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Morning Macon! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why deputies swarmed Macon’s Red Carpet Inn Wednesday morning
  • How a new Macon grant could make walking safer for families
  • How long will East Macon’s busy intersection run on stop signs?

Also on today's calendar: Jen's Christmas Market and 6 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A few a.m. showers, then rain, with a high of 62 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 29.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Domestic dispute ends in two arrests at Macon's Red Carpet Inn, but call originally concerned a stolen car: BSO (13wmaz.com) — Two people were arrested after a domestic dispute at Macon’s Red Carpet Inn on Riverside Drive, which drew a heavy Bibb County Sheriff’s Office presence during the Wednesday morning commute. Deputies initially responded to a stolen vehicle report, later determining it was a domestic situation, and say the case remains under investigation with suspect names and charges not yet released.
   

2. Macon Judicial Circuit launches Project P.A.U.S.E. with state safety grant (41nbc.com) — Macon’s District Attorney’s Office just secured a $211,000 state grant to launch Project P.A.U.S.E., a new pedestrian safety education program for local children and families. Running through September 2026, the initiative will bring age-appropriate lessons and outreach to high-traffic areas, building on the office’s existing youth-focused R.I.S.E. program and supporting Georgia’s broader push to cut traffic deaths.
   

3. Traffic lights knocked down after crash in East Macon, county officials say (13wmaz.com) — Drivers in East Macon should expect delays at Shurling Drive and Millerfield Road, where a crash knocked down the traffic lights and temporary stop signs are now in place. Macon-Bibb County crews are adding more traffic control while they order and install a new pole, and officials are urging everyone to move slowly and carefully through the intersection.
   

4. JJ's That's Awesome: An Unexpected Friendship That Started With A Lift (kfdi.com) — A simple ride home in Macon turned into a meaningful friendship between Kroger produce worker Keith Tidwell and shopper Debbie Rhoden. After Debbie offered Keith a lift during his five-mile commute, the two bonded over shared kindness and her memories of a son who loved helping others, strengthening their connection with every trip.
   

5. This GA city is a ‘Christmas wonderland,' Travel + Leisure says. Here's why it's so amazing (gpb.org) — Macon is getting national love as Travel + Leisure praises the city’s Christmas Light Extravaganza as one of America’s great unsung holiday experiences. The piece highlights over a million synchronized lights downtown, plus the Marché de Noël, Festival of Trees, and new holiday bar Switch Macon, showcasing how the city transforms into a festive destination each December.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 18
  • 4:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting Middle Georgia Diagnostic Lab
    Robins Regional Chamber , 1550 Watson Blvd , Warner Robins
    4:00 pm
  • Academy of Classical Education vs Clifton Ridge Middle
    Academy for Classical Education ACE , 5665 New Forsyth Rd , Macon
    5:00 pm
  • The Grinch Bar Crawl
    Fall Line Brewing Co. , 567 Plum St , Macon
    6:00 pm
  • Muay Thai Youth
    Miller Martial Arts/American Top Team Warner Robins , 405 SR 96 Suite 700 , Bonaire
    7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • My 3 beautiful girls and I !
    :) I’m in pure love with these holiday photos. (Nextdoor Quail Ridge)
  • Is anyone missing this sweet kitty?
    I first spotted her last April and assumed she was a neighbors kitty. Recently noticed that she (I think it’s a girl) is super skinny so we’ve been… (Nextdoor Matthews/Glencove)
  • KECamps posted a job opening for Summer Day Camp Counselor-Intern in Macon. Apply here.
  • Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Worker and Receiver in Macon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macon here.

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