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What's up Macon! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new East Macon sculpture is reshaping Indigenous remembrance
  • Do you recognize any of these fugitives sought by Macon Crimestoppers?
  • Which Macon gas station sold a $50,000 Powerball ticket?

Also on today's calendar: POSTPONED/Execution Vigil and 7 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 56 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sun and clouds, temps: high: 61, low: 44.
  • Thursday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sculpture in new park honors Indigenous heritage, reconciliation (mvskokemedia.com) — A new 7.5‑ton marble sculpture in East Macon’s Bicentennial Park is honoring Muscogee (Creek) heritage and symbolizing reconciliation on land near Ocmulgee National Historical Park. Artist Kenneth Johnson explains how the piece connects Macon’s past to present-day Muscogee people, while local leaders frame the park as a place for reflection, healing, and renewed partnerships.
   

2. Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for terroristic threats in Peach County (41nbc.com) — Macon Regional Crimestoppers is asking Middle Georgia residents, including those in Macon and Bibb County, to help locate five people wanted on charges ranging from terroristic threats to probation violations. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may receive a cash reward by calling the Crimestoppers hotline.
   

3. Macon lottery player wins $50,000 Powerball prize (41nbc.com) — A Macon resident just won $50,000 in Powerball after buying a ticket at the Marathon gas station on Riverside Drive. The ticket matched four white balls plus the Powerball in Saturday’s drawing, and the jackpot has now climbed to an estimated $1.01 billion for Monday night.
   

4. Man arrested for abandoning puppy, running it over at Jones County gas station (wfxl.com) — Jones County deputies, in a case reported from Macon, charged a 31-year-old man with animal cruelty after a puppy was abandoned and run over at a gas station on Griswoldville Road. Investigators say surveillance video, a traffic stop on East Virginia Avenue, and a passenger’s statement led to the arrest, and the sheriff’s office is urging residents to report suspected abuse.
   

5. Georgia gas price average decreases with drivers paying $2.76 per gallon (valdostatoday.com) — Macon drivers are paying about $2.80 per gallon, making the city one of Georgia’s most expensive metro areas for gas even as statewide prices dip to a $2.76 average. AAA explains why prices are easing, compares other Georgia markets, and offers tips to stretch your fuel budget through the holidays.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 17
  • 3:00 pm - BOSS Food Pros
    Robins Regional Chamber , 1228 Watson Blvd , Warner Robins
    3:00 pm
  • Little Thrashers
    Miller Martial Arts/American Top Team Warner Robins , 405 SR 96 Suite 700 , Bonaire
    5:00 pm
  • Play some Games! Now with Mexican food!
    El Cotija Mexican restaurant , 109 Margie Dr , Warner Robins
    6:00 pm
  • Flex (call for details)
    Miller Martial Arts/American Top Team Warner Robins , 405 SR 96 Suite 700 , Bonaire
    6:30 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Needs home shes sweet and pregnant its gonnabe freezing tonight shes at the travelodge by b.
    k. on eisenhower she is usually outside but if you dont see her just knock on room 102 still needs home (Nextdoor Joycliff Road)
  • Good morning, while i was going on my early morning walk i seen a pregnant dog i don’t know if she belongs to anyone but she was on Thomas St and Capital Ave.
    I gave her some water but she didn’t want to follow me back home and i didn’t have a leash or a collar on me. (Nextdoor Lynmore Estates)
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Macon. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Produce Associate in Macon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macon here.

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