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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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Restoring Native Grasslands at Amerson River Park | Macon News
Birds Georgia is launching a bold restoration effort at Amerson River Park in Macon, tackling invasive grasses to revive native habitats and boost local…
- Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Dublin Dealership in Big Stellantis Lawsuit | Macon News
A Dublin, Georgia car dealership is facing a $3.7 million lawsuit from Stellantis after failing to repay financing used to buy inventory—defaulting on payments…
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Rosanne Cash Pauses Tour for Health | Macon News
Rosanne Cash has paused her tour after an unexpected medical emergency, with her team confirming she’s recovering well under doctor’s orders but needs time…
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Owen Wilson and Alan Ritchson Race Against Time | Macon News
When Owen Wilson’s quirky courier gets stuck in Australia with a ticking-clock liver delivery, he’s forced into an unlikely alliance with stoic ex-soldier Alan…
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Mahomes Kelce Kick Off 2026 | Macon News
The Chiefs kick off their 2026 season against the Broncos in a high-stakes Monday Night Football showdown, marking the 10th year of Patrick Mahomes and Travis…
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Reading Roots: Libraries Fueling Macon’s Future | Macon News
Macon students are still falling short of state test scores, but local volunteers say the fix isn’t cramming—it’s igniting a lifelong love of reading. From…
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Shooting in Americus Leaves One Dead | Macon News
A deadly shooting in Americus left one man dead and another in custody after a late-night incident near Bessie Mays Circle. Twenty-seven-year-old Dennis Denzel…
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Virginia State’s Fire Test for HBCU Champs | Macon News
South Carolina State, the reigning HBCU champs, face a serious test this Saturday against Division II powerhouse Virginia State — a team that just crushed…
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Macon Race & Mercer Sports Wins | Macon News
Macon’s Labor Day Road Race delivered record-breaking speed and historic wins as 1,400 runners crushed the course — including a new men’s 5K record set by…
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Gary Oldman Drops Bond Casting Clue | Macon News
Gary Oldman drops major Bond intel, hinting the next 007 is already chosen—though no official announcement yet. He backs Jack Lowden, his “Slow Horses”…
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South Macon’s Housing Future | Macon News
Macon-Bibb’s home prices have soared over 20% in five years, sparking a local push to develop south Macon—led by residents themselves. The Houston Avenue…
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Hurricane Lowell Heads for Hawaii | Macon News
Hurricane Lowell is barreling toward Hawaii, threatening to slam into Niihau and batter Kauai with heavy rain, fierce winds, mudslides, and rip currents…
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Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs | Macon News
Gas prices hit a record $4.14 a gallon nationwide as Labor Day looms, with diesel soaring even higher at $5.85 — a brutal blow for truckers like Johntez…
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Union Brotherhood in Macon's Electrical Trades | Macon News
This Labor Day, dive into the inspiring stories of IBEW Local 1316 in Macon, Georgia—where three electricians reveal how the union turned passion, family…
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Disney Streaming Price Lawsuit Settlement | Macon News
A $50 million settlement is rolling out for YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers between April 2019 and March 2026, potentially returning cash if you were…
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William Wilson’s Inspiring Race Finish | Macon News
Eight-year-old wheelchair racer William Wilson crushed it at the Labor Day Road Race in Macon, cheered on by volunteers from Speed for Need who dubbed him…
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Dante Dowdell's Road to Recovery | Macon News
Dante Dowdell’s comeback story is nothing short of inspiring—after a brutal ATV crash in Mississippi left him with a punctured lung, broken ribs, collarbones…
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Tua Starts for Falcons vs Steelers | Macon News
Tua Tagovailoa is officially the Atlanta Falcons’ Week One starter, a move that makes sense given his preseason dominance and veteran savvy—especially as…
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Tragic Shooting in Sumter County | Macon News
A tragic shooting in Sumter County claimed a life Saturday night—officers arrived too late as the victim was already en route to the hospital in a private…
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Nepal Grieves as Floods Claim 1300 | Macon News
