Local stories gathered from public news sources while this area builds its own coverage.
Two suspects, Lantonio Hill and Justin Green, made their first court appearances after being arrested in connection with a mass shooting at Carolyn Crayton Park. A judge denied bond for both individuals during Wednesday's hearing. The incident involved an altercation between two groups.
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The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance to identify a man accused of stealing merchandise from a concession stand at North Macon Park. The theft occurred around 10:24 p.m. on September 25th when the park was closed. Anyone with information should contact the Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers.
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A 50-year-old woman died after her pickup truck struck the back of a tractor-trailer on I-75 South near Hartley Bridge Road. The crash occurred Thursday afternoon, causing all southbound lanes to close before reopening. Macon-Bibb firefighters freed the woman from the vehicle.
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Newly crowned Miss Macon, Elise Higgins, is using her title to champion mental health resources and better representation for female student-athletes. Her initiative, “Let’s Talk About It: The Women Behind the Sport,” stems from her own experiences as a collegiate cheerleader. She plans to use her role to serve the Macon community while preparing for Miss Georgia.
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The second annual Unionville Homecoming will take place at Center Hill Baptist Church in Macon on Saturday. The free event promises food, live music, games, and resources from local organizations. It aims to celebrate the Unionville community and reconnect residents.
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Macon-Bibb safety leaders met for the 2026 Pedestrian Safety Review Board Safety Summit to discuss preventing pedestrian crashes and deaths. Community members discussed roadway safety, noting that more than a dozen pedestrians have died in Macon-Bibb County this year. Attendees were reminded that everyone using the road shares responsibility for safety.
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Macon-Bibb County firefighters are reminding residents that daily permits and safety precautions are necessary for burning leaves and yard debris now that the annual burn ban has ended. Burning garbage, trash, plastic, and paper is prohibited by law, and permits must be obtained for each day of burning.
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