Jason Vorhees

1 week ago | macon.com | Jason Vorhees

NewTown Macon hopes to keep residents in the city for Fourth of July week — and the organization is offering big bargains to do so. NewTown Macon is launching Macon Staycation Week, running from June 30 to July 6 and offering a chance for people to get into a week’s worth of events for just $10.

2 weeks ago | macon.com | Jason Vorhees

After months of talk, Macon is making progress towards building a new sports arena. The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved a contract June 3 with MFA Program Management — a project management company based in Memphis, Tennessee — to plan and oversee the construction of a new sports arena. Chris Floore, chief communications officer with Macon-Bibb County, said Tuesday that the specifics of the new arena are still being hashed out.

2 weeks ago | macon.com | Jeremy Chisenhall |Jason Vorhees

Two more people have been arrested in a deadly shooting that happened at Midtown Daiquiri Bar and Grill in Macon last month, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office announced Sunday. The shooting, which happened at midnight on May 18, left three dead and six wounded. Jarrius Terrell Curry, 28, was arrested Friday just before 3 p.m. and charged with five counts of aggravated assault in connection to the shooting, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

3 weeks ago | macon.com | Jason Vorhees

Summer break is here, but automatic school zone speeding cameras that issue tickets will still be used in Macon and Warner Robins, at least for part of the summer. The speed enforcement cameras will be active during summer school and safety camps between from June to July. Drivers can be automatically cited for driving 11 mph or more above a posted speed limit near five Bibb County schools on weekdays, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Summer schools on June 2-26:John R.

1 month ago | macon.com | Jason Vorhees

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomMTA and Bike Walk Macon offer free bus rides to promote transit alternatives. Car Free Day highlights health, cost and environmental benefits of less driving. Local businesses and events support public engagement with sustainable transit. Friday is both Car Free Day and Fare Free Day in Macon, sister events hosted by Bike Walk Macon and the Macon-Bibb Transit Authority which give residents a chance to use public transit at no charge.