🌱 67-Year-Old Man Shot In Macon + Fatal Car Crash Into Pond + Garden

Hello and happy Tuesday. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in Macon.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Sunny, pleasant and warmer. High: 80 Low: 47.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 84 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Macon today:

1. On Saturday, Apr. 15, a 67-year-old man was shot in the 2900 block of Churchill Street in Macon. The victim was transported to a medical facility for treatment and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or the Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME. (41 NBC News)
2. Noel Roblee, a resident of Macon, took a wrong turn and accidentally submerged the back end of her 2017 Toyota Tacoma pickup into an agricultural pond. There was one human passenger and three canines in the vehicle at the time of the incident. The two dogs riding in the back of the truck passed away despite life-saving efforts. According to American Humane, "Around 100,000 dogs die every year as a result of riding unsecured in a truck bed." (Dog Time)
3. For Macon-Bibb's Earth Day celebrations, the Fringed Campion chapter of the Georgia Native Plant Society will host activities in the Georgia native plant garden in Amerson River Park in Macon on Apr. 22. Activities include the native plant sale, a kid zone activity, and garden tours and trellis building at the Native Plant Garden and Monarch Waystation. Many plants in the garden have been rescued from construction sites by the Georgia Plant Rescue program. The Society hopes the native plant garden will be a resource for migrating monarch butterflies, support Georgia bees, and be a learning resource for the community. (13WMAZ.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Macon:

Tuesday, April 18

• Tattnall Tuesday Group Walk At Tattnall Square Park (6:00 PM)

Wednesday, April 19

• New City Music At Society Garden (6:30 PM)
• Macon Music Revue At Grant’s Lounge (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Apr. 15, a formation of 166 Georgia Army National Guard Soldiers officially joined their units during a battle handoff ceremony at Donovan Field in Fort Stewart. The Macon-based 48th Infantry Brigade Combat team welcomed the most soldiers, with a total of 84 new faces joining the “Volunteer” brigade. (dvidshub.net)
• Businesses across the Macon area are looking to fill part-time and full-time openings on their staff. Check out the latest job opportunities including insurance managing partner, general manager, and van driver. (Macon Patch)
• On the hunt for a new home and want the latest information on what's available near you? Check out the latest homes for sale in the Macon area, including a four-bedroom on Rogers Avenue for $235,000. (Macon Patch)

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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!