🌱 Man Arrested In Fatal Macon Crash + ParkMobile App Downtown

Hello, Macon, it's great to meet you! I'm Nicole, and I'll be here to update you on all things Macon moving forward. I'm here in your inbox this warm morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny. High: 90 Low: 64.
• Sunday: Partly sunny. High: 93 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories today in Macon:

1. In Macon, seven men who were shot within a span of 30 days have refused to cooperate with law enforcement investigations. According to Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita R. Howard, one potential reason behind this refusal is a distrust in law enforcement, a phenomenon observed more frequently in marginalized communities and impoverished areas. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office emphasizes the importance of building partnerships with the community to establish trust and prevent further violence. (wgxa.tv)
2. A 35-year-old man named Kyle Patterson has been arrested in connection with a fatal wreck that occurred in Macon in Nov. 2022. Patterson, who was driving a Toyota Tacoma in the wrong direction on Interstate 75, reportedly collided with a BMW, resulting in the death of 20-year-old Hamadoun Oumar Diallo. Court documents revealed that Patterson had a blood alcohol content of at least 0.26, and he faces charges of vehicular homicide and DUI. (wgxa.tv)
3. Macon-Bibb County in Georgia has switched to using the ParkMobile app for downtown parking, replacing the previous mobile parking app Passport. This change allows residents to pay for and extend parking time through ParkMobile, covering around 1,000 parking spaces in downtown Macon. Visitors can either scan the QR code on designated parking meters or download the ParkMobile app from the app store. (41 NBC News)

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Today and tomorrow in Macon:

Saturday, June 24

• Pottery Kids' Craft At Ocmulgee Mounds National Park (2:00 PM)
• Rockafellas Reunion At Society Garden (8:00 PM)

Sunday, June 25

• Ranger Talk At Ocmulgee Mounds National Park (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Abbi, an 11-month-old pregnant dog, urgently needs the assistance of a rescue organization. Contact Janet at Bibb County Sheriff's Office Animal Services at (478) 733-3941 to help Abbi. (Bibb County Sheriff's Office Animal Services via Facebook)
• MyKayla Whitehead, a graduate of Bibb County School District VIP Academy and W. S. Hutchings College and Career Academy, achieved second place in Georgia FLEX for her skincare and candle business, Brittinique be unique. She plans to continue her business while pursuing a business degree at Fort Valley State University. (Bibb County School District via Facebook)
• St. Joseph Catholic Church in Macon is renowned for its architectural beauty, featuring spires that reach 200 feet in the air and exquisite details such as white Italian marble statues and unique stained glass windows. Visitors and residents alike are encouraged to take a tour of the church and explore other stunning historic architecture in Macon. (Visit Macon via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all soon for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.