🌱 Red Cross Assists Flood Victims + Boulevard Shooting Investigation

Good morning, everybody. Rose Mendez here with your Thursday edition of the Macon Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Including updates on these three stories.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Sunny and pleasant. High: 74 Low: 47.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy. High: 79 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories today in Macon:

1. The American Red Cross Central Midwest Georgia Chapter is providing temporary housing for those who have been displaced by flooding in Macon. The Sunday and Monday storms have led to over 150 people needing housing, and the Macon community has stepped up in a big way to provide support for its neighbors. Donations are also welcomed; visit the Red Cross website for more information on how to help. (41 NBC News)
2. What was thought to be a gentle storm ended up being much more than imagined, as one Macon resident was woken up by a tree uprooted in her kitchen. Around 8 a.m., Latonya Hallman was woken by a crash and found several rooms damaged, her car smashed, and her home split in two by a tree. Several areas of Macon suffered from trees being ripped out of the ground, fallen powerlines, and power outages. Now that the storm has passed, Macon residents are looking forward positively and making efforts to clean and repair. (13WMAZ.com)
3. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a shooting that took place Monday afternoon, resulting in a 19-year-old being hospitalized. Officers responded to a call around 2:30 p.m. on the 1100 block of Boulevard, where they found a 19-year-old suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was immediately transported to a medical facility, where he received treatment and remains in stable condition as of Tuesday. If you or anyone has any information on the incident, please contact the Bibb County Sheriff's Office or the Macon Regional Crime Stoppers. (41 NBC News)

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Today and tomorrow in Macon:

Thursday, March 30

• "On The Table" Making Code For Macon Work - Just Tap'd Macon (5:00 PM)
• Joe Gatto's Night Of Comedy - Macon City Auditorium (7:00 PM)

Friday, March 31

• Vendor Fair - Professional Learning Center (8:00 AM)
• Boys II Men - Macon City Auditorium (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The 2023 International Cherry Blossom Festival was everything it was imagined to be. Now the countdown for the Pinkest Party of the year resets, as we look forward to the 2024 festival from Mar. 15-24. (Visit Macon via Facebook)
• Macon and Bibb County are reminding everyone that it is a group effort to keep your community clean and you need to do your part. Visit the link to learn how to start your own cleanup or join one in the community — all a part of the Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup. (Macon+Bibb County via Facebook)
• Jason Downey of the State Board of Education will be holding a public hearing for citizens today from 7-8 p.m. at Jones County High School. This hearing will be for anyone who has any comments on K-12 public education. (Bibb County School District via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox soon with another update!

— 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!