🌱 District Attorney Seeks Re-Election + 'Clean Streets Matter' Event

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Macon Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 81 Low: 47.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 67 Low: 49.

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Here are the top three stories today in Macon:

1. Macon District Attorney Anita Howard announced over the weekend that she is planning to seek re-election for her position. In December 20202, Howard won 70 percent of the vote to become the first African American as well as the first woman to be elected as district attorney of the Macon Judicial Circuit. (13WMAZ.com)
2. Dozens of Macon community members and officials gathered together over the weekend for the 5th community-wide "Clean Streets Mater" cleanup event here in Macon. The volunteers focused on cleaning up old signs and litter along Mercer University Drive by the old Macon Mall. The event was started in 2021 by Macon-Bibb County and Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful. (13WMAZ.com)
3. Central High School and Miller Magnet Middle School both went under brief lockdowns on Monday after gunfire was reported in a nearby neighborhood. At the time of the gunfire, classes had already been dismissed at Central High School, and there were only a few students outdoors. The lockdowns were lifted after the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, and Campus Police cleared the area of threats. (41 NBC News)

Today and tomorrow in Macon:

Tuesday, March 7

• Polar Bear Den 2.0 At Museum Of Arts And Sciences (10:30 AM)
• Full Moon Yoga At Coleman Hill (6:00 PM)

Wednesday, March 8

• Entrepreneur's Happy Hour At Just Tap'd (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Wondering who's hiring in the local community? Here's a roundup of open job positions in and around Macon, including positions in customer service, sales, and more. (Macon Patch)
• Help out animals in need in the local community! All About Animals Rescue is seeking sponsors for its 14th Annual All About Animals Rescue Run/Walk. Message the organization on Facebook to help. (All About Animals Rescue via Facebook)
• Learn about the tradition behind the rose-colored delights of the Cherry Blossom Festival! This recent article from The Takeout features a great rundown on the food you can find at the Pinkest Party on Earth. (Visit Macon via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— 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!