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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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Westside Dominates Southwest in Hard-Fought Win | Macon News
Westside stunned winless Southwest with a 35-24 victory in a gritty, back-and-forth battle that exposed coaching woes and defensive lapses for both squads…
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Remembering 911's Lasting Legacy | Macon News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, the echoes of that day still resonate — a day that reshaped history and lives. For those who lived through it, sharing memories…
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Never Forget Georgia's Fallen Heroes | Macon News
Never forget: American Legion Post 3 in Macon is honoring the fallen with a powerful public memorial, showcasing over 200 Georgia service members who died in…
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Bibb County Schools Reinstates Water Fountains | Macon News
Bibb County School District is restoring all water fountains after removing them during the pandemic to install touchless bottle fillers — a move that left…
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Robins Base Secured Through Land & Energy | Macon News
Robins Air Force Base is getting serious protection as the Central Georgia Joint Development Authority snaps up hundreds of acres and pushes forward with a…
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Ocmulgee Celebration & Macon’s Weekend Vibes | Macon News
The Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration is back for its 34th year, packing two days of vibrant Native American culture at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park…
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Macon Tax Vote and Hilton Site Shift | Macon News
Macon-Bibb County voters face higher property taxes despite a flat rate — commissioners narrowly approved keeping the 9.575 mills, sparking debate over…
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County Keeps Tax Rate Steady | Macon News
Macon-Bibb County commissioners voted to keep property taxes flat this year, rejecting any rate reduction despite concerns about financial strain on residents…
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Georgia's Wettest Septembers Revealed | Macon News
Georgia’s wettest Septembers reveal a climate history soaked in rain—September 2024 shattered records with 12.02 inches, making it the rainiest on record since…
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Inmate Ringleader Gets 20 Years | Macon News
An inmate already serving time just got a 20-year federal sentence for running a prison contraband empire from behind bars—ordering drugs, weapons, and phones…
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Tropical Storm Norbert Heads West | Macon News
Tropical Storm Norbert’s brewing in the Eastern Pacific and could strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane by Sunday, Sept. 13—heading west with a potential…
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Capers Pleads Guilty in Macon Shooting | Macon News
In a volatile Macon confrontation, Kewyan Capers allegedly pulled a gun and shot Christopher Rachalla, who later died. Capers fled in his girlfriend’s car but…
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Data Centers Divide Georgia Counties | Macon News
Data centers are sparking a political firestorm across Georgia, with local elections in Houston County now at the center of the debate. Both candidates for…
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Wage Gaps Vary Across States | Macon News
Wage gaps across the U.S. are starkly uneven—California and New York see top earners making over 170% more than the median, fueled by tech and finance hubs…
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Bronze Stickball Hero Honors Muscogee Heritage | Macon News
A towering bronze sculpture of Muscogee stickball legend Netche Gray is set to debut at Ocmulgee Mounds in Georgia, standing 12 feet tall and poised to join…
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Bonaire Middle Students May Move | Macon News
Houston County schools are poised for major changes next year, with over 550 students from packed Bonaire Middle potentially relocating to Veterans Middle to…
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Bibb County Taxes Rise Despite Flat Rates | Macon News
Bibb County and its school district held firm on millage rates — but homeowners are still facing bigger tax bills thanks to soaring property values. Average…
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Macon-Bibb Homelessness Drops Significantly | Macon News
Macon-Bibb’s homelessness crisis is turning around, with a major drop in unsheltered individuals and overall counts thanks to targeted investments in shelters…
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Barry Melrose’s Legacy in Hockey | Macon News
Barry Melrose, the iconic hockey coach and broadcaster whose unmistakable style and passion defined the sport for generations, has passed away at 70. From…
