🌱 Woman Found Dead At Burning Home + Fatal Williams St. Shooting

Hey, everybody! It's Tuesday in Macon and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mainly cloudy with a t-storm. High: 69 Low: 59.
• Wednesday: Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 80 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Macon today:

1. After responding to an unknown problem call, rescue crews and firefighters found a woman dead inside a burning home in Macon, located at 836 Glenridge Drive. On Monday morning, May 22, 57-year-old Felicia Oliver was pronounced dead by Deputy Coroner Luanne Stone. Fire crews and sheriff’s investigators are looking into the incident. (13WMAZ.com)
2. Bibb County deputies are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred around 2:00 a.m. on Monday, May 22, on the 600 block of Williams Street, a residential Macon street. The victim's identity has not been released and investigators have not identified any suspects as of May 22. Call the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME with any information about the incident. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. Actor, comedian, and entrepreneur Desi Banks will perform at the Macon Centreplex on Dec. 30! Banks is known for his shows in comedy clubs and on college campuses, as well as his extensive touring with fellow comedians. Tickets for "The Purpose Chaser Tour" can be purchased at Ticketmaster. (wgxa.tv)

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Today and tomorrow in Macon:

Tuesday, May 23

• Loose Change Reunion Concert At The Society Garden (7:00 PM)
• $2 Well Liquor Drinks Or Domestic Beer At The Hummingbird (8:00 PM)

Wednesday, May 24

• Art At The Park (Painting) At Ocmulgee Mounds National Park (2:00 PM)
• Macon Music Revue At The Historic Grants Lounge (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Saturday, May 20, Bibb County Schools celebrated its 150th anniversary with students and their families at Carolyn Crayton Park! The event included bouncy houses, face painting, dance performances, live music, a one-mile run, a live animal show, and more. (13WMAZ.com)
• On Thursday, May 18, Bibb County investigators found 24-year-old Olico Dennisman dead in Crawford County. Dennisman had traveled to Forsyth for a work assignment and was last seen in Macon on May 16. (WSB-TV 2)
• Looking for your next dream home? Check out the latest homes for sale in the Macon area, including a unique three-bedroom on Hillcrest Avenue for $130,000! (Macon Patch)

That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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!