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🌱 Patch AM: See how the new Amerson trail link brings Macon closer together

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Hello Macon! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how the new Amerson trail link brings Macon closer together

Also on today's calendar: Macon Bubbles & Bites Brunch Crawl: 3rd Annual.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 69.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Ocmulgee Heritage Trail tops 13 miles with Amerson River Park extension (41nbc.com) — Macon's Ocmulgee Heritage Trail just grew past 13 miles with a new 1,500-foot extension at Amerson River Park, improving access along the river. Local leaders say the project moves long-term plans forward to link Amerson directly with downtown Macon and Ocmulgee Mounds, expanding options for walking, biking, and family recreation.
   

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  • Travis Tritt →
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Atrium Health Navicent names Elmer Polite president (41nbc.com)

Warner Robins

  • Judge denies bond for Warner Robins High shooting suspect, accused of bringing pellet gun to school before (13wmaz.com)
  • 461st Air Control Wing officially redesignated as 461st Wing at Robins Air Force Base (41nbc.com)
  • Houston County Schools to spend nearly $3 million on new safety measures (41nbc.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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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