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Macon warming centers open this weekend as temperatures drop near freezing
By Jared Lawson
'The 500-year flood' | After flooding trapped residents, Perry expands efforts to protect homes
Jared Lawson
Jared Lawson
Reporter · Macon, GA
Jared Lawson, a graduate of the University of Alabama, has over five years of experience in community reporting, previously working for a neighborhood news site in Birmingham. He is dedicated to uncovering stories that connect and uplift the residents of Macon.
More from Jared →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:19 PM · 1 min read
Perry is expanding two ponds and improving drainage to protect area homes after flooding trapped local residents. The $4.5 million project's next phase ends in 2027.
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Friday, November 13, 2026
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