🌱 Beautification Project In Macon + Rally Against Anti-Semitism

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Macon Patch newsletter — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny. High: 95 Low: 64.
• Wednesday: Sunshine. High: 94 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories in Macon today:

1. On Saturday, three teenagers were shot and injured at a graduation party. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the shooting took place at Pit Hookah & Lounge. All three victims are stable and have non-life-threatening injuries. As police continue to investigate the incident, they encourage anyone with information to contact the Sheriff's Office. (41 NBC News)
2. Over the weekend, the Macon community came together in solidarity against the recent anti-Semitic displays throughout Bibb County. Last Friday, an anti-Semitic rally was held in front of Temple Beth Israel and organized by Jon Eugene Minadeo II, who was arrested for disorderly conduct and public disturbance. This was but one of many anti-Semitic events held in the area recently. The rally on Saturday drew hundreds to support the Jewish community, leaving residents feeling more hopeful about a more peaceful Bibb County future. (wgxa.tv)
3. As part of the Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful initiative, the Parks and Beautification Department is working to add more trees to the community. Most recently, trees were planted along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, the first of many beautification initiatives planned for the area. Upcoming projects include planting more trees at bus stops, adding more seating to the area, improving sidewalks, and reducing traffic. (41 NBC News)

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Today and tomorrow in Macon:

Tuesday, June 27

• Cursos De Inglés At St. Paul's Episcopal Church (9:30 AM)
• Yu-Gi-Oh OTS Locals At Prime Time Gaming (6:30 PM)

Wednesday, June 28

• Art In The Park At Ocmulgee Mounds National Park (2:00 PM)
• Taste Of Summer At Just Tap'd Macon (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There's a lot to do at the Middle Georgia Regional Library this summer with many events for adults, too! Visit the library to find the Summer Reading program guide that highlights reading programs, events, and activities designed for adults. (Middle Georgia Regional Library via Facebook)
• This summer, Macon has an excellent lineup of Country, Southern Rock, and Americana performers. Don't miss favorites like Caleb Caudle at The Society Garden on Jul. 14. For a full list of performers coming to Macon this summer, visit the link. (Visit Macon via Facebook)
• Georgia Power continues to work on restoring power to those who lost it during Sunday's storm. So far, they've restored power to more than 200,000 customers in the area, though many Macon residents still reported it being out as of Monday. For live updates, please visit the link. (13WMAZ)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you soon for another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.