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Wanted Suspects Caught in Traffic Stop | Macon News
Deputies in Jones County pulled over a car on Eatonton Highway that turned into a major bust—four people, a stash of marijuana, and two guns. Two were wanted…
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Teenagers Accused in Georgia Car Break-Ins | Macon News
Two 14-year-olds in Milledgeville, Georgia, are in custody after allegedly breaking into cars and stealing guns — one even left a weapon behind a dumpster…
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Teen Shot in Bibb County Shooting | Macon News
Teen Shot in Bibb County Shooting | Macon News
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The Center of Hope Opens in Milledgeville | Macon News
Get ready to meet The Center of Hope in Milledgeville, Georgia — a faith-driven hub opening September 21st that’s redefining community support. More than just…
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Macon Honors Otis Redding with Street Dedication | Macon News
Macon honors Otis Redding with a street dedication on his 85th birthday, renaming Cotton Avenue’s historic stretch “Otis Redding Way” — a tribute to the King…
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Bills Bring Moana and Barenaked Ladies to Home Opener | Macon News
The Buffalo Bills are turning up the patriotic (and musical) volume for their home opener on September 17th, featuring Auliʻi Cravalho singing “The…
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24/7 Crisis Care Expands in Dublin | Macon News
Quentin’s Place in Dublin is revolutionizing crisis care with 24/7 walk-in services, eight new crisis beds, and a 16-bed observation unit—closing the gap for…
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Macon-Bibb Holds Tax Rate Amid Debate | Macon News
Macon-Bibb County just voted to keep its property tax rate steady at 9.575 mills, sparking debate over fairness and transparency as homeowners face potential…
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AI Grading Tools in the Classroom | Macon News
AI is revolutionizing classroom grading—not to replace teachers, but to empower them. Legend.org, newly acquired owner of the Mastery Transcript Consortium, is…
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Houston County Schools Rezone for Growth | Macon News
Houston County schools are set for major changes next year, with over 900 students facing rezoning to balance enrollment amid rapid growth. A new Veterans…
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Hurricane Season’s Quiet Peak | Macon News
Hurricane season’s peak hits September 10th — the day with the most storms ever recorded — but the real storm surge usually hits between mid-August and…
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Krispy Kreme’s New Apple Cider Doughnut | Macon News
Krispy Kreme’s new Apple Cider Original Glazed doughnut is here to steal your fall heart — hitting stores and drive-thrus starting Thursday, September 10th…
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Teacher Who Turns Dreams Into Reality | Macon News
Kristi Riley, a 21-year veteran teacher at Peach County High, just won the “My Teacher is Tops” award—blindsided but thrilled. She teaches business and tech…
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One Roof, Lifesaving Care for Families | Macon News
Mercer’s IDD Center in Macon is revolutionizing care for families with loved ones who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering everything…
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Ocmulgee Celebration Honors Native Heritage | Macon News
Get ready for the 34th annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration, free and open to all this weekend, September 12-13, from 10 AM to 5 PM at Ocmulgee Mounds…
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Middle Georgia Football Rivalries Return | Macon News
Middle Georgia’s high school football season is exploding with drama and classic rivalries returning to the field. Last week’s standout performances—ACE…
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September 11th: A Nation in Shock | Macon News
On September 11, 2001, America was shattered when terrorists hijacked four planes, crashing two into the Twin Towers, one into the Pentagon, and the…
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Clock Controversy Rocks College Football | Macon News
Michigan’s last-second Hail Mary win over Western Michigan is under fire after a replay official added one second back to the clock — sparking a furious…
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FBI Called In as Baldwin County Faces $15M Budget Gap | Macon News
Baldwin County’s $15 million budget shortfall has sparked a federal investigation after the district attorney slammed the GBI for failing to dig…
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Honoring Sheftall Through Park Renaming | Macon News
A beloved community icon is being honored with a park renaming in Macon—Willis B. Sheftall Sr. Park—celebrating his 50+ years of tireless service at the Booker…
