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In today's newsletter:
- How Macon investigators and the FBI secured this 20-year sentence
- How a Macon traffic stop turned into a multi-county I-75 chase
- How much more are Macon drivers paying at the pump now?
Also on today's calendar: Macon Bubbles & Bites Brunch Crawl: 3rd Annual.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 98, low: 72.
- Saturday: Some sun with a stray t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Ohio man to serve 15 years in Middle Georgia child molestation case (41nbc.com) — A man from Ohio has been sentenced to 20 years, with 15 in prison, for child molestation in a case prosecuted by the Macon Judicial Circuit and investigated by Macon law enforcement and the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. He must register as a sex offender, avoid the victim's family, and is permanently banished from the Macon Judicial Circuit. 
2. Bibb County police chase with box truck ends on I-75 in Houston County, sheriff's office says (13wmaz.com) — Drivers in and around Macon saw a major police response Wednesday after a box truck fled a Bibb County deputy's traffic stop, sparking a chase down I-75 into Warner Robins and briefly closing lanes near Russell Parkway. Multiple agencies helped stop the truck, the driver was taken into custody without reported injuries or a crash, and more details are expected later.
3. How gas prices have changed in Macon in the last week (savannahherald.com) — Macon drivers are paying about $3.82 per gallon for regular gas this week, slightly above the Georgia average and nearly a dollar more than a year ago. Diesel prices have climbed even faster, and the story compares Macon's costs to some of the cheapest and most expensive metros nationwide.
4. 'Georgia Rising: A Rural Health Story' documentary to spotlight rural health care at Macon Film Festival (41nbc.com) — Macon film lovers will soon see a new documentary, "Georgia Rising: A Rural Health Story," debut at the Macon Film Festival, spotlighting how providers tackle health care challenges in underserved Georgia communities. Featuring insights from Mercer University School of Medicine dean Dr. Jean Sumner, the film explores hospital closures, provider shortages, and the resilience of rural residents working to improve care.
5. GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: GCSU grows, Sparta seeks input, Macon festival returns (41nbc.com) — Macon is preparing for the 5th Annual Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival downtown this October, and organizers are actively recruiting vendors and community groups with no participation fees this year. The piece also notes Georgia College & State University's growing economic impact and a community input event for downtown Sparta, but the most actionable news for Macon residents is the free, family-friendly festival opportunity.
📸 Around Macon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macon
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★ Featured events ★
- Goo Goo Dolls →
Atrium Health Amphitheater, 3657 Eisenhower Pkwy, Macon
7:30 pm
Thursday August 27
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Other local events
- Macon Bubbles & Bites Brunch Crawl: 3rd Annual →
Cashman's Pub, 370 Cherry St, Macon
1:00 pm
Saturday August 29
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 7:30 am - Eggs & Issues | Houston County Schools
Robins Regional Chamber Cary W Martin Conference Center Roy H Sonny Health Pavilion 233 North Houston Road Warner Robins, GA 31093
7:30 am - Centerville Seniors – Community Room →
Centerville Community Room, 300 Church St, Centerville
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting The UPS Store #8126
Robins Regional Chamber 115 Russell Parkway, Ste L Warner Robins, GA 31088
4:00 pm - Perry Farmers Market →
Perry Farmers Market, 801 Main St, Perry
9:00 am - 5:30 pm - Youth Leadership Kick Off Reception
Robins Regional Chamber Sonny Watson Health Sciences Building Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins Campus 80 Cohen Walker Drive Warner Robins, GA 31088
5:30 pm - 11:00 am - Ribbon Cutting Sacred Journeys Wellness Center
Robins Regional Chamber 109 Westcliff Blvd #2 Warner Robins, GA 31093 (They share a parking lot with National Exterminator. Please drive through their parking lot. Sacred Journeys is in the tan colored cape cod style building.)
11:00 am - McKenzie Reed →
Hilton Garden Inn Warner Robins, 207 Willie Lee Pkwy, Warner Robins
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Military Affairs Dinner
Robins Regional Chamber Century of Flight Building Museum of Aviation 1942 Heritage Blvd. Robins AFB, GA 31098
6:00 pm - 8:30 am - Youth Leadership Robins Region Class
Robins Regional Chamber 1228 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins, GA 31093
8:30 am - 8:30 am - Board of Directors Meeting
Robins Regional Chamber Chamber Office
8:30 am
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My go to vet.
They are always so nice and my dogs love going there (Nextdoor Fort Hill) - Got a great variety of meat form Longhorns Meat market in Perry today.
I did good with my $200 today! If you looking for a deal on meats check them out! (Nextdoor Quail Ridge)
- Cintas Corporation posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate - Loader/Unloader - 2nd Shift - $20/Hour in Macon. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Distribution Center Team Member (Macon, GA.) 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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