Macon, GA news on Monday, October 19, 2026

In Macon, GA on Monday, October 19, 2026: Downtown shooting overnight; Halloween festival this weekend. Also: A 21-year-old was hospitalized after a shooting in downtown Macon overnight; Longtime Macon musician and producer Joey Stuckey has died at age 53.

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A 21-year-old was hospitalized after a shooting in downtown Macon overnight.WMAZ · Oct 18, 5:53 PM

News & local government

Mercer University team fitted prosthetic for Buddhist monk; community peace walk planned.Mercer University · Oct 13, 6:00 AM

Culture & arts

Longtime Macon musician and producer Joey Stuckey has died at age 53.13WMAZ · Oct 17, 10:00 PM

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