Nepal mourns over 1,300 dead and 5,000 missing after catastrophic floods on August 26th, as families observe traditional 13-day mourning rituals—even holding…
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Labor Day Road Race Brings Community Together | Macon News
This year’s Labor Day Road Race in Central Georgia is exploding with energy, drawing over 2,000 runners from across the country for a community-powered…
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Six Years Without Answers | Macon News
Six years after Jesus Mancilla-Velez vanished without a trace, his daughter Jasmine—now 18 and living in Arizona—joined the family vigil for the first time…
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Kroger Open Labor Day 2024 | Macon News
Kroger’s staying open on Labor Day—1,260 stores ready for your cookout or last-minute shopping. While grocery aisles are fully stocked, pharmacy and clinic…
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SMEG Coffee Machine at Costco | Macon News
SMEG just dropped its 50s-style drip coffee machine at Costco for under $200, and it’s a total kitchen upgrade—stylish, functional, and packed with features…
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Man Shot Multiple Times in Cordele | Macon News
A man was shot multiple times early Sunday in Cordele, Georgia, sparking an urgent police investigation. Authorities are asking for any witnesses or tips to…
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Walk a Mile in My Shoes | Macon News
Deborah and Doug MacMillan are walking 75 miles on the Camino de Santiago—not just for fitness, but to raise funds and awareness for homelessness in Middle…
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Love Dolly Book Drive in Perry Georgia | Macon News
Perry, Georgia, is rallying behind “Love Dolly,” a book drive inspired by Dolly Parton’s lifelong commitment to literacy, collecting new and gently used…
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Safe Sex Kits in Barbershops | Macon News
On the first-ever Reproductive Freedom Awareness Day, Middle Georgia 4 Choice dropped off 2,000 safe sex kits at barbershops across Macon-Bibb County — a bold…
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Nursery Rescued and Relocated | Macon News
Georgia Military College shut down its Warner Robins campus in July, threatening to close its beloved plant nursery — but a local business, Southern Accent…
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Bibb County Man Barricades Himself in Home | Macon News
A 50-year-old man with a history of trouble, Rasul Jamal Shaw, allegedly opened fire from his home on Villa Avenue, forcing deputies into a tense standoff…
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Macon’s Manufacturing Makeover | Macon News
Macon’s manufacturing scene has flipped from a smokestack past to a tech-driven future — where AI screens job apps and precision factories promise hundreds of…
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Future Musicians Meet Mercer's Strings | Macon News
Eight high school string prodigies from across the country are in Macon for an unforgettable weekend at Mercer University’s Robert McDuffie Center for Strings…
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Macon Breweries Team Up for Oktoberfest | Macon News
Macon’s Oktoberfest is brewing up something special this year — for the first time, three downtown breweries — Fall Line, Ocmulgee, and Piedmont — are teaming…
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Chainsmokers Concert Turns Medical Emergency | Macon News
A massive Chainsmokers concert in San Jose turned chaotic Friday night, sending 14 people to the hospital—mostly due to alcohol and drug-related emergencies…
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Mercer Bears Dominate with Six Touchdowns | Macon News
Mercer Bears obliterated Presbyterian 62-3 in a statement win, led by Jaylen King’s explosive first half—six touchdowns and over 230 yards in just the first 30…
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Labor Day Travel Hits Roadblocks | Macon News
Labor Day weekend travel is already heating up with one pedestrian fatality in Fulton County, but the real story? A surge in dangerous driving: 85 DUIs, 71…
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GBI Reopens Search for Missing Jesus Mancilla-Velez | Macon News
Six years after Jesus Mancilla-Velez vanished from Warner Robins, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is launching a renewed public appeal for tips. Last seen…
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Warner Robins Property Tax Hearing | Macon News
Warner Robins is set to raise property taxes in 2026—with hikes of 12.74% in Houston County and a steeper 16.12% in Peach County—driven by rising property…
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Macon Levee Crisis and Water Costs | Macon News
Macon’s water authority is in a financial bind as it faces a $29 million stormwater and levee repair bill—unfunded by SPLOST despite voter approval—while also…
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Mercer Women Rise, Men Struggle | Macon News
Mercer women’s soccer showed grit with a tough 2-0 home loss to ranked Georgia, then bounced back in dominant fashion with a 4-0 shutout of Winthrop—thanks to…
