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🌱 Patch AM: Man accused of firing shots, barricading himself in Macon home
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In today's newsletter:
- Man accused of firing shots, barricading himself in Macon home
Also on today's calendar: Master Gardener Plant Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 89, low: 72.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• BSO: Man arrested after firing shots, barricading himself inside Macon home (wfxl.com) — Bibb County deputies say a 50-year-old man fired multiple shots and then barricaded himself inside a Macon home on Villa Avenue before eventually surrendering with a gun. No one else was inside, and he was taken for medical evaluation, then jailed on aggravated assault, firearm, and theft charges as the investigation continues. 
📸 Around Macon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macon
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★ Featured events ★
- Wesley Tuesday Night Service →
Wesley House, 1280 College St., Macon
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
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Other local events
- Takeover Tuesday →
The Hummingbird, 430 Cherry Street, Macon
8:00 pm - Helms College Macon Open House →
Macon GA
4:00 pm - MU Runway Gen Body Meeting →
Godsey Science Center, Spearman Godsey Science Center, Macon
5:00 pm - Young Patron Mausoleum Mixer →
Historic Macon Foundation, 950 Third St., Macon
6:00 pm - Karaoke & 2-4-1 Liquor →
The Hummingbird, 430 Cherry Street, Macon
9:30 pm - Hornet Hustle Parking →
Macon GA - Employee Appreciation Event →
School of Medicine Lobby, 1550 College St, Macon
2:00 pm - President's Meeting with Macon Staff →
Medical School Auditorium, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon
3:00 pm - Dart Tournament →
The Hummingbird, 430 Cherry Street, Macon
7:00 pm - Joel Taylor Coach's Show →
Wild Wing Cafe, 5080 Riverside Drive, Macon
7:00 pm - Master Gardener Plant Sale →
Macon State Farmers Market, 2055 Eisenhower Pkwy, Macon
9:00 am
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
📣 Macon Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello neighbors
All of the dogs have been rehomed thank you all for your help!! (Nextdoor Madison St) - We recently moved here and don't know much about the local schools and community resources.
I'd appreciate any advice from people with experience (Nextdoor Downtown / College Hill)
- InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Macon. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Macon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Warner Robins
- Warner Robins Little Theatre brings comedy 'Birthday Club' to the stage (41nbc.com)
- Ready-to-eat pork guanciale products recalled due to listeria concerns (13wmaz.com)
- Warner Robins plant nursery gets second chance after Georgia Military College campus closure (13wmaz.com)
Perry
- Perry honors Dolly Parton with children's book drive to benefit Houston County Libraries (13wmaz.com)
- Morning Bid: Diesel the real spoiler for US inflation doves (macon.com)
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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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