If you’re from Macon or the surrounding area and have anything to do with the Downtown music scene then you’re probably already acquainted with Back City Woods. The alternative/Americana band played their first show together in April of 2010 as part of the College Hill Soapbox Derby from the front porch of friend Dan Zook’s house to a very eager and sunburnt audience. After their successful introduction to the city, they got set in with Macon Noise’s Clark Bush to record a 3 song demo to send to clubs and began playing a slew of shows around Macon and the Middle Georgia area. The band built up a strong reputation with fans for an energetic and entertaining live show with their performances at The Hummingbird Stage and Taproom and The Rookery.

A judge says a new proposal could release low risk criminals in Bibb County without them posting bond.

Assistant Chief Magistrate Judge William Shurling explained the details of the program to county commissioners last week.

On a typical day, the Bibb County Jail houses more than 900 inmates. About 150 of those face misdemeanor charges, and a new proposal could get them out of jail without paying cash.

Shurling says, "A recognizance bond is where someone is released without an actual amount of cash being put up. You can still place serious conditions of no contact and a number of other conditions to protect the victim."

He and the Macon-Bibb County Criminal Justice System Coordinating Council are working to solve two main problems.

Shurling says, "The objective is to try to reduce the jail population and also to make sure that low level offenders could be let out of the jail."

Yesterday was the most relaxing, yet sweltering day I've experienced in quite sometime. I headed out to Washington Park yesterday to enjoy Second Sunday Brunch with friends. This is our once a month ritual now, because its an easy way for us all to get together and its FREE!