Daily
Macon
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bibb County Extension Master Gardener Rosann Kent will lead a seed-starting class Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Washington Memorial Library for local gardeners to learn proper planting techniques (call 4783105350 to register). The Macon Melody
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A report from The Macon Newsroom previews 2026 as studio crews plan to film DC’s Superman sequel at Terminal Station while local leaders propose composting, senior tax cuts, and new developments to boost growth. The plan also covers a change in legal ad publishing as The Telegraph marks 200 years. The Macon Newsroom
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Angelia Hoomes, a Macon resident, said her health insurance premium may reach $1,500 after enhanced ACA subsidies expired Wednesday — leaving many families to face tough choices about coverage and bills as experts advise contacting local enrollment navigators. 13WMAZ
- ➤ After enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expired Wednesday, Macon resident Angelia Hoomes said her premiums could jump to $1,500—raising concerns about costly coverage options for many locals. 13WMAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local water skiers marked New Year's Day with their annual water skiing show at a nearby lake as they welcomed 2026, celebrating a long-held tradition that brings the community together. 13WMAZ
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.
~ Seneca
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