🌱 Patch AM: GA Mass Shooting Of 12: Teen Arrested, Bond Ruling For 2 Suspects

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In today's newsletter:

• Teen charged as adult after Carolyn Crayton Park mass shooting
• How a Macon woman's pain battle is shaping a federal health report

Also on today's calendar: Cannonball House's Fall Bazaar and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 68.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• GA Mass Shooting Of 12: Teen Arrested, Bond Ruling For 2 Suspects (patch.com) — Macon residents are learning more about Sunday's mass shooting at Carolyn Crayton Park, where 12 people were wounded during a late-night party at the skate park. A 15-year-old, now charged as an adult, and four other suspects face multiple aggravated assault counts, with some held without bond at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center and the Macon Regional Youth Detention Center.
   

• Macon woman says insurer denied rehab for chronic pain in new Ossoff report (wgxa.tv) — A Macon woman says her insurer repeatedly denied doctor-recommended rehab for chronic pain stemming from serious injuries, leaving her struggling to afford follow-up care. Her story appears in Sen. Jon Ossoff's new report on Georgians facing delayed or denied treatments, as experts criticize prior authorization hurdles and federal changes are proposed to better protect patients' access to medically necessary care.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macon

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Cannonball House's Fall Bazaar →
  856 Mulberry Street Macon, GA 31201,
  10:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Dillard's, 5080 Riverside Dr, Macon
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Women's Soccer vs. The Citadel →
  Betts Stadium, 1501 Mercer University Dr, Macon
  7:00 pm
• Joel Taylor Coach's Show →
  Wild Wing Cafe, 5080 Riverside Drive, Macon
  7:00 pm
• Dart Tournament →
  The Hummingbird, 430 Cherry Street, Macon
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Kenny Ray Williams Band at The Wheelhouse Bar →
  Wheelhouse Bar (Kudzu Seafood Rooftop), 512 Poplar St., Macon
  7:00 pm
• Jon Pardi →
  Macon GA
  7:00 pm
• Table 21: Macon | Foodies + New Friends →
  Restaurant of the Week, Cherry Street, Macon
  7:00 pm
• Kenny Ray Williams Band @ The Wheelhouse Bar →
  Wheelhouse Bar (Kudzu Seafood Rooftop), 512 Poplar St., Macon
  7:00 pm
• DISCO DRIVE-IN NIGHT OF R&B AND SOUTHERN SOUL 1 TICKET ADMITS UP TO 5 FOLKS →
  Brad Henderson Memorial Stadium, 2172 Anthony Road, Macon
  7:00 pm
• Lamar County at Southwest →
  1730 Canterbury Rd, Macon
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Oc-Tobo-Fest →
  Lake Tobesofkee, 6880 Moseley Dixon Rd, Macon
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Teddy , a dog who went missing in Macon, GA, has been safely reunited with their family after 5 hours, 30 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor Rivoli Downs)
• Good morning Neighbors!
  Don't be afraid to fail,failure is a great teacher. Some of the greatest shots were never made, because they weren't taken. So if you stumble and… (Nextdoor Vineville West)

• CBRE Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Regional Area Maintenance Manager in Macon. Apply here.
• Mercer University posted a job opening for Tutor/Office Assistant in Macon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Byron

• Atrium Health Navicent to host Mammo Marathon events throughout October (41nbc.com)

Warner Robins

• Warner Robins, GA (businessviewmagazine.com)
• Props wins 2026 Warner Robins Burger Week with its Cherry Bomber (hhjonline.com)
• Alumnus Gives Back, Establishes Endowed Scholarship for Middle Georgia Students (morehouse.edu)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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