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In today's newsletter:

• How one Macon bus driver twice rescued toddlers along his route.
• Want a say on safer streets? This Macon town hall needs you.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 73.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Macon bus driver praised as hero after helping children found alone along route (11alive.com) — A Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority bus driver is being hailed as a hero after twice stopping his route to protect toddlers he found alone near the road, including one on Vineville Avenue. Veteran driver Omari Frederick brought the children onto his bus, blocked traffic when needed, and waited for help, saying he simply acted as he'd hope others would for his own family.
   

• PRESS RELEASE: State Affairs Georgia to host 'Killed While Crossing' Town Hall on pedestrian safety (middlegatimes.com) — A statewide town hall on Georgia's pedestrian safety crisis is coming to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in Macon on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. Policymakers, transportation officials, and safety advocates will discuss why so many people are being killed or injured on Georgia roads and explore potential solutions, with free admission but required registration.
   

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Friday September 25
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  Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Dr, Macon
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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Varsity Volleyball @ Dunwoody
  Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
  5:00 pm
• Board of Commissioners' Meeting →
  Gordon County, GA Calendar
  5:00 pm
• Softball @ Crawford County
  Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
  5:30 pm
• JV Softball vs Eastside
  Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
  5:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• MCMS Football vs. Henderson
  Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• 7TH gr Softball PM vs Thomson Middle School →
  Perry Middle School, 495 Perry Pkwy, Perry
  3:45 pm
• JV Softball @ Eastside
  Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
  4:00 pm
• Softball vs Howard (DH)
  Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
  4:30 pm
• 9th Grade Football @ Taylor County
  Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
  5:00 pm
• JV Football vs ACE
  Monroe County Forsyth, GA 31029
  5:00 pm
• 8th gr Softball PM vs Bonaire Middle School →
  Perry Middle School, 495 Perry Pkwy, Perry
  5:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good afternoon…
  Just stopping by to tell you ,you matter,you're worthy,and you're of value. Have an awesome day! (Nextdoor Vineville West)
• Update on my Bruno he is doing good no life threatening issues.
  No vomiting or diarrhea and they are continuing him on some GI medication tonight. (Nextdoor Work)

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Distribution Center Team Member (Macon, GA.) in Macon. Apply here.
• Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Retail Cook / Panda Express - Mercer University in Macon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Warner Robins

• Anchor Glass left Warner Robins, laying off 150 employees. Now, the development authority is trying to help (13wmaz.com)
• PRESS RELEASE: Middle Georgia Oddities Market Announces Grand Opening of New Brick-and-Mortar Oddities Store (middlegatimes.com)
• Dormant rivalries renewed and Houston County football teams got their first wins in Week 2 (hhjonline.com)

Perry

• PRESS RELEASE: Fall Garden Festival Family Fun Sept. 26 (middlegatimes.com)
• PRESS RELEASE: Gardening Classes Offered in September (middlegatimes.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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