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🌱 Patch AM: Shots fired and barricade on Villa Avenue end in arrest
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Hi there, Macon! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Shots fired and barricade on Villa Avenue end in arrest
Also on today's calendar: Dart Tournament and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 83, low: 71.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bibb deputies arrest armed man after shots fired from Macon home (13wmaz.com) — Bibb County deputies arrested a 50-year-old man after they say he fired shots from inside a Villa Avenue home in Macon and briefly barricaded himself before surrendering. No injuries were reported, a firearm was recovered, and he now faces multiple aggravated assault and firearm charges while the investigation continues. 
📸 Around Macon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macon
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★ Featured events ★
- Labor Day Festival →
Grand Opera House, Macon
3:00 pm
Monday September 7
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Other local events
- Dart Tournament →
The Hummingbird, 430 Cherry Street, Macon
7:00 pm - Music Therapy →
The Hummingbird, 430 Cherry Street, Macon
9:00 pm - Wesley Tuesday Night Service →
Wesley House, 1280 College St., Macon
7:00 pm - 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
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone have a recommendation for a reliable electrician who can install wiring for two ceiling fans on an exterior covered patio?
The power would come from an existing outdoor light. Thanks in advance for any suggestions! (Nextdoor Quail Ridge) - Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in Macon, GA, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 59 minutes. Message from Finder: "Old boy found… (Nextdoor Forest Hill)
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Macon. Apply here.
- T-Mobile US, Inc. posted a job opening for Mobile Associate, Store-in-Store, Retail Sales in Macon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Byron
- GBI asking for information in disappearance of Houston County man six years later (13wmaz.com)
- Byron Allen's Freestyle Releasing Acquires 'Hello Beautiful' For Theatrical Release (Exclusive) (hollywoodreporter.com)
- 10 Georgia Buffets Where Fried Chicken, Mac and Cheese, and Southern Comfort Food Keep the Plates Full (myfamilytravels.com)
Warner Robins
- Warner Robins at Northside highlights: The End Zone Week 4 Game of the Week (41nbc.com)
- Warner Robins announces potential property tax increase for 2026, will hold public hearings before vote (13wmaz.com)
- School Resource Officer Deputy Cody Nelson recounts the day of the Warner Robins High School shooting from the inside (hhjonline.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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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