🌱 Search For 3 Suspects Who Failed To Steal ATM + Water Outage

Hello again, everybody. It's Saturday in Macon and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 83 Low: 66.
• Sunday: Humid with clouds and sun. High: 83 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories in Macon today:

1. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office released surveillance pictures of three men who are wanted for attempting to steal an ATM from Macon gas station. Just before 2:00 a.m. on May 19, the three suspects used a rock to shatter the Texaco Food Mart glass door, located at 1212 Eisenhower Parkway. After an alarm went off, the suspects ran away without the ATM. (13WMAZ.com)
2. On Saturday, May 20, there will be a water outage in parts of Macon from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. due to scheduled repairs. Crews will repair a water main at the intersection of Vineville Avenue and Ward Street, which will impact about 200 water customers and close two lanes on Vineville Avenue. (wgxa.tv)
3. Macon residents near the Bloomfield Community Center are upset after hearing that the pool will be closed for a second year. Macon-Bibb officials said damage to a pump was too severe to fix before pool season. Many are concerned because the pool gives kids something to do in the summer and a safe place to hang out. Ann Pitts, who lives across the street from the pool, said the pool gives kids valuable skills including swimming, interacting with other children, and learning from others. (13WMAZ.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Macon:

Saturday, May 20

• Bibb Family Fun Day and Fun Run At Macon Bibb County Recreation (9:00 AM)
• 3rd Annual Macon Mimosa Festival At The Society Garden (12:00 PM)

Sunday, May 21

• Thomas Hinds Live At Parish on Cherry (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Thursday, May 18, the remains of Yvonne Pless, a Macon woman, who was killed 46 years ago were identified and confirmed. Pless was a victim of Samuel Little, considered the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history. (WJBF.com)
• Bibb County Sheriff's Office Animal Services needs to find an adoptive family for Claire! Claire is a nine-month-old puppy who deserves a loving home. (Bibb County Sheriff's Office Animal Services via Facebook)
• Looking for a summer camp for your middle or high school student? Check out Bibb County School Districts' CTAE focused summer camps including Cosmetology, Film, Entrepreneurship, and Technology. Registration ends May 24, learn more here. (Bibb County School District via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Saturday. 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!