Macon Hero Award Celebration

A group of eight people posing for a photo, with one man in the center holding an award plaque titled The 2025 Macon Hero: Swat Commander Jesse Thompson.

 On February 11th, 2026, at 10:00 AM, Kathy McArthur, Founder of McArthur Law Firm, addressed the Bibb County Sheriff’s Department, including Sheriff Davis, Commanders, Captains, Deputy Sheriffs, and Lieutenants, to present this award. The recipient, Jesse Thompson, is a SWAT Commander for Bibb County. The Macon Hero Award was created to honor unsung heroes who keep our community safe, highlighting the dedication of first responders and law enforcement officers whose work often goes unrecognized, though the effects are felt throughout our entire community.

The 2025 Macon hero: Commander Thompson was selected for his actions on December 21, 2024, during a barricaded‑suspect incident. After gas was deployed, the home filled with smoke and became engulfed in flames, blocking multiple entry attempts. He crawled into the burning structure, followed faint cries for help, located the trapped individual, carried him from the home, disarmed the knife he was holding, and ensured he received medical care.

Two photos of Kathy McArthur presenting the 2025 Macon Hero Award to SWAT Commander Jesse Thompson, with text detailing the award and his heroic actions. A group of people, including SWAT Commander Jesse Thompson holding an award, stand with Sheriff Davis and the McArthur Law Firm team in front of a banner naming Thompson the 2025 Macon Hero. Kathy McArthur, Jesse Thompson holding an award plaque, and Sheriff Davis standing together in an office.

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Attorney Katherine McArthur is quadruple board-certified in Civil Practice Advocacy, Civil Trial Law, and Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and Medical Malpractice by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys.
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