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Fire Ravages Macon Apartment | Macon News
A fire erupted at Hidden Lakes Apartments in Macon just before 3 PM, sending flames over 20 feet into the air—prompting a swift response from firefighters who…
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LIV Golf Files for Bankruptcy | Macon News
LIV Golf just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, drowning in over $500 million in debt after Saudi Arabia pulled its funding — leaving vendors unpaid and…
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Al Haslam Still Shows Up at 100 | Macon News
At 100 years young, Al Haslam still shows up at the Meriwether Fire Station he founded in 1988—no longer on the front lines, but offering wisdom, mentorship…
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Star Wars Double Feature in 2027 | Macon News
Get ready for a Star Wars double feature in 2027—Uncut A New Hope debuts in IMAX on Feb 19, then Ryan Gosling stars in the new Starfighter, shot on IMAX…
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Macon’s Historic Shrine Temple Reborn | Macon News
A historic Macon landmark, the Al Sihah Shrine Temple—built in 1931 and vacant for over two decades—is poised for a revival by SSG Realty Partners, who…
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Dublin Dealership Sued Over Car Sales | Macon News
A Dublin, Georgia car dealership is under federal fire after customers—including Stephen Holley, who waited six months for his license plates and couldn’t…
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Same Storm Different Names | Macon News
Tropical cyclones are the same wild weather beasts—just called different things depending on where you are: hurricanes in the Atlantic, typhoons in the…
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Fire at Hidden Lake Apartments | Macon News
A fire erupted at Hidden Lake Apartments in Macon, narrowly missing catastrophe as only one person was inside and escaped unharmed. Four units burned, the roof…
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Armed Robbery in Bibb County | Macon News
Bibb County deputies arrested 42-year-old Nathan Taylor in connection with a brutal midnight armed robbery at Baba-G Smoke Shop on August 25th, where the clerk…
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Student Hits Teacher in School Lot | Macon News
Student Hits Teacher in School Lot | Macon News
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Falcons Fantasy Football Legends | Macon News
Fantasy football fans, buckle up—this episode dives into the Atlanta Falcons’ most jaw-dropping stat lines from 2016 to 2025. QB Matt Ryan dropped a 40-point…
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Google Data Center Deal Approved | Macon News
Monroe County just greenlit a $1.2 billion revenue split plan for a potential Google data center — not final approval, but a major financial blueprint. Google…
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Baldwin County DA Calls in FBI | Macon News
Baldwin County’s district attorney is turning to the FBI for a deeper probe into the county’s $20 million budget shortfall, calling the Georgia Bureau of…
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A Bandmate’s Legacy Lives On | Macon News
A heartbreaking loss rocked the University of Iowa marching band when Derek Phillips, a talented young musician and summer tour star, collapsed during a…
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Chase Ends in Crash and Charges | Macon News
A Tennessee murder suspect, Deundre Bridges, triggered a 130 mph high-speed chase after cops tried to pull him over in Georgia—only for authorities to finally…
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Rankings Shake-Up After Week One | Macon News
College football’s first AP Top 25 rankings dropped with wild shifts: LSU surged back into the top ten after a dominant win over Clemson, while Michigan…
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Atlantic’s Silent Storm Season | Macon News
The Atlantic hurricane season is eerily quiet—possibly setting record-breaking lows—while the Pacific explodes with tropical storms fueled by warmer waters…
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SEC Considers Kicking LSU Out | Macon News
The SEC is on the verge of kicking LSU out — a seismic move for a founding member since 1933 — after LSU secretly recruited former NFL players, violating…
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SEC vs LSU: Conference Crisis Brewing | Macon News
The SEC is suing LSU in federal court to defend its authority over conference rules, after a Louisiana court sided with LSU’s move to use players who signed…
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ArieForce One Finds New Home | Macon News
Six Flags just saved the massive, fan-favorite ArieForce One coaster after Fun Spot Atlanta shut down — keeping its iconic name and promising to invest in it…
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Car Flips on Highway 57 in Twiggs County | Macon News
Car Flips on Highway 57 in Twiggs County | Macon News