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Major shooting and the fallout: 9 wounded at Macon bar and restaurant

Stories by Macon Telegraph journalists, with AI summarization

The Midtown Daiquiri Bar and Grill in Macon recently lost its temporary alcohol license after a shooting left three dead and six injured at the venue. The bar, located on Log Cabin Drive, had a history of alcohol license issues, including previous suspensions and citations for selling to minors, according to investigators. Following the shooting, federal agencies such as the FBI and DEA joined the local investigation, but authorities have not yet announced any arrests or suspects.

The Macon-Bibb County Commission postponed discussion on allowing the bar to have a permanent alcohol license -- it was operating on a temporary license when the incident happened. But county officials revoked that temporary license. Neighbors reported frequent incidents at the venue and increased police presence, citing concerns such as late operating hours and prior disorders.

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NO. 1: 3 DEAD, 6 HOSPITALIZED AFTER SHOOTING AT BAR IN MACON. DEPUTIES INVESTIGATE

There were “multiple shell casings everywhere,” Coroner Leon Jones said. | Published May 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jesse Fraga

Midtown Daiquiri Bar & Grill in Macon has had repeated incidents of alcohol license issues. The bar was the site of a mass shooting that left three dead and six injured on Sunday, May 18. By Jesse Fraga/The Telegraph

NO. 2: WILL LOCAL BAR FACE CONSEQUENCES AFTER MASS SHOOTING IN MACON? WHAT WE KNOW

The bar lost its liquor license previously, was cited for selling alcohol without a license, and had recently received a temporary license before Sunday’s shooting happened. | Published May 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jesse Fraga

A 25-year-old man was struck by gunfire after being shot in Macon Saturday morning, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says.

NO. 3: SOME VICTIMS OF MACON BAR SHOOTING IN STABLE CONDITION. FBI, DEA, MORE AID INVESTIGATION

The FBI, the DEA and the ATF are helping the local sheriff’s office, officials said Monday. | Published May 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jeremy Chisenhall Jesse Fraga

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller announced that there would be no discussion of an alcohol license for Midtown Daiquiri Bar & Grill during a commission meeting Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at City Hall, 700 Poplar Street.

NO. 4: ALCOHOL LICENSE REMOVED FROM MACON BAR AFTER 3 KILLED IN SHOOTING, OFFICIALS SAY

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller did not allow discussion on the license during a commission meeting. | Published May 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jesse Fraga

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