officially rolls in. With high pressure keeping temps above…
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Ministers Sue Over Festival Arrests | Macon News
Two ministers in Macon are suing Bibb County after being arrested multiple times during the Cherry Blossom Festival for protesting abortion — claiming their…
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Centerville’s Big SPLOST Upgrade | Macon News
Centerville’s town center is set to transform with major new projects funded by SPLOST—no tax hikes required. A brand-new amphitheater will rise in Center…
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Georgia Labor Race: Holmes vs Porcher | Macon News
Georgia’s labor commissioner race heats up as first-time Republican candidate Barbara Rivera Holmes, appointed after her predecessor’s passing, battles…
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Man Pleads Guilty to DUI and Bribery | Macon News
A Georgia man named Octavius Tirrell Parker got himself in deep trouble after allegedly trying to bribe a police officer with $2,000 to drop his DUI…
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Kyle Busch Tribute Car Unveiled | Macon News
Kyle Busch’s legendary M&M’s tribute car has been unveiled by his family ahead of this weekend’s Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol, where fans will wave…
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Pedestrian Safety Summit Urged After Tragedy | Macon News
A nine-year-old girl was fatally struck while crossing Log Cabin Drive in Macon-Bibb County, marking the 15th pedestrian death this year — a grim reminder of…
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Bottoms Debates Jackson’s Silence | Macon News
Keisha Lance Bottoms is set to debate in Macon while opponent Rick Jackson skips the event, sticking to his plan for one statewide debate in Atlanta. Bottoms’…
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Northeast Soars as Region Battles Ignite | Macon News
Northeast High School’s football team is surging, ranked ninth in the Post Season Ranking despite a loss—thanks to a dominant 58-40 win over Perry and a…
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Northeast Soars as Region Battles Ignite | Macon News
Northeast High School’s football team is surging, ranked ninth in the Post Season Ranking despite a loss—thanks to a dominant 58-40 win over Perry and a…
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Georgia Insurance Race Heats Up | Macon News
Georgia voters face a pivotal insurance and fire safety race this November, where incumbent Republican John F. King defends his four-year term against Democrat…
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A Nurse’s Mission to Support NICU Families | Macon News
A NICU nurse turned author, Melecia Harriott-Morant, is on a mission to bring her heartfelt book ‘For the Love of NICU’ into every neonatal intensive care unit…
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Georgia’s Power Play: Lt Gov Race Heats Up | Macon News
Georgia’s lieutenant governor race is a high-stakes power play, with Democrat Josh McLaurin and Republican Greg Dolezal battling for control of the Senate’s…
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River Edge Expands Behavioral Health Access | Macon News
River Edge Behavioral Health is officially expanding into six rural Middle Georgia counties—Baldwin, Hancock, Jasper, Putnam, Washington, and Wilkinson—to…
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Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Race | Macon News
Georgia’s agriculture commissioner race heats up as voters prepare for a pivotal November 3 election that could shape the state’s farming future for years…
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Veterans High Addresses Student Threats | Macon News
Veterans High School tackled a serious threat after students were targeted with menacing comments — law enforcement helped identify the culprit, and the school…
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Teen Accused Gets $80K Bond | Macon News
In Peach County, a judge handed down a controversial ruling in a shocking teen sexual assault case: 15-year-old Trey Sumner got an $80K bond with strict house…
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Play Changes Everything in Early Learning | Macon News
A Washington state superintendent noticed kindergarten classrooms looked like middle school—rows of desks and worksheets—and sparked a revolution. She launched…
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Georgia's 3rd District Race Heats Up | Macon News
Georgia’s 3rd District is heating up as Democrat Maura Keller, a decorated Army veteran and nuclear medicine expert, challenges Republican incumbent Brian Jack…
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Two Lawmakers Battle for Georgia’s AG Seat | Macon News
Georgia’s next attorney general will be a seasoned state lawmaker—either Tanya Miller or Brian Strickland—with both finalists bringing deep legal experience…
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Bibb Schools Reset Consolidation Strategy | Macon News
Bibb County Schools are restarting their school consolidation efforts with a fresh, community-centered approach after past plans backfired. Facing over 2,000…
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Jane Darby's Journey to Pride | Macon News
Jane Darby, a trailblazing LGBTQ+ activist in Macon since the 1980s, fought for gay rights when being open was risky—penning bold op-eds, challenging city…
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P&Z Decisions Shake Local Scene | Macon News
