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Also on today's calendar: Into The Woods Trail Run and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Margaret R.!
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Macon community shaken after 21-year-old killed in weekend shooting (13wmaz.com) — A 21-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon on Pio Nono Avenue in Macon, and the Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information to come forward. Witnesses describe arriving to a heavy police presence and say the city's recurring gun violence makes Macon feel like a morgue, urging neighbors to support each other and help stop the shootings.
2. Macon ranks among Georgia's most expensive markets for gasoline (41nbc.com) — Drivers in Macon are now paying about $4.12 per gallon for regular gas, making the city one of Georgia's three most expensive metro markets at the pump. While still below the state's all-time record, prices are higher than last week and last month, and AAA is urging Macon motorists to cut unnecessary trips and adopt fuel‑saving habits.
3. Where History Meets Home (maconmagazine.com) — A Macon-raised communications pro, Cate Hill, is helping lead donor engagement for the new Obama Presidential Center while crediting Bibb County schools, local arts groups, and Macon's green spaces for shaping her path. Her story ties Chicago's high-profile project back to familiar places like Riverside Cemetery, Washington Park, and Mercer's arts venues, highlighting how Macon nurtured her global career.
4. RECALL WATCH LIST: Frozen treats, pasta, toys and household essentials (41nbc.com) — Macon shoppers are urged to double-check their freezers, toy bins, and winter closets as several major recalls hit frozen desserts, Walmart pasta, popular children's toys, and J-K Max electric blankets and heating pads. The affected items pose risks from listeria and foreign objects to choking and burns, and consumers are advised to stop using them and seek refunds or replacements immediately.
5. Heroes Among Us: Charles Richardson (maconmagazine.com) — Longtime Macon civic leader Charles Richardson is celebrated for decades of work in local journalism, education, and community service, including his years at the Macon Telegraph and Middle Georgia State. He highlights unsung Macon heroes like youth mentor Roger Jackson and praises leaders who improve schools and campuses, offering Macon residents a thoughtful look at the people quietly shaping their community's future.
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