Good morning, Macon.

One year after his passing, Plains remains a hub of remembrance as visitors pay respects at Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s gravesite (shop owner Phil Kurland says the town’s national park status draws both local and international guests).

His quiet legacy continues to shape the community.

The Baldwin County Fire Department contained a three-acre brush fire Tuesday night along Parham Drive in Baldwin County while assisted by the Georgia Forestry Commission amid dry windy conditions—no injuries or property damage occurred as officials investigated the cause and urged residents to stop outdoor burning until rain brings relief.

Local family physician Dr. Nisarg Patel at Piedmont Primary Care in Macon recommends residents start the new year by cutting calories in the kitchen, adding walking or gym workouts, and choosing healthy snacks for late-night cravings — he also advises consulting a doctor before trying diet pills.

Jake's Fireworks saw its busiest day on Wednesday, Dec.

31 as local residents shopped for New Year's Eve fireworks — manager Jesse Pittman highlighted the Guerrilla Warfare 500-gram while safety educator Christina Bramlett advised on using paved surfaces and water for a safe celebration.

Charles Adkins, a longtime referee from Middle Georgia, has officiated basketball, football, and volleyball games for 60 years and still plans to call volleyball matches to support young athletes — his career spanning several decades of unforgettable moments on the field.

The 82-year-old will continue working for a few more years.

Stratford's Eagles won 88-37 over Crisp Academy Tuesday afternoon at the Tattnall Christmas Basketball Tournament — overcoming a slow start with six straight trips that lifted them to a 6-4 record while Crisp fell to 3-9.

Blair Crimmins Live Performance

9:00 – 10:30 PM — Grant's Lounge — Check local listings for entry cost — Experience a night of music in a historic venue known for launching Southern rock legends.

Grand Opening - The Winemaking Studio

3-7 p.m. — The Winemaking Studio — Free entry — Celebrate the art of winemaking with wine, food, and fellow enthusiasts at this exciting grand opening event.

Public Ice Skating Session

2-3:30 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — Check website for pricing — Enjoy a fun public ice skating session in a community-friendly environment.

Monaleo Live Performance

9:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. — Macon Arts Center, LLC — Paid entry — Experience an exciting evening of live rap music with Monaleo at the Macon Arts Center.

Eddie 9V Live Concert

9-11 p.m. — Grant's Lounge — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy a soulful mix of swamp soul, outlaw rock and roll, R&B, and country from this Austin-based band.