Serenity Entertainment Complex shut down after operating without permits and moving locations illegally; fire safety, noise, and activity concerns led to the…
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Wesleyan Soars with Record Growth | Macon News
Wesleyan College is soaring with its largest incoming class since 2011, fueled by an 82% jump in full-time students and a record $23 million in annual funding…
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Georgia's Senate Seat in Flux | Macon News
Georgia’s Senate District 15 is heating up as longtime Democratic Senator Ed Harbison retires after 33 years, opening the door for state Rep. Teddy Reese — a…
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EPA’s Power Plant Rollback Sparks Debate | Macon News
The EPA is proposing to scrap greenhouse gas rules for power plants, claiming cost savings and economic boosts—but environmental advocates warn it could worsen…
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Georgia's Coldest Septembers Ever | Macon News
Georgia’s coldest Septembers reveal a chilly past—September 1967 took the crown with an average temp of 69°F, followed by 1918 and others hovering around…
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Macon's Wing Bracket Heats Up | Macon News
Macon’s wing wars are heating up as sixteen local spots battle it out in a fan-voted bracket to crown the city’s ultimate chicken wing king—where flavor…
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Meet Candidates at Macon Park | Macon News
Midterm elections are heating up, and grassroots groups are rallying voters for the biggest turnout yet—bigger than the nearly 50% from four years ago. This…
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Emmys Rewrote History With Big Wins | Macon News
Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” shattered Emmy history with a record 14 wins—more than any comedy ever—while Matthew Rhys became the first actor to win lead acting…
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From War Zones to Water Leadership | Macon News
From bombs falling in Lebanon to leading America’s water future: Michel Wanna, a refugee turned civil engineer and now president of the Macon Water Authority…
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Macon’s Crime Drop Shows Community Power | Macon News
Macon’s crime numbers are plummeting—homicides dropped 60% in three years, with teens under 18 seeing an astonishing 87% decline. Behind the stats?…
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Fashion Show Celebrates Second Chances | Macon News
In Macon, Georgia, a powerful fashion show called “A New Me” celebrated formerly incarcerated individuals stepping into their second chance—showcasing…
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Michel Wanna’s Water Legacy | Macon News
Michel Wanna, the newly appointed executive director of the Macon Water Authority, brings a powerful story of resilience and deep community ties to his…
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Kroger’s Price War and Private Label Surge | Macon News
Kroger’s sweating through a $12 billion customer spending slump as shoppers flock to Walmart and Costco, forcing CEO Greg Foran to slash prices across…
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Bears Fall Hard, But Coach Believes | Macon News
Mercer’s football team suffered a heartbreaker in a 20-13 loss to Furman, their first conference defeat since 2024. Despite outgaining the Paladins in total…
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First Female Drum Major Breaks Barriers | Macon News
Edreka Coleman, a 22-year-old senior from Macon, has shattered barriers by becoming Albany State University’s first female head drum major — a role that blends…
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Everything Wafflez Opens in Eisenhower Crossing | Macon News
Everything Wafflez is about to flip the breakfast game on Presidential Parkway with waffle-bun smash burgers, grits bowls, and dessert waffles — all while…
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Celebrate Indigenous Heritage at Ocmulgee | Macon News
This weekend, dive into the vibrant Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration — a two-day cultural explosion featuring traditional dances, powerful music, and stunning…
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Chargers Surge, Gryphons Stumble | Macon News
Central High’s Chargers are on fire, riding a five-game win streak with an 84-7 scoring barrage to climb to 7-5 overall and 3-3 in region play, setting up big…
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School Taxes Rise Again Despite Flat Rate | Macon News
Bibb County homeowners brace for another year of higher school taxes—even though the millage rate stayed flat at 14.674 mills, rising property values mean…
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Macon’s Downtown Gets Major Upgrade | Macon News
Downtown Macon is finally getting its big upgrade with the D.T. Walton Lofts — a 143-apartment mixed-use project set to debut next spring, complete with shops…
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Undefeated Teams Dominate Region | Macon News
Mount de Sales stays perfect with a road win, now 5-0 and the only undefeated team in Macon besides ACE, who also cruised to a road victory. Windsor and FPD…
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Raiders Dominate Perry in Big Win | Macon News
Northeast Raiders obliterated Perry 58-40 in a dominant win, their first over the Panthers since 2003, as QB Jordan Wiggins shredded defenses for 358 yards and…