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Good morning Macon! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could a loved one's unclaimed remains be on Macon-Bibb's new list?
  • What investigators need from witnesses after Macon's latest deadly pedestrian crash
  • Which Middle Georgia pumpkin patch is closest to your Macon neighborhood?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, temps: high: 75, low: 66.
  • Sunday: A couple of morning t-storms, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Macon-Bibb seeks families by Nov. 23, 2026 to claim 232 sets of unclaimed remains (wgxa.tv) — Macon-Bibb County is urgently asking families to come forward by November 23, 2026 to claim the cremated remains of 232 people in county care, or they will be memorialized at Rose Hill Cemetery. If you recognize a name, you must file a written response with Bibb County Superior Court and send a copy to the County Attorney's Office in Macon.
   

2. Man dead after pedestrian accident in Macon on Thursday, sheriff's office says (13wmaz.com) — A 77-year-old man died after being hit by a car Thursday night near Mercer University Drive and Lilly Avenue in Macon, and investigators are asking anyone who saw what happened to come forward. He was taken to Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, where he was pronounced dead, marking the 16th pedestrian fatality in Bibb County this year.
   

3. It's fall, y'all: here's some pumpkin patches to visit in Macon and Middle GA (macon.com) — Families in Macon have several nearby spots to pick out fall pumpkins, including Market Square North on New Forsyth Road and options at the Shoppes at River Crossing. The guide also highlights larger pumpkin patches and farms across Middle Georgia, with details on locations, hours, and extra attractions like hayrides, corn mazes, and playgrounds for a full fall outing.
   

4. Bibb County deputies hunt for three male suspects tied to Rocky Creek Road shooting (wgxa.tv) — Bibb County deputies are asking Macon-area residents to help identify three men linked to a September 11 shooting on Rocky Creek Road, where thankfully no one was hurt. Investigators say multiple men were involved and are urging anyone with information to contact the sheriff's office or Macon Regional Crimestoppers to keep the community safer.
   

5. Women-Owned Business Market Returns to Macon: Barrington Hall Hosts 3rd Annual Even (41nbc.com) — Macon residents can support women-owned small businesses this Saturday at the third annual Barrington Hall Market at Barrington Hall Golf Club. Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event features more than 20 local vendors, door prizes, and plenty of handmade gifts, encouraging shoppers to keep their spending and support within the Middle Georgia community.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Maverick, a dog who went missing in Bibb County, GA, has been safely reunited with their family after 5 hours, 31 minutes. Message from Owner: … (Nextdoor Southern Macon)
  • Please consider adopting from your local animal shelter.
    Pets come already with all shots, spayed/neutered and microchipped. Adopting clears a space for another animal to be helped and adopted. (Nextdoor Jones Rd)
  • First Quality Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Macon. Apply here.
  • Qualified Staffing Search Group posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist in Macon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macon here.

Ok Macon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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