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Bibb County’s Violent Crime Surge | Macon News
Bibb County is reeling from a violent crime surge this year, with 24 homicides as of September—including a mother of two, her infant son, and an Army…
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Gryphons Dominate with Explosive Start | Macon News
ACE’s Gryphons exploded onto the scene with a dominant 35-14 win over the Southwest Patriots, led by a jaw-dropping 91-yard touchdown run from Jedd Kenley on…
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Macon Teams Dominate Week Four | Macon News
Mount de Sales is firing on all cylinders this season, rolling to a 4-0 start after blanking Twiggs County — a massive turnaround from last year’s 2-8 finish…
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Eagles Win for Coach Carroll's Mother | Macon News
Stratford’s football team delivered a stunning 38-0 shutout victory over Brookstone, honoring veterans and channeling emotion after head coach Paul Carroll’s…
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Central Georgia Football Ignites | Macon News
Rain delays couldn’t dampen the fire in Central Georgia football—teams like Houston County and Perry lit up the scoreboard, while Stratford and Baldwin stood…
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Sparta Residents Fight Quarry Expansion | Macon News
Sparta, Georgia, residents are fighting back against a proposed Heidelberg quarry expansion after years of relentless noise, dust, and health…
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Farmers Face Crushing Losses This Year | Macon News
Billy Sullivan’s hay harvest in Monroe County is a disaster—cutting way short due to brutal dry weather and soaring costs for fuel and fertilizer, while…
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Sergeant Fisher’s Legacy Lives On | Macon News
Warm Springs is reeling from the tragic loss of Sergeant Chris Fisher, a beloved 16-year veteran whose dedication and infectious positivity defined his…
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Officer Fisher Remembered with Honor | Macon News
Officer Chris Fisher, beloved Warm Springs PD officer and devoted public servant, will be laid to rest on September 8th at Flat Creek Baptist Church in…
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Simmons Couple Charged in $50K School Theft | Macon News
Fifty-grand stolen from Greene County schools: GBI investigates ex-Special Education Director Kimberley Simmons and her husband Eric, both now charged with…
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Trees Fall, Lives Saved in Kettering | Macon News
A thunderous storm in Kettering, Maryland, brought down two trees on the same block, triggering heart-stopping rescues. One tree crashed into a 12-year-old…
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Tragic Shooting of Young Officer Fisher | Macon News
A young officer, Chris Fisher, 23, was fatally shot during a midnight ambush at the Meriwether Country Inn—just weeks after arresting his killer, Jimmy…
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Jimmy Steverson Arrested in Officer’s Killing | Macon News
The manhunt for Jimmy Steverson, accused of fatally shooting Officer Chris Fisher in Meriwether County, ended with his arrest in South Carolina—where he died…
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Officer Fisher Killed in Line of Duty | Macon News
Tragedy struck Warm Springs as Officer Chris Fisher was killed in the line of duty after being shot by a suspect he’d arrested just weeks before. The suspect…
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Rick Jackson’s Tax Cut Promise | Macon News
Rick Jackson is betting his gubernatorial campaign on a bold promise: cut Georgia’s income tax in half to give families more money for essentials like rent and…
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Laurens County Faces First Tax Hike in Decade | Macon News
Laurens County is facing its first property tax hike in nearly a decade, proposing to raise the millage rate from 5.49 mils to 7 mils after years of dipping…
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Central Georgia Football Week 4 Recap | Macon News
Week four of Central Georgia high school football delivered electric energy and big moments, starting with the rivalry clash between Warner Robins and…
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Macon Sewage Overflow Revealed | Macon News
A major sewage overflow hit Macon, Georgia, when a failing manhole severed a 24-inch force main, spilling an estimated 153,000 gallons—roughly a quarter of an…
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Jury Awards $23.6M in Nursing Negligence Case | Macon News
A Georgia jury has awarded $23.6 million to the family of John Owens, who died in a Pruitt Health facility after being allegedly over-sedated with morphine —…
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Young Leaders Making Big Changes | Macon News
At Kay Road Elementary, third through fifth graders are leading the charge with their newly elected student council—fifth grader Noelle Brown, fresh off her…