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MACON, Ga. — The north river access point - used for canoe launches - at Amerson River Park will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, according to a press release from Macon-Bibb County. The ...
MACON, Ga. — With the Fourth of July weekend approaching, Macon-Bibb County has temporarily closed river access at Amerson River Park due to dangerously fast currents on the Ocmulgee River. A sign ...
MACON, Ga. — A father and two of his children are missing after swimming in Amerson River Park on Tuesday, according to Division Chief Michael Williamson with the Bibb County Fire Department.
MACON, Ga. — Less than 12 hours after Macon-Bibb County officials paused a search for three missing people at Amerson River Park, boats are back on the water and the search is back on. On Tuesday, ...
The annual Macon Witches Float invites paddlers in costume to the Ocmulgee River, raising funds and donations for Macon Periods Easier.
A park bench and trash can sit submerged near the boat ramp at Amerson River after the effects of Hurricane Helene on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Macon, Georgia. The park is closed until further notice ...
The north river access point - used for canoe launches - at Amerson River Park will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, according to a press release from Macon-Bibb County. The press release ...
MACON, Ga. — All three people who went missing at Amerson River Park have been found dead on Wednesday, according to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. Right now, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office said ...
Macon-Bibb County has announced closures at Amerson River Park and the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail after severe storms moved through the region. "People using the rest of Amerson River Park the next few ...
A Community Ambulance drives into Amerson River Park on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Macon, Georgia. The bodies of three victims were recovered Wednesday from the Ocmulgee River after they went under ...
A search helicopter flies over the Ocmulgee River in Amerson River Park on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Macon, Georgia. The bodies of two of three victims were recovered Wednesday morning from the ...
Residents urge Macon-Bibb leaders to restrict access at Amerson River Park. Three individuals drowned Tuesday; none wore life jackets in strong currents. Petition calls for permanent closure of ...