🌱 About 60 Guns Stolen From Macon Pawn Shop + Teen Girl Shot In Macon

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• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 73 Low: 41.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 77 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Macon today:

1. Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms have been asked to help the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office after thieves stole about 60 guns from a Macon-area pawn shop. On Wednesday, Apr. 5, two masked thieves were caught on surveillance cameras breaking into Howard’s Pawn & Jewelry store along Mercer University Drive. The suspects cut a large hole in a brick wall along the side of the store and then stole the guns. Officials discovered about 60 guns missing after they completed the inventory of the store over the weekend. (WSB Radio)
2. Macon police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a residence in the 700 block of Grosso Avenue on Sunday evening, Apr. 9. A 14-year-old girl was shot during a physical dispute and is now in stable condition at Atrium Health. (The Georgia Sun)
3. Salvation Army of Greater Macon is raising funds through the "Driver 2 Support Golf Tournament" on Apr. 17 at the Brickyard Gold Club in Macon. The goal is to raise $25,000.000 for the non-profit. The event includes a four-man scramble, lunch, prizes, and a presentation about how the local non-profit helps the community. (WGXA.TV)

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Today and tomorrow in Macon:

Tuesday, April 11

• Storytellers Presents: Concrete Jungle At Grant's Lounge (7:30 PM)
• Macon Job Fair - Macon Career Fair At Macon Career Center (11:00 AM)

Wednesday, April 12

• Encore Event: Live on Stage, 40 Years of Music At Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Apr. 3, 21-year-old Alonzo Bernard Hicks was indicted for killing 60-year-old Robert Wells of Dublin at a Macon restaurant. Hicks has been indicted on multiple charges, including malice murder. (wgxa.tv)
• Businesses in the Macon area are searching for new part-time and full-time employees. Check out the latest job openings in Macon including Territory Sales Representative, Property Inspector, and Van Driver. (Macon Patch)
• Looking for a new house, and want to get a better understanding of what's available near you? Check out the latest homes for sale in the Macon area, including a three-bedroom on Grenada Terrace for $79,900! (Macon Patch)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be back in your inbox soon with a